{"id":8646,"date":"2026-05-07T11:44:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T17:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/?p=8646"},"modified":"2026-05-07T11:46:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T17:46:53","slug":"student-led-group-at-utrgv-expands-campus-health-efforts-beyond-menstrual-equity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/07\/student-led-group-at-utrgv-expands-campus-health-efforts-beyond-menstrual-equity\/","title":{"rendered":"Student-Led Group at UTRGV Expands Campus Health Efforts Beyond Menstrual Equity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IFSO0504_mixdown.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The Intersectional Feminist Student Organization (IFSO) is open to all students and focuses on how different life experiences intersect.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Organization relies on fundraising, donations and personal contributions from members to keep supplies available for students in need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IFSO Vice President Kylie Torres said the organization\u2019s mission is to recognize different parts of lives intersect in ways that are oppressive and to fight for the rights of every single person.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IFSO has launched a harm reduction initiative, distributing Narcan across campus. 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