Dear Professor @erasmuse: I apologize for bringing my legs to class. Despite my best efforts, they, along with my vagina, breasts, and spleen, accompany me wherever I go. Please allow me to explain why my female legs may be exposed in your vicinity—during the summer, it is hot.

Women, like me, may show our legs because we like our bodies. I like that my legs bring me places. They help me stand up to male professors who, in their positions of power, look down upon women for exerting their agency, who yearn to see women & minorities removed from higher ed

I love that my legs carry me to meetings where I can advocate for additional questions on the OCQ so students can anonymously report the discrimination they experience in the classroom. Or, just to go out on a limb, to encourage the hiring of diverse, female faculty.

Professor Rasmusen this is 2020. Your sexism has no legs to stand on.

- Rachel Aranyi, IU Student Body President