Bostonians everywhere were devastated to hear New York Yankee Derek Jeter announced via Facebook on Tuesday that the 2014 season will be his final season before retirement. “Last year was a tough one for me. As...
For anyone who watches The Biggest Loser, or the news, you have probably seen controversy over this season’s winner, Rachel Fredrickson. Standing between 5’4” and 5’5”, her final weigh-in registered 105 pounds...
A teacher’s aide in Fitchburg has now been placed on paid leave after sexy modeling photos of her were discovered online.
According to CBS Boston and the Lowell Sun, Kaitlin Pearson, 23, works as a teacher’s a...
This season, American Eagle’s lingerie line, aerie, is taking a major step towards promoting a healthier body type. The company is abandoning the use of Photoshop and other means of digital altering to embrace ...
Photoshopped photos have often been the subject of criticism about their skewed perceptions of reality and beauty. Lena Dunham’s recent shoot for Vogue joins in the discussion, especially when the public can co...
Is there anything worse than splurging only to find out that a product doesn’t quite work up to snuff? All those wasted dollars on some gadget/beauty buy/shiny new thing that completely bites.
Yeah, we hate ...
Her name is Lizzie Velasquez.
She is not what Hollywood would call “beautiful.” Her face is not perfectly in proportion. She’s not the type of girl that the boys would fawn over. In fact, she has been labeled ...
The Wrap’s TV critic Tim Molloy touched off an uproar this week when he asked a question about the extensive use of nudity on HBO’s “Girls” during the show’s panel at the Television Critics Association.
But hi...
Recently the New York Post posted an article about Jen Selter, a 20-year-old “Instagram star.”
What the heck is an Instagram star? Apparently, it's someone who has a great butt and posts selfies of said butt....
There is now a scientific reason to treat yourself to that beer or glass of wine. A recent study found that drinking in moderation may boost your immune system and increase longevity.
Mother Jones, a team of ...
Many families across America use antibacterial soaps and body washes every day in an effort to protect themselves against germs. However, they might be doing themselves more harm than good.
The federal govern...
On November 19, Kat Bein posted a blog on The Village Voice discussing the sexism within the EDM (electronic dance music) community. Her article, EDM is Sexist: Why it Sucks to be a Woman who Raves, addresses...
Like any good fitness junkie, I hit a point where one of my main goals was to be able to do a chin up. What is the difference between a pull-up and a chin-up? Equally as important, how do I develop the streng...
It is the day after Thanksgiving. If you are like the majority of people who celebrate Thanksgiving, you overate or even gorged yourself. How do you get back on track now?
Begin your morning listening to ...
Three years ago I looked like I had it all. At the time I was a senior in high school, a member of National Honors Society, a two sport captain, a director in my school’s film program. Tall, blond, skinny. Ever...
Do you see a jungle of fabric, pant legs, sweaters falling off their hangers, and single shoes whose partners have long gone when you look inside your closet? If your clothes, shoes, and accessories have long a...
Controversy around the treatment of women in the world of comics is not something new. From the uncomfortable and sometimes confusing exploitation of female characters to the mistreatment of women working in ...
Proud, Black, Female, Athiest.
When you’re a little black girl growing up in the South, you have to believe in something, because very few people will believe in you. I believed in God. For the first 14 ye...
Research has shown that “more attractive” workers can earn between 7 and 13 percent more money than colleagues who do not take as much time with their appearance.
As much as we try to pretend it doesn’t, appea...
In the midst of helping my mother move out of my childhood home, I came across a book in my old closet. It is a book about female journalists, given to me by a journalist who visited my high school for a career...