By Lorna Oppedisano Within the professional world, many women are faced with the challenges of working in a male-dominated field. Groups and individuals are taking steps to facilitate balance and equity, along with the open communication needed to turn those...
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New bookstore strives to be part of downtown revitalization
By Alyssa Dearborn When you walk into Parthenon Books, you are greeted by shelves of books, a comfy cafe, and a giant mural of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, one of three murals in the store hand...
At the Crossroads of Aging
Part Two: Embracing Aging By Nicole Christina You can find Nicole’s first piece on At the Crossroads of Aging in our August 2017 issue. There’s an exciting new cultural trend you may have noticed — older women are speaking up...
How to Support the Women in Your Life
Where are the Men? By Chris Allen The old saying goes: “Behind every great man is a great woman.” Well, what about every great woman? Is there a man supporting her success — practically and emotionally? Could men’s support of...
Escaping the Diet Culture
Dropping Thin Aspirations By Holly Lowery Have you ever wondered when your desire to lose weight began? It might be easy to blame parents or mentors for their role in “unhealthy” habits, but culture’s drive to be thin started before...