Kylie Clifton, Loyola Marymount University

The line between false appearances and real beauty has never been more blurred.

Lena Bramsen, The New School

After disclosing she had a nose job at the young age of 14, the famous model is now kindling discourse about Eurocentric beauty standards on the internet.

Daniel Reed

Many are still wary of the practice even though it’s much more varied than stereotypes would have you believe.

Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

While the book series has been popular since its release in 2005, readers are worried that a movie will leave them disappointed.

Daniela Saffran, Rollins College

The trend has been around for decades, but society has polarizing opinions concerning the effects that its promotion has on adolescent girls.

Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

Stop dragging, dissecting, and negatively obsessing over women who have surgically altered their bodies. Let them be.

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

He changes his face every day, but his fans weren’t so happy about his New Year’s transformation.

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

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