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Written by Madison Jaffe.
Fashion magazines, beauty products, and diet campaigns bombard us every day with messages telling us that we aren’t good enough. They project messages saying we should be thinner, more stylish, or have softer skin. We are told that we aren’t enough, but can fix that with the swipe of a credit card to purchase their goods. However, these products change...
This post was written by a CSUCI student.
We are not defined by our body. We are defined by who we are and how we present ourselves to the world. As we age our bodies change, as do our personalities. We have lived in a society where skinny is thought to be the norm and what is best. Thick and “fat” are seen as horrible and disgusting. Body shaming is no joke and can lead to many...
This post was written by a CSUCI student.
I decided to surprise Angel, a friend whom I’ve been working out with. We usually go to the gym and have our workout sessions but this week I noticed she was feeling a little unmotivated. Yesterday in lieu of our regular gym session, I surprised Angel and we went for a bike ride instead. It was great having that motivation back from her, I believe...
Written by a BRITE young adult spokesperson.
I think that everyone has a story that they have to tell, no matter their age, gender, or experiences in their life. Some stories are positive in all of their aspects, while others have more steps than others that have varying degrees of feelings. I can compare it to a mountainous landscape, full of valleys and peaks; some have flowers, others are...
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