News & Press

8/28/12 8/28/12

Lilly's Blog: Advice to Incoming First Year College Students

Former teen blogger Lilly is back with advice for new college students on how to make the most of their experience.

8/9/12 8/9/12

Lilly's Blog: The Trouble with Constant Apologizing

Concerned by a friend's penchant for penance, Lilly examines the culture of habitual apologies.

7/26/12 7/26/12

Lilly's Blog: An Open Letter to Adults About Teen Sexting, Sneakiness and Apathy

In which Lilly attempts to put a few adult worries to rest, "MythBusters" style.

7/12/12 7/12/12

Lilly's Blog: Q & A with Award Winning Author, Blogger, Activist & Shero Courtney Martin

In this dynamic interview, Lilly dishes with Courtney Martin on girls' perfectionism, social media, and banishing Renee Zellweger to a desert island.

6/27/12 6/27/12

Lilly's Blog: Stop Preparing Women to Be Victims & Start Holding Men Responsible for Violence

It is easier for us to talk about young women as victims than it is for us discuss the possibility of young men becoming perpetrators or witnesses of violence.

6/14/12 6/14/12

Lilly's First Rant: What I Wear Is None of Your Business

Lilly sounds off about a customer at her workplace who questions her clothing. Can girls be expected to celebrate their bodies when they are shamed for their sexuality?

5/31/12 5/31/12

Lilly's Blog: Ten Commandments for a Teenage Feminist

So you've decided to become a feminist? Awesome! Welcome to the club!

4/30/12 4/30/12

Fiona's Last Blog: Four Drafts

In her final blog, guest blogger and high school senior Fiona Lowenstein reflects on the process of blogging and the readers who have helped her grow over the past two years.

4/16/12 4/16/12

Fiona's Blog: How Blogging Has Been My Confidant

Guest blogger and high school senior Fiona Lowenstein reflects on how blogging can be an outlet for any high school girl.

4/2/12 4/2/12

Fiona's Blog: How to Handle College March Madness

Guest blogger and high school senior Fiona Lowenstein lays out three steps to avoid college decision stress.

3/26/12 3/26/12

Fiona's Blog: An Open Letter to Street Harassers Everywhere

Guest blogger and high school senior Fiona Lowenstein drafts an open letter to leering men everywhere in honor of Anti-Street Harassment Week.

3/19/12 3/19/12

Fiona's Blog: Why I’m Glad We Don’t Have a Woman President

Guest blogger and high school senior Fiona Lowenstein argues why it's a good thing a man is currently in the White House.

3/12/12 3/12/12

Fiona's Blog: To Educate a Girl

Guest blogger and high school senior Fiona Lowenstein examines what it takes to educate a girl after watching a moving documentary film.

3/5/12 3/5/12

Fiona's Blog: Do's and Don'ts of Politics

Guest blogger and high school senior Fiona Lowenstein offers both pointers and praise to politicians.

2/21/12 2/21/12

Fiona's Blog: How Far We Haven't Come

Guest blogger and high school senior Fiona Lowenstein explores the parallels between the 1970 Nelson pill hearings and the current contraceptive hearings.

2/14/12 2/14/12

Fiona's Blog: When Women Are in the Driver's Seat

Guest blogger and high school senior explores the history of women drivers after signing up for driver's ed.

2/7/12 2/7/12

Fiona's Blog: Five Ways to Beat Senioritis

With senioritis all around, second semester senior Fiona weighs in with some tips for making the most of your spring!

1/30/12 1/30/12

Fiona's Blog: Can the Perfectionist Girl Really Have it All?

Guest blogger and high school senior Fiona Lowenstein asks can girls finally have it all, or could our perfectionist tendencies be getting in the way?