When I first started writing this, I planned on exploring common stereotypes associated with women's tackle and lingerie football. I thought I'd find overwhelming support that female tackle players are commonly stereotyped as lesbians, and Legends Football League (LFL) (formerly... Continue Reading →
The idea for MillyMaker started during my sophomore year at Lynchburg College in one of my Honors' classes. I cannot recall the exact name of the class, but it was something to the extent of Sports in American Society or... Continue Reading →
Under Armour launched its ad campaign I Will What I Want this summer. The campaign is supposed to empower athletic women and athletes to will what they want despite criticism, and setbacks along the road to living their dreams and... Continue Reading →
An Interview with two-time U.S. Olympic Water Polo Player Jessica Steffens Two-time US Olympic Water Polo Player, Jessica Steffens shares a piece of her story as an Olympic athlete. Steffens speaks eloquently about what it is to be an athlete,... Continue Reading →
All great stories, all great women, so what? Over the past three weeks, three athletes have shared their stories with you about what it means to be a female athlete (if you didn't get the chance to read them check... Continue Reading →
This is Interview No. 3 of 3. If you missed the first two posts in the series, look under RECENT POSTS and click on "Blurred Lines: What it is and what it means to be a Female Athlete: Post 1... Continue Reading →
This is Interview No. 2 in a series of 3. If you missed last weeks, click on "Blurred Lines: What it is and what it means to be a Female Athlete: Post 1 of 3 featuring Amy Huling" in RECENT... Continue Reading →
Over the next three weeks, I will be featuring interviews with three former-collegiate athletes. All played competitively at the Division I or Division III levels in their respective sport(s). All three athletes continue to stay involved in their sport today.... Continue Reading →
Getting ready for the gym, I turn off my straightener, check the mirror one more time to make sure my makeup is not a hair out-of-place, and touch up the shiny lip gloss that I've just applied and I’m out... Continue Reading →
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