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Thanks for typing: A dissertation to the mansplainers

Thanks for typing: A dissertation to the mansplainers

by Jess Scully | Apr 18, 2017 | Featured, Gender, Residents

To the mansplainers among you, I address these words. They’re a bit forward, but I’m giving back only a fraction of what I’ve received. Thank you for not typing in response.

Dude where’s my cred? How Ashton Kutcher > Robert DeNiro

Dude where’s my cred? How Ashton Kutcher > Robert DeNiro

by Jess Scully | Feb 20, 2017 | Featured, My take on.., Residents

As the Hollywood aphorism goes, you’re only as good as your last thing. And since Ashton Kutcher has done the world some good, I believe we should remember him over Robert DeNiro.

Everyday sexism: A sign o’ the times

Everyday sexism: A sign o’ the times

by Jess Scully | Nov 29, 2016 | Equality, Featured, Residents

The instances of everyday sexism seem to have grown since the election of “you know who”, but his views have just magnified an existing issue.

Amy Schumer: Perhaps those who walked out were right

Amy Schumer: Perhaps those who walked out were right

by Jess Scully | Oct 21, 2016 | Featured, My take on.., Residents

The Big Smoke may be in the minority with our love of Amy Schumer’s biting comedic stylings. After 200 people walked out on her this week, Jess Scully asks, were they wrong to?

Farewell, green prince: Pepe the latest victim of 2016

Farewell, green prince: Pepe the latest victim of 2016

by Jess Scully | Oct 6, 2016 | Entertainment, Featured, Society

2016 has brutally claimed many a victim, none more so than Pepe the meme frog. Goodnight, my sweet prince.

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