In keeping with the theme of having a Lifestyle page that is about, hopefully, helping its readership lead good human lives, March 31st marked Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). Though this article is two weeks overdue, I think that the passage of such a day gives the Jewell community an…
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On Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). This year’s observation of SAAM marks the 20th anniversary of a movement to “raise awareness sexual violence around the world and to educate communities on how to prevent it.” First, let us define the specific kind of sexual violence that SAAM is focused…
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Winter Break Reflections
When I began to think about what I did over winter break, I couldn’t quite remember. It just seemed to meld together with the never-ending COVID-19 time vortex. For many of us, COVID-19 fatigue grew this semester as we had to attend school with little of the social benefits, since…
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Mating sites and the rise of platonic co-parenting
Finding love on the Internet is a common occurrence today where there are dating apps that cater to all demographics, interests and preferences. Lately, “mating sites,” such as Modaily and CoParents, which match individuals who are seeking a partner to co-parent with, have gained popularity. Sites estimate that they have…
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The rise of subscription services
Like most people these days I have tried my fair share of subscription services, from Netflix to Ipsy to Blue Apron to Stitch Fix. Forbes writes that the main demographic for those buying subscription boxes in 2017 were those who have a college degree, were politically liberal, female, have a…
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Swiping left on dating apps
In today’s modern era of dating, using online applications tend to be par for the course. Many people have used services such as Tinder or Bumble. There are also very niche apps like Christian Mingle and Farmers Only. In short, there are dating apps for all types of people. Even…
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OCD isn’t about organizing, and you probably don’t have it
Lots of people feel bothered when they see something misaligned or disorganized, but society has wrongly colloquialized the term Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – OCD – distorting the reality of a serious mental health issue to talk about normal behavior. When portrayed in the media, people with OCD appear at the…
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“Bachelor” franchise chooses yet another white lead
When people think of “The Bachelor” on ABC, they think of pretty dresses, sobbing women, petty drama, more sobbing women and fake heterosexual romance. One thing that isn’t included on this list is diversity – but that shouldn’t be a surprise. “The Bachelor” is a show ripe for comedic pickings.…
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Review: Queer Eye highlights diversity within Kansas City
If you haven’t seen “Queer Eye” on Netflix, you’re truly missing out on a part of what might actually be some of the greatest reality television in history. The third season of “Queer Eye” took place right here in Kansas City, and the Fab Five truly served us all the…
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