On October 25, I spoke with two UNH students who are part of the Eating Concerns Mentors Program through Health Services. We discussed their personal involvement with the program, as well as their thoughts about how Fat Talk Free Week was going.
UNH President’s Commission on the Status of Women
A few days ago, I posted some information about the Eating Concerns Mentors program, a valuable but underutilized program. Today, I’d like to provide some background about another important campus resource, the UNH President’s Commission on the Status of Women. This is an excerpt from their website. The UNH President’s Commission on the Status of … Continue reading
Body Image Survey Results
Here are the facts: Over the course of approximately 24 hours, 115 US participants took part in the survey through this blog. 86% of participants were female, and 14% were male. The participants’ ages were mainly between 17 and 24. Here are the question results: 1. On average, how often do you compare yourself to … Continue reading
Miss Representation Film Shown 10/23
On Tuesday, dozens of UNH students crowded into one of the movie theaters in the Memorial Union Building. They weren’t there to see the latest blockbuster film but, rather, to take part in one of Fat Talk Free Week’s activities: the screening of Miss Representation. This film explores the link between the media’s negative portrayal of women … Continue reading
Body Image Survey: Please Participate!
Please take a minute of your time to take this body image survey-I will post the results in a few days. Thank you!
The Eating Concerns Mentors Program at UNH: An Invaluable Resource
At UNH, there is a very valuable yet underutilized resource for students struggling with eating issues: the Eating Concerns Mentors program. This program is relatively new, as of Spring 2009, and it is one that is a rare find on U.S. college campuses, due to the time and money that must go into maintaining quality … Continue reading
Coming Soon….
In the next few days, I will be posting: -Coverage of Fat Talk Free Week -More info on eating disorders/Barbie’s proportions -Information regarding the Eating Concerns Mentors Program at UNH, including an interview with the leaders -The results of my body image poll which, if you haven’t taken it yet, you should! Click here to … Continue reading
Fat Talk Free Week Comes to UNH 10/21-10/28
Here is something to think about: How many times have you have heard or used the word “fat” this week to describe yourself or others? Most of us are guilty of using this term or allowing someone else to at least once a week but, from October 21-28, members of the UNH campus, and … Continue reading
Cosmopolitan’s Collection of “Shit Politicians Say…About Women’s Rights”
Click here to read the article! As someone pointed out in the comments section, all of these quotes are from Republican candidates, meaning that the article could be considered biased. However, regardless of which party’s members said them, these quotes are offending women all over the nation…and the world.
Politician Joe Walsh: Better That the Mother Die Than Have an Abortion
Click here to read the article! Cosmopolitan published this piece online recently; what do you think about the matter?
Great Expectations 