The Modern History of Mental Health Services for Students at Purdue University
by Faith Zettler Censoring Mental Health Issues? Image from a 1981 Exponent article referencing services provided by Purdue Counseling and Guidance Center (7) My main focus going into this research was on mental health services and their history at Purdue through the perspective of a feminist lens. I originally believed that there would be more concern for the “psychological safety” of women, and that more females would be interviewed around… Read More
The Modern-Day Woman in ROTC
by Stephen Goula Picture of the Armory and Freedom Square in December of 2019. “Career opportunities are limited for women because they are prohibited from serving aboard Navy vessels”. (1) This quote is from Catherine Leahey, a writer for Boilerman. In her article she attempts to find the answer why women are restricted from serving in combat roles within the military. She argues the lack of a valid reason but… Read More
Sorority Life on Campus 1960-2000
by Anna Brown “Overall our sorority house felt like a home, with really nice and kind girls. I lived in a home with a lot of friends, I was not best friends with all of them, but I always felt welcome there.”(1) Sorority living was and is designed for women to come together and encourage each other in their academic and life pursuits. This was especially true on campuses where… Read More