Elizabeth Dewit, University of Pittsburgh

As popular trends from the late ’90s and early 2000s resurface, many rejoice over the nostalgia of the fun clothing styles. But some are concerned about the toxic beauty standards that came with them.

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

The body positivity movement still maintains that beauty is important, but this new movement inspires self-love regardless of physical appearance.

Anna Barnard, St. Olaf College

Using her Instagram, Facebook group and blog, she helps those with the chronic gastrointestinal disorder get through the big and small problems alike.

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

It’s not an either/or situation. Be your best self.

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

The body-positive activist’s cover has the internet on fire.

Payton Ramey, University of Central Florida

Critics have been quick to turn the ideology into a pincushion, but anyone doing so doesn’t understand what’s it’s really about.