Earlier this week a friend asked me what it felt like to be the editor-in-chief of The Other Pressâand also a girl. My answer? It feels like being the editor-in-chief of The Other Press. Granted, it has been a number of years since an editor with confirmed lady parts sat in the big swivel chair at the OP, but I canât really see why my sex should be a factor of consideration when it comes to my work. My friend (male and, sadly, not an avid reader of this fine publication) explained that, âlike, you probably make people write about chick stuff.â
In general, I donât feel that my vagina dictates the editorial policy of The Other Press.
Just as any human has certain tastes, preferences, and opinions, I make choices for what I feel is the best student publication for Douglas College readers. I donât have a set âgirlyâ quota when it comes to content.
However, I do find it fitting that this weekâs issue is chock-a-block full of excellent writing about womenâs issues. From Ashley Pittâs informed opinion on the recent protest scandal at the Paramount Gentlemenâs Club to Carleigh Bakerâs feature article investigating if FEMEN-style topless protest has a place in Vancouver, to Natalie Serafiniâs response to the assumption that Vancouver women arenât friendly, to a spotlight article on the Gender Equality Clubâs first ever publication, The Other Press is certainly repping the ladies this weekânot because Iâm a girl, but because these girls are worth discussion to everyone.
