Latest Stories

Most recently published stories in Viva.

Learning the Words
It’s like when you’re little, and you peek around the corner of the hallway into the living room where daddy is standing in front of mommy, and she’s on the couch not saying anything except “I’m sorry” while he yells and she cries and it’s normal.
By Kye Earley8 years ago in Viva
3 Simple Ways to Stop Hating Yourself
Having struggled with depression for the majority of my life, hating myself is kind of engrained in my psyche. It feels like I've been doing it forever. I can remember all the parts of myself that I've hated at different points of my life: my eyebrows in grade 5 and 6, my boobs in grade 7, my general size in grade 8-9.
By Melissa Rose8 years ago in Viva
Benedict Cumberbatch Is All For A Female Sherlock
Since its debut in 2010, Sherlock has grown to be a successful detective series on the BBC. With the series now three seasons in, there's every chance for a forth season to happen. When Benedict Cumberbatch was asked about Season 4 of Sherlock, his response was a simple 'maybe'. But, he said it with that cheesy grin he has!
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Viva
Learning To Love Yourself In A Size 4 Society
I'm sure that most, if not all of us have hated our appearance at one point or another. Well, maybe not hate but disliked our appearance. Growing up we're told we need to be skinny, we need to look pretty, we need to be feminine, we need to do this and that, but what about what we wanted? Some of us wanted to be models and were denied by the industries because we aren't size 4s, or because we don't have flat stomachs, or some other BS.
By Em8 years ago in Viva
#MeToo
#MeToo I have been hurt; abused mentally, physically, and verbally. I have been beaten, felt alone, and told nobody. I am a fighter, a survivor. But I think it is time someone hears a story.
By Caitie8 years ago in Viva
The Question "Why Now?" Is Code for Victim-Blaming
I hate commenting on news articles posted by news outlets on Facebook. The comment section is such a perilous and dark place that it depresses me most of the time. However, with the Weinstein-Spacey-Moore et al scandal breaking out and dominating my Facebook feed, I find myself not only being saddened by some of the reactions but disappointed about one question that keeps popping up, a question that is not innocent but rather accusatory in nature: why now?
By Chris Abrigana8 years ago in Viva
What is the Second Wave Feminist Movement?
It's pretty widely known that the first wave of feminism dealt with woman's suffrage—the right to vote, own property, etc. These things are more concrete and clear, so it's no wonder many people ask: what is the second wave feminist movement?
By Amanda Stamper8 years ago in Viva
Being Indian . Top Story - November 2017.
Being born in an Indian family has its pros and cons. Lets start with some of the pros. Learn how to cook just by watching your mother Eating homemade Indian meals unlimited times Dress up in beautiful outfits Best wedding parties Massive family which means there isn’t a dull moment During festivals and events the most common gift is money Brought up to be respectful and generous towards others
By J 8 years ago in Viva
A Nappy Headed Girl in a Lace-Front World
Me, black and nappy, and it's all I ever wanted to be was happy to be my natural self. Oh believe me I've been through all the relaxers, and every kind of chemical that would make me resemble that black Barbie, I forgot her name,...oh yeah, Tiffany Taylor. Yes, not that she was really The black Barbie, I think the real black Barbie actually came later....and didn't last. She got no Ken and no Malibu doll house, 'til now.
By Kimm Smith8 years ago in Viva
Growing Up with Freckles
My story starts off when I was around 8 years old. I didn't have a single freckle and was as fresh faced as a baby. My grandmother was the only person in my family to have a large quantity of freckles covering her whole body and I often asked her what they were. She told me, "they're sunspots, sweetheart. If you don't cover up when in the sun, you'll get them too. Make sure to wear sunscreen." As a little rebel and being forgetful, I hardly ever wore sunscreen and ran outside all summer doing various activities and getting sunburnt and living life.
By Meikan Dahl8 years ago in Viva
'Doctor Who': Fans Claim the Thirteenth Doctor's Outfit Is "Not Flattering Enough"
The outfit that Jodi Whittaker will wear when she takes over the Tardis as the Thirteenth Doctor has been revealed, and just like the reveal of the new Doctor as a woman, has divided fans. While the outfit is just as quirky as you'd expect from The Doctor, including plenty of throwbacks to the costumes of Doctor's past, some Whovians have complained that it is not "flattering" enough for the character's new female form. To this, another group of fans argues, "Why does it have to be?"
By Kristy Anderson8 years ago in Viva
Sexually Harassed
It wasn't my fault. I don’t care what the lawyers say. Sometimes things happen that are not our fault. I was standing there waiting for the bus like I do everyday. It was cold that day, the first day of spring break. I had on a sweater, some jeans and boots that all the girls wear, not misleading or provocative in any way. I’d just missed the bus and it wasn't coming again for half an hour.
By Kerry Mack8 years ago in Viva