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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Christina's Case: Obesity should not be classified as disease

Christina’s Case: Obesity should not be classified as disease

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor February 24, 2014
The American Medical Association has
NYC Girls Project encourages positive body image

NYC Girls Project encourages positive body image

October 9, 2013
Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s NYC Girls Project is a tremendous step toward instilling body confidence and encouraging a healthy lifestyle for young women.
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Dressing room experiences cause for body image reflection

September 18, 2013
There is a difference between shopping and entering the dressing room in terms of mental process, as well as shopping with friends and shopping alone.
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Fabulous summer camp helps find inner beauty

October 18, 2012
Gallatin senior Lauren Berninger helps girls find their inner fabulous.

Big is beautiful, and thin is too

September 9, 2012
Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, and that means that we shouldn't blindly assume that thin models are starving for their profession. Thinner bodies deserve to be celebrated just as thicker bodies do.