By Ana Penavic I am tired of cab drivers telling me I have nice legs, trying to shove a Snickers bar in my mouth, asking for my hand in marriage, asking me for their son’s hand in marriage, or asking … Continue reading Beyond Taxi Cab Encounters

By Olubanke Agunloye Today, with the onset of social media becoming its own world power, the development of institutions give untrained travelers the platform to participate in foreign aid. International volunteers, or voluntourists, have been satirically caricatured with allusions to … Continue reading The Barbie Crusades

By Alana Sullivan As a mild to moderately fat child, and certifiably fat teenager, I always perceived a distinct difference between the external and internal “me.” And, most importantly, I understood that these two selves were judged by those around … Continue reading The Myth of the Glow Up: navigating identity after weight changes