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The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Not a small problem

Not a small problem

Elizabeth Elkin March 7, 2016

Alex Golden, a sophomore majoring in elementary education, has to special order jeans because she’s so tall.“It’s one of my biggest problems,” she said. “Jeans are too short, dresses are too...

Don't put healthy living on the backburner

Don't put healthy living on the backburner

Amanda Thompson March 7, 2016

There are so many tasks on a college student’s to do list that it’s overwhelming. Who actually has time to go hit the gym? College is so expensive. Who is really going to buy all of those healthy foods?...

The false reality of Photoshopping bodies in magazines

The false reality of Photoshopping bodies in magazines

Emily Hillhouse March 7, 2016

Brandon Hooks was once excited to buy new items for his wardrobe. But at the store, surrounded by perfect-looking photos of models, his enthusiasm fell. The senior majoring in finance said he started scrutinizing...

How social media affects body image

How social media affects body image

Madison Crain March 7, 2016

Obsessing over editing photos can be easy with all the applications now available. Some social media editing programs claim that they can do anything from clearing blemishes to whitening teeth to shaving...

​Eating disorders don’t discriminate

​Eating disorders don’t discriminate

Rebecca Rakowitz March 7, 2016

When Olivia Broome, a sophomore majoring in advertising, found out that she was a member of the Sadie Hawkins Dance court senior year of high school, she should have been ecstatic.Instead she was horrified.“It...

Weight and body image are no laughing matter

Madelyn Schorr September 22, 2015

A few weeks ago, YouTube personality, Nicole Arbour, made a video titled ‘Dear Fat People.’ In the video Nicole made some low blows at people who she deemed to be fat. She said she wasn’t talking...

Students strut all shapes, sizes in Fashion Rocks

Students strut all shapes, sizes in Fashion Rocks

Jasmine Cannon February 24, 2011

The third annual Fashion Rocks and So Does My Body fashion show took place Feb. 24 in the Ferguson Center Ballroom. The fashion show featured male and female students of all shapes and sizes and was...