ATHENS, Ohio — Beauty standards imposed on women by the media are nothing new, but the experiences of their male counterparts seem to have been overlooked by the Women’s Center at Ohio University during the annual “Love Yourself Week.” Rose Troyer a student worker at the Women’s Center said the event was intended for women. “I guess we never really sort of reached out to men about it because this seems like more of a women’s issue,” Troyer said. “Whereas men aren’t told that they need to look and act a certain way. So, it is really more about promoting young women.” According to the National Eating Disorders Association, 20 million women and 10…
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Growing up my big sister and I took on the competitive dance world by storm as a dynamic duo. However, we couldn’t have done it without our momager. Our mother was always lugging us back-and-forth from dance class, being our biggest fan/ critic, and teaching us how to put on false eyelashes or how to master the perfect smoky eye. While dance kept us busy, we always found time to come together and watch the Lifetime show “Dance Moms.” This show quickly became one of our favorite television series because we had the opportunity to relate. So, when I found out that former Dance Moms reality star BROOKE HYLAND would…
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OHIO Golfer Brings Home Win for the First Time
The Ohio University Women’s Golf team claimed third place this weekend at the 2018 Dolores Black Falcon Invitational. Six other Mid-American Conference teams teed it up, with the University of Toledo finishing in second place. This Invitational was the final tournament of the spring season before the Lady Bobcats set off for the 2018 Mid-American Conference Championship hosted by Northern Illinois. Invitational Recap Junior golfer Emily Hughes led the way finishing the tournament as the individual champion – helping the Bobcats finish the weekend with a total of 621. Hughes wrapped up the first day of play tied for 15th place with fellow Bobcat and freshman Ashley Flynn. Both finished the first round with a…
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Athens High School Fails Disabled Students
ATHENS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Education has issued a failing grade to Athens City Schools for the way they handle disabled students. At the same time, the Ohio School Report Cards suggests the school system places a higher priority on gifted students. Athens County Report Card Athens High School received an “A” for their gifted student programs, but an “F” in the assessment of learning progress of disabled students. Athens isn’t the only high school struggling with a failing grade in their disability programs. Nelsonville-York High School received an “F” while Alexander Local School District received an “A.” The Beacon School Although failing to meet state standards for their disability programs, Athens City Schools have long partnered…
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Donut Worry, All In Moderation
Spring break is quickly approaching, which means it’s crunch time for college students. Everyone around campus has been hitting the gym and pumping some iron to look their best in their itty bitty bikini. Therefore, several individuals, including myself have created a strict gym schedule, eating well, and staying on top of their detox tea. Although, keep in mind that it is now socially acceptable to have cheat day… the military diet, weight-loss shakes, and the apple cider vinegar diet is SO overrated! Health-conscious celebs (Like my girl Khloe K), nutritionists and fitness experts have specified that one should eat in moderation. Let’s get real. A donut won’t kill you.…
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