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The Gym: the Poor Man’s Runway
But don't try TOO hard. Like this girl. Yesterday, one of the main student publications at my illustrious university came out with this gem, titled “Dressing to Impress at the Gym.” After the title and...
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I Love My Body
[TMI Warning] I’m going to say something women aren’t supposed to say–I love my body. My favorite part of my body are my shoulders. I’m not entirely sure why; it’s an irrational feeling. During the...
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“If You’re Fat, Then What Am I?”
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about body image and eating disorders. I can’t even begin to address all of them here. But there’s one I’ve been thinking about lately–that problems with...
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“There are no hot girls at Northwestern.”
The other day at a certain user-submitted news website, a new Northwestern student was asking for advice about “the party scene” at our school. He also inquires about the attractiveness of the...
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[storytime] These Streets Are Mine: On Street Harassment
I got sexually harassed today. Actually, it happens all the time. Like, almost every time I venture out on the city streets for longer than ten minutes. It’s kinda like when you have to drive in the...
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[In Brief] Most Beautiful Teenager
I stumbled upon (don’t ask me how) this Facebook page today. It’s called “Most Beautiful Teenager.” Teens post photos of themselves on the page and see how many likes and comments they can rack up....
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[Guest Post] The Evolution of ‘El Tigre’: A Feminist Discovers the ‘Beauty’...
Here’s a guest post from my friend Emily. I have stretchmarks, acne scars, oddly shaped eyebrows, a decades-long nail biting habit, rough spots on my feet, and hair that is generally nice, but tends to...
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[storytime] An Abridged List of Lies I Was Taught as a Child
Money and success will make you happy. Being beautiful is an obligation. Being fat is the worst thing that could happen to you. College will be a magical la-la land where you will finally be happy....
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The Real Problem With “Slutty” Halloween Costumes
Scooby Doo costume for men and women. Source: the ever-brilliant Fuck No Sexist Halloween Costumes. Tonight is the night when a large number of people my age put on costumes and get drunk, and a...
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