By Megan Sheehan Photos by Michael DiGiglio/MDG Images When you mention “Roller Derby” in casual conversation, the typical response always seems to be a strong one. Descriptions run along the line of brutal, teeth gritting, pain, and general chaotic ass...
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SELF-CARE Ophelia’s Place carries a message of self-empowerment
By Nichole A. Cavallaro When I think of empowerment, I think of the sparkle or magic each of us is born with, and whether or not that magic was harvested into a brilliant, healthy autonomy that we carry throughout...
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WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH: Pelvic Pain, Painful Periods, and Infertility: All About Endometriosis
By Lisa Sousou What is endometriosis? March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month. Some 176 million women around the world, 5 million in the United States alone, are afflicted with this commonly painful, sometimes debilitating condition. Caused by tissue similar...
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KINDNESS COUNTS Leading with her heart: My Mama
By Farah Jadran Mi Mamá es la mayor influencia para mi. My Mama is my biggest influence. Her name is Jeanie, but she is Mama to me. She stands at 4 foot 10 inches, but that is deceiving....
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SYRACUSE EATS: Syracuse CoKitchen: Creating community through cooking.
By Sarah Tietje-Mietz Photos by Steven J. Pallone Coworking spaces like WeWork, Impact Hub and, locally, Syracuse CoWorks, provide professional environments for those not working out of traditional offices. Members have access to the benefits of standard offices, like...
