Opinion New ink and new perspectives symbolize personal growth 07 December 2021 Samantha Brennan A student describes her relationship with self-love through the meaning behind her new tattoo.
Commentary Diet culture promotes dangerous relationship with food 26 March 2020 Brittany Valentine Trendy diets reinforce a morality narrative around food that can lead to an increased risk of developing an eating disorder.
Articles Breaking free from anorexia through weight lifting 03 March 2019 Brittany Whelan Two students discuss the role their new exercise routine plays in their recovery.
Personal Essays Becoming a cycling instructor helped me recover from my eating disorder 03 March 2019 Sarah Madaus The REFINE Editor-in-Chief writes about finding an escape from college stressors and eating disorder tendencies by becoming a cycling instructor.
Articles ‘Food was not my enemy’ in my battle with anorexia 27 February 2019 Marybeth Gerdelmann A junior journalism major writes about developing an eating disorder in middle school, shortly after she learned about anorexia.
Personal Essays Recovery isn’t a light switch, but my future is bright 26 February 2019 Alexa Kroll A student writes about her recovery from an eating disorder.
Personal Essays Discovering a new standard of beauty 26 February 2019 Siyun (Tiffany) Ai A student writes about her experience with an eating disorder.
Opinion The scale: recovery is a fine balance 27 February 2018 Courtney Redmon A student reflects on recovery and her complicated history with weight during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.