body dysmorphia

Jax’s ‘Victoria’s Secret’ Is an Empowering Song About Body Positivity

Tori Rose, Spartanburg Methodist College

The singer-songwriter hopes to change your perception of the company with her new single that has already prompted conversation and action.…

September 1, 2022

In an article about diet culture, an illustration of pills

Diet Culture Remains a Hazard for College Students

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

Stress, social pressures, newfound freedom and fear of the infamous ‘freshman 15’ create the perfect storm for the development of unhealthy eating habits.…

August 30, 2022

Do you like what you see when you look in the mirror?

Facetune Is Becoming Normalized, and That’s a Problem

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

The photo editing app can touch up appearances on Instagram and Snapchat, but is it negatively affecting young people's self-worth?…

March 8, 2020

Snapchat Might Be Linked to a Rise in Teenage Plastic Surgeries

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Teens want to go under the knife to look like their fave filters.…

August 15, 2018