Category: Jordan Upshaw
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New Erotica for Feminists
Written by Jordan Upshaw Almost two years ago, Chivomengro introduced you to The Belladonna, where four kick-ass, accomplished women editors—Caitlin Kunkel, Brooke Preston, Fiona Taylor, and Carrie Wittmer—bring you comedy and satire by women and other marginalized genders, for everyone. The Belladonnas have come a long way since our last…
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A Review of Traumatizing Christian Dating Books
Written by Jordan Upshaw Illustrated by Grace Monahan “…You have the power to save yourself [from depression] by walking away [from sex] now. Trust God to fill that empty hole you might fear will be left. He is ready and waiting.” —Hayley DiMarco, Technical Virgin: How Far is Too Far?…
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This is Spinal Tap
Written by Jordan Upshaw Between your brain and your skull there’s a membrane called the meninges. It’s there to protect your brain, spinal cord, nervous system—basically, it makes sure your entire body can function and you stay alive. Meningitis is when your meninges gets infected and tries to kill you…
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Midlife Crisis Mistress
Written by Jordan Upshaw Names have been changed to protect anonymity. When John was 16 he was expelled from boarding school. He was sent home while the administration decided whether or not to allow him to return. Depressed and facing an uncertain future, John’s mother decided to send him to…
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Read This Trash
Written by Jordan Upshaw Still salty that Chiv doesn’t accept fiction or poetry? Desperately trying to diversify that portfolio before graduation? Wanna hold a printed copy of your art in your cold, cold hands? Just really like zines? Then Trash is for you. You’ve probably seen it around campus—the Riot…
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Don’t Forget About These Bastards
This article contains depictions of sexual and physical assault and may be triggering to some readers. Since the fall of Harvey Weinstein, a reckoning has begun. Hundreds of women and some men (KEVIN SPACEY) have come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against a litany of powerful men. And people are…
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#FuckBetsy
Last month, Betsy “What Are Student Loans” DeVos decided to take a quick break from defunding public schools and discriminating against LGBTQ+ kids in order to fuck over survivors of sexual assault. In 2011, when we had a competent president, the Office for Civil Rights released the “Dear Colleague” letter.…
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Patriotic Witchcraft
Before President Obama witnessed us burn this country to the ground and then peaced the fuck out, he told us all to get involved in politics and make a difference. Starting in February, the witch community did just that—they organized a national monthly spell-casting event to bind Donald Trump and…
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Does Champlain Protect Survivors of Sexual Assault?
Names have been changed to protect anonymity. Chivomengro does not publish the names of survivors of sexual violence. This article contains depictions of sexual and physical assault and may be triggering to some readers. “Are you awake?” That’s what Emily’s assailant said while in the process of sexually assaulting…
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Satire is a Woman’s Weapon
News flash: women aren’t funny—they’re hilarious. This may come as a shock to some people, so we wanted to highlight a new kick-ass, women-led satire publication. Meet The Belladonna. Helmed by four female editors—Caitlin Kunkel, Brooke Preston, Fiona Taylor, and Carrie Wittmer—The Belladonna accepts submissions from cis and non-cis women,…
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