After being told that her backpack was perhaps too boyish, Ansley Kang SC ‘29 realized that the Claremont Colleges overemphasize the importance of looking good.
Tag: Social Pressure
OPINION: Beyond the campus bubble: Making long-distance relationships last
Long-distance relationships (LDRs) are renowned for being unsustainable, overly challenging and even detrimental to personal and social development. Sarah Russo, PO ’28 argues that while the idea of maintaining a relationship across miles can seem daunting among college students, it is more attainable than many think.
OPINION: Mewing, mogging and male models — is Looksmaxxing the key to acceptance?
Anjali Suva PO ’27 believes that Looksmaxxing — an online trend popular among young men that promotes maximizing physical attractiveness through dubious regimens — should be reevaluated.
Working on wellness: You’re not the imposter, the little voice in your head is
Health and wellness columnist Sydney Lee CM ’22 shares her tips for dealing with imposter syndrome.
Working on wellness: How to fight FOMO and prioritize yourself
Overwhelmed with juggling classwork, extracurriculars and other commitments with a social life? Health and wellness columnist Sydney Lee CM ’22 recommends taking these steps.
OPINION: Don’t buy into the false allure of dieting products
Avoid diet plans and products that promote unhealthy habits, and instead prioritize your health, argues Mishaal Ijaz SC ’24.