Women in Media, Pt. 3: Objects without privacy

By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 This article is the third in a three-part installment by Schubach on women’s role in media and pop culture. In recent months some of the most famous women in Hollywood have had their most private possession leaked to the world: their naked body. Online trolls leaked hundreds of photos of famous women on the image-sharing … Continue reading Women in Media, Pt. 3: Objects without privacy

Women in Media, Pt. 2: Video games and violence

By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 22, 2014 This article is the second in a three-part installment by Schubach on women’s role in media and pop culture. In the span of one week, two leading women in the gaming world have received threats of rape and death. Video game developer Brianna Wu was forced from her home when her address was posted to … Continue reading Women in Media, Pt. 2: Video games and violence

Women in Media, Pt. 1: It’s not about the bass

By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 1, 2014 This article is the first in a three-part installment by Schubach on women’s role in media and pop culture. For decades the media industry has created a warped view of female beauty. From stick-thin models to constant plus size body shaming, the media industry has become a one-dimensional drawing, with a very limited pallet. … Continue reading Women in Media, Pt. 1: It’s not about the bass