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Julia Jester

Julia Jester

Former Community Manager

Latest articles by Julia Jester

Gender
You wish your yearbook quote was as cool as this feminist teen’sYou wish your yearbook quote was as cool as this feminist teen’s
Gender

A high school yearbook quotation is the perfect opportunity for graduates to smash the patriarchy and combat homophobia in one fell swoop.

By Julia Jester
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The 7 best Fox News bloopers from last night (plus a bonus from MSNBC)The 7 best Fox News bloopers from last night (plus a bonus from MSNBC)
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Last night’s election results may not have been entertaining, but broadcast election coverage certainly was (at least sometimes).

By Julia Jester
Technology
Celebrities respond to stolen photosCelebrities respond to stolen photos
Technology

Some have responded with anger or sarcasm. Some have said the photos are fake. Others have remained silent. All of their reactions are valid.

By Kelsey McKinney and Julia Jester
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The best of Robin Williams’ Reddit AMAThe best of Robin Williams’ Reddit AMA
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Robin Williams’ Reddit AMA from September 2013 is humorous, touching, and everything Williams was.

By Julia Jester
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Top spots for women are all about perceptionTop spots for women are all about perception
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American women have been making strides in the workplace and are more ambitious than ever.

By Julia Jester
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1993 Nintendo character manual secrets, revealed1993 Nintendo character manual secrets, revealed
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Next time you call dibs on a character in Mario Kart, good luck calling out “T. Yoshisaur Munchakoopas.”

By Julia Jester
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Stephen Colbert reads from a pro-gun kids’ bookStephen Colbert reads from a pro-gun kids’ book
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Colbert reads from the new children’s book that tells the “heartwarming” tale of 13-year-old Brenna Strong and her gun-toting mom and dad.

By Julia Jester
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Keith Olbermann is fed up with sexism in sportsKeith Olbermann is fed up with sexism in sports
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The NFL’s weak suspension of Ray Rice is the last straw for Keith Olbermann. In a strong takedown, Olbermann scolds the NFL while berating the entire sports industry for its continued sexism.

By Julia Jester
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MH17: Who to follow on Twitter for the latestMH17: Who to follow on Twitter for the latest
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These 23 Twitter accounts are great for following the unfolding story, getting the facts, learning what matters, and experiencing a personal perspective from those at the scene.

By Julia Jester
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The MH17 crash, in photosThe MH17 crash, in photos
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Twitter exploded on Tuesday afternoon with photos and videos from professionals and amateurs after MH17 went down over Ukraine.

By Julia Jester