“Everything Now,” directed by Charlie Manton, Alyssa McClelland, Laura Steinel and Dionne Edwards. “To the Bone,” written and directed by Marti Noxon. “The Longest Match” by Betsy Brenner. “Wintergirls” by Laurie Halse Anderson. What do these all have in common? They are all pieces that focus on female eating disorders. […]
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Ozempic used in dangerous diet fad
The anti-diabetic medication Ozempic has been in the news lately because celebrities and other public figures seem to be using it for weight loss, leading to a shortage in this drug that is important for those with type 2 diabetes. Annette Choi and Han Vu of CNN state that, “Ozempic […]
Feminism warped into weapon against TikTok housewives
No topic is absent from social media, and feminism is one that receives a lot of attention, both positive and negative. The concept takes on so many different roles and is perceived in so many different ways on social media that it actually causes harm to the movement. Of course, […]
Body shaming remains prevalent regardless of size
Photo courtesy of Anna Shvets, Pexels. As social media platforms continue to grow, so do their audiences. There are more than just well intentioned users on these platforms. There are trolls, hackers and bullies. The TikTok platform has grown and bloomed into something that includes trends, lifestyle tips, and the sad […]
The body inclusivity movement needs to extend to cartoons
Photo courtesy of Luis Alveart, Flickr The idea of beauty is not the same for every person; everyone views it differently. Many young girls, however, are taught from a young age that in order to be seen as beautiful, they must be petite and thin. Today, people are challenging this […]
Lizzo’s new album promotes self love with impressive features
Photo courtesy of Digboston, Wikipedia Although she’s been producing music for years, rapper Lizzo has only recently begun to gain recognition for her work. Her newest album “Cuz I Love You” is surely showing audiences what she’s bringing to the table. The album offers impressive features, such as Missy Elliott […]