A look into the development of male hormonal contraception Condoms, and vasectomies and abstinence! Oh, my! By and large these have been the only three…
Gender, culture and the plague of collegiate sexual harassment Statistically speaking, you’ve probably been there. The unwanted ass-grab, an inappropriate touch, “Hey baby, can I…
Reusable menstruation products gaining popularity That time of the month. The red river. Aunt Flo. Waving the red flag. Surfing the crimson tide. Shark week.…
Less religion does not necessarily mean less faith Junior Jeremy Li, a native of southern China, remembers his mother would go to late-night meetings with…
The shift from traditional religions to atheism on college campuses Ithaca College juniors Chad Conners and Jared Amory are not only roommates, but fellow atheists.…
A first hand exploration of meditation practices College life is stressful. I sleep enough, relax enough, move around enough; eat enough. Stress still manages to…
Intimacy sans relationship may be taking precedence in the chaotic lives of some singles, but this type of sexual encounter carries a stigma for many. Arguments against hook-up culture are often residual beliefs coming from religion or traditional values about marriage and monogamy.
According to the Asexuality Visibility and Education Network (AVEN), the premier group about asexuality, “An asexual is someone who does not experience sexual attraction. Unlike celibacy, which people choose, asexuality is an intrinsic part of who we are.” According to a 2004 study, one out of 100 adults are asexual. 
Sara Pines joined the Ithaca Catholic Worker (ICW) because the organization has the same beliefs that she does. “In other words, everything having to do with peace and justice and equality,” she said. “And for one person to do it is not as effective as joining with a group, and that’s why I joined the Catholic Worker.”