When I was nine, the need to grow up came barrelling at me like an oncoming train, with me tied to the tracks. I had been bullied at school since age seven and it was only getting worse. My family…
Way back when Voyager was airing, I was a cute little adolescent with a cute little website dedicated to the series. I posted the usual fare, screencaps and photo edits, my fanfiction, and my terribly earnest thoughts about my favorite…
Star Trek has been impacting the lives of fans for over 50 years now as a symbol of exploration, society, technology and more. When we discuss the lack of diversity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, “representation” and…
I teach two sections of a developmental English course at a public community college in New York City. When students fail their reading and writing college entrance exams, they come to me. My class differs from traditional remedial courses in…
While Captain Janeway is usually considered to be the first female captain in Star Trek, I would argue that there was one who preceded her: Jeri Taylor. Although we never saw Jeri onscreen, her influence behind the scenes was more…
How much are women in Star Trek able to make choices and act freely when it comes to sex? Our crew discusses this question and considers Trek’s best and worst portrayals of women’s sexuality. Content Note: Includes discussion of mature themes. Download…