WOMEN

Mar 24 2026SPORTS

Building a Winning Culture at Florida

Tammi Reiss stepped onto the campus stage and first thanked a wide circle of mentors, from university leaders to her elementary teacher. Her gratitude highlighted that she believes strong relationships are the key to success on and off the court. The athletic director praised her as a proven winn

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Mar 24 2026OPINION

What some men say to women that makes them uncomfortable

A recent online discussion showed how some men talk to women in ways that are shocking. A social media user asked women to share the most disturbing things men have said to them. Many answers were about comments that crossed boundaries or showed a lack of respect. The thread quickly became popular,

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Mar 23 2026HEALTH

Women find strength in sharing mental health struggles together

More than a third of female college students today face anxiety, research shows. At the University of Florida, one student noticed something missing. While therapy helped her, she wanted something more personal—a space where women could talk openly without scheduling conflicts or mixed groups. So i

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Mar 22 2026HEALTH

Women Finding Strength: Why Lifting Is the Next Big Move

Many college students notice a gym filled with men and feel shy about using the free‑weight area. One student’s experience shows that feeling alone can push a woman to skip resistance training entirely. Yet research says weight work is essential for everyone, especially women. Health experts advise

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Mar 20 2026HEALTH

Blood Pressure Risks Rise Fast in Young Women

The number of young women dying from high blood pressure has more than quadrupled over the last twenty years, a new study shows. In 2023, nearly five women out of every hundred thousand in the 25‑to‑44 age group lost their lives to heart disease caused by high blood pressure, compared with just one

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Mar 20 2026SPORTS

WNBA Deal Sets New Pay Bar for Women’s Sports

After a year and a half of talks, the WNBA reached a new agreement that will pay its players higher than any other U. S. women’s professional league. This comes after the U. S. women’s soccer team won a $24‑million settlement and the birth of a new professional women’s hockey league, showing a growi

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

When policies clash with basic safety

A recent legal battle over who gets to use a women-only spa in Washington State has sparked heated debates about safety, privacy, and how far anti-discrimination laws should go. At the center of the dispute is Olympus Spa, a traditional Korean bathhouse that welcomes female customers—including teena

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

A New Senate Hope: Illinois Votes for a Black Woman with Big Support

Illinois voters have chosen a new face for the Senate, electing a Black woman who has long worked under Governor JB Pritzker. The win shows how powerful state politics can be when a governor’s backing is combined with substantial outside money. The campaign began when the incumbent senator, Richard 

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Mar 18 2026SPORTS

UConn Heads to 13th Title, Others Chase the Dream

The University of Connecticut is the clear leader heading into the women’s college basketball tournament. Their odds to win are the lowest in a long time, showing that many believe they will add another national championship. The coach’s team has been strong all season, and the betting line refle

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Heart Health After a First Heart Attack in Older Women

Older women who have their first heart attack face a serious risk of death. Researchers looked at post‑menopausal women who were part of a large health study to see how many survived and what factors influenced their chances. The study followed these women over time, recording when they had a hear

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