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Does a crown really mean happily ever after? (Photo Credit: Nathan Mcgregor / Unsplash)

Movies Like ‘Damsel’ Change the Meaning of the Word “Princess”

Olive Forman-Sarno, Staff Reporter
July 6, 2024
Here are Peter Rabbit and his family, created by Beatrix Potter and the subjects of many of her little books. (Image Credit: M.L.Wits, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

The Science of Imagination: A Review of ‘Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature’ at the Morgan Library

Frances Auth, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2024
Here is the title page from the first American edition of Alcott's 'Little Women.' (Photo Credit: AC85.Aℓ194L.1869, Houghton Library, Harvard University, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Alcott’s ‘Little Women’ and Its Relevance Today

Nicole J. Zhou, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2024
Here are Gennady Shikariov and Tatyana Mamonova during a wonderful trip in Europe. Devoted to sharing their art and activism with the world, the couple loves nothing more than an exciting trip to one of Europe’s many great cities. “We feel now like the world belongs to us,” Gennady said. “We’re international people.” (Photo provided by Gennady Shikariov; used with permission)

The Many Faces of Gennady Shikariov and Tatyana Mamonova: Artists, Feminists, and Refugees

Abigael Sidi, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2024
While it may not be obvious to those around you, feelings of fraudulence or inadequacy envelop and overtake millions of people across the globe, no matter how much it may seem out of line with their accomplishments. (Image Credit: IsabellaMont, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Fraudulence Unveiled: A Dive into the Influence of Imposter Syndrome on Women

Claire Elkin, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
Then Mayor Dianne Feinstein speaks at a rally in San Francisco's Chinatown in the late 1970s. This appearance underscored her efforts to foster a sense of unity and inclusivity within the city. (Photo Credit: Nancy Wong, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Remembering Dianne Feinstein: A Political Trailblazer or Polarizing Figure?

Pritika Patel, Staff Reporter
February 17, 2024
When asked whether her view of Spanish has changed from a child to an adult, Ms. Lozano said, “ In the past, I used to take my language for granted. Now, I am teaching the language so I research more because if [my students] ask me a question about the origins of something, I need to educate myself further. Back then, I was a lot more carefree. Now, I am more rational.”

An Imprint of Kindness: A Profile of Señora Lozano, a Bronx Science Spanish Language Teacher

Sirajum Munira, Staff Reporter
July 19, 2023
Black feminism encourages women to chant with megaphones and lead crowds instead of marching behind or on the adjoining street.

The Importance of Black Feminism

Grace Djabre, Staff Reporter
June 6, 2023
Representative Bella Abzug (D-NY) proudly looks over President Gerald R. Ford’s shoulder as he signs the Proclamation on Women’s Equality Day, along with fellow Representatives Yvonne Brathwait Burke (D-CA), Barbara Jordan (D-TX), Elizabeth Holtzman (D-NY), Marjorie S. Holt (R-MD), Leonor K. Sullivan (D-MO), Cardiss Collins (D-IL), Corinne C. Boggs (D-LA), Margaret M. Heckler (R-MA), and Shirley Chisholm (D-NY).

“This Woman’s Place is in the House — The House of Representatives”: A Profile on Bella Abzug, From “Battling Bella” to America’s Sweetheart

Pritika Patel, Staff Reporter
June 6, 2023
Workers in a twentieth- century factory produce garments.

Women As the Force Behind Capitalism

Orli Strickman, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2023
Here is Sophia Amoruso, founder of the Nasty Gal clothing line, during 2014, the year in which her memoir was published.

The Downfall of the Girlboss

Faizunnesa Mahzabin, Staff Reporter
December 31, 2022
Here is a photo of the lead singer Allison Wolfe of Bratmobile performing live. Members of Riot Grrrl bands often wore very feminine attire to show that femininity does not equal weakness.

Riot Grrrl: An Underground Movement With An Aboveground Influence

Monica Reilly, Staff Reporter
July 25, 2022
Jane Austen is most known for her six published and finished novels, all made into various spin-offs and adaptations for generations to love.

Jane Austen: Universally Acknowledged

Maliha Chowdhury, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2022
“Labels tend to reflect the novels/stories that the public responds to and what a writer can sell (they need to make a living, after all), despite a writer's broad output. Jackson is not the only one who has been categorized based on mass appeal, but a deeper reading of an author's entire output often reveals more variety than a writer's reputation would indicate,” Mr. Licardo said.

Estranged Estates and Fallible Females: How Shirley Jackson’s ‘We Have Always Lived in the Castle’ Redefined Feminist Literature

Camila Kulahlioglu, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2022
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts work together but with separate organizations.

The Scout Wars: The Persisting Conflict Between Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts

Monica Reilly, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2022
Here is Alison Bechdel, in a photograph at the Boston Book Festival in 2011, where she spoke on a panel about graphic novels. Her first graphic novel, 'Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic,' spent two weeks on 'The New York Times' bestseller list.

“One, Two, Three, Bechdel!”

Lily Zufall, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2022
Madeline Miller’s 'The Song of Achilles' is featured in Bronx Science’s library. Students are free to check out the book and enjoy it for themselves.

A World of New Retellings: A Review of the Oeuvre of the Writer Madeline Miller

Pritika Patel, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2022
Our historically all-girls robotics team, the FeMaidens, is building more than just a robot – they are building their futures.

The Future of Women: Breaking Barriers

Miao Ting Zhen, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2022
Shahana Hanif, an inspiration for young Muslim women, has made history by defying racial and religious prejudice that is present in society. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Hanif plans to improve the quality of life for New York City residents in all aspects, including education, transportation, and business.

Shahana Hanif: An Inspiration for Muslim Women in New York City

Maliha Chowdhury, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2022
Malala Yousafzai got married on November 9th, 2021 to Asser Malik, a general manager of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s High Performance Center. Just a few months prior in July, Malala had said, “I still don’t understand why people have to get married. If you want to have a person in your life, why do you have to sign marriage papers, why can’t it just be a partnership?” Malala overcame overwhelming difficulties, such as advocating for widespread education in a hostile environment and being shot by the Taliban as a result, but her marriage is a testament to her conquering those tribulations.

Malala’s Extraordinary Journey: From Targeted Activist to Happily-Married Spouse

Shahabir Sami, Staff Reporter
January 20, 2022
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