“Attending college allows one to develop critical thinking skills and make more informed life decisions, and those decisions compound inside a family,” writes Grace Rutherford PO ‘28. “A woman’s choice to pursue motherhood on her own terms should be recognized as a legitimate expression of empowerment, not a retreat from it.”
Author: Grace Rutherford
OPINION: Gun rights are women’s rights
“Ultimately, guns provide women with a practical and immediate means of self-defense against physically stronger male attackers,” Grace Rutherford PO ’28 writes. “The defensive use of firearms can deter crime, interrupt attacks and reduce the likelihood of victimization.”
OPINION: Ozempic (and the death of body positivity) is screwing amputees
“GLP-1s are killing body positivity — but not in the way you think,” Grace Rutherford PO ’28 writes. “While these medications can offer real health benefits, they are flooding and redirecting every conversation away from body acceptance to body improvement. People are now putting mental health aside in exchange for fitting into an ideal.”
OPINION: The 5Cs support abortion but not pregnancy — what about choice?
“There is no centralized pregnancy resource page outlining Title IX rights, no clear guidance for students who choose to continue a pregnancy.” Grace Rutherford PO ‘28 writes. “Choice requires more than options in name. It requires a generous distribution of resources and support so an individual can make a fully informed choice.”