Art by Kris HarperHow many times have you heard the phrase "TV rots your brain?" Your mom probably yelled it at you at least once during your childhood, maybe when you were on your sixth episode of SpongeBob and she was really growing tired of that laugh. It's a position that a lot of people take, despite the fact that if your brain is rotting, you have more serious problems … [Read more...] about TV Isn’t the Enemy
Perspectives
Legos and Barbies Diversify
Art by Kris HarperMattel recently introduced new kinds of Barbie dolls, this time with more diverse body shapes, as well as different skin tones, eye colors and hair colors. The Jan. 28 announcement of a more diverse Barbie came shortly before Lego announced their first-ever figurine in a wheelchair, set to debut later this year. The introduction of diverse … [Read more...] about Legos and Barbies Diversify
Embrace Your Label
Art by Kris Harper“Feminist: a person who believes in the social, political and economic equality of the sexes.” Most of us recognize this line from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TED talk on feminism, thanks to its sample on Beyonce’s pop hit “***Flawless.” By sampling this audio clip, Beyonce proudly declared membership in an ideological … [Read more...] about Embrace Your Label
Learn To Live In The Moment
Photo by Shannon HansenThis is the age of technology, everyone has their iPhone in-hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I’m guilty, too. I get wrapped up in a world that isn't even real — a virtual reality that I believe does more harm than good. As one becomes increasingly enveloped in the sphere of the social media world, they isolate themselves from all that … [Read more...] about Learn To Live In The Moment
Body Image Abroad
Art by Peau PorotesanoWhen women come to me for advice, as I currently serve as a resident adviser in Lausanne, I often listen to concerns pertaining to body image: gaining weight, eating too much Cailler chocolate or fondue or the like, feeling guilty for indulging in certain kinds of foods, being concerned about fitting in particular pieces of clothing and the list continues. … [Read more...] about Body Image Abroad