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Julia Kingsbury ’25 posts a note of encouragement to herself as she tries to avoid constantly evaluating her appearance. PHOTO: JULIA KINGSBURY ’25

Mirror, mirror, on the wall

Julia Kingsbury ’25 May 30, 2025

Out of habit, I probably glance at my reflection at least 15 times a day. Whether it’s catching my face in the glass doors of Merion Hall or checking my phone’s front-facing camera, it all adds up....

Making body positivity popular again

Making body positivity popular again

Regina Schliep February 11, 2020

Social media’s effects on self-image Body positivity hasn’t always thrived in the social media world. Social media platforms, like Instagram, are notoriously toxic because they promote false portrayals...

Body image in women’s sports

Body image in women’s sports

Leslie Quan November 13, 2019

Redefining what an athlete “should” look like I am 5 feet tall, a little over 100 pounds, and this year, I joined the women’s club ice hockey team. When I tell people that I’m learning how to...

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