Congresswoman addresses beauty standards in viral video
Amelia Froyd-Kamrath and Mackenna Moslander
August 28, 2020
WEB EXCLUSIVE New York Congressional Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to Vogue’s YouTube channel to address current issues like beauty standards. Vogue’s YouTube platform has 8.25 million subscribers, with this video garnering 1.5 million views within the week. About 80% of Vogue’s...
Skin color comes in all tones
Asha Khanna, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2018
Just like most teeenagers, I like to wear, buy and try new makeup. But the simple daily ritual is easily ruined everytime I walk into the drugstore or Sephora. It has come to the point where I just laugh when I see brands that carry five or six foundations, and all of them are light — except fo...
Personal care products may pose serious health risks
Josephine Rozzelle, Sports Editor
December 16, 2017
Showering with shampoo and conditioner, rinsing with an army of skin care products, or even putting on makeup may seem important for maintaining a healthier, cleaner lifestyle, but many personal care products contain harmful and unsafe chemicals that could have detrimental health effects in the future. ...
Blending two worlds
Cece Giarman, Web Editor
December 16, 2017
With beauty vloggers on YouTube, regular celebrity product endorsements on Instagram, and an increased presence of cosmetic companies online, the makeup and beauty industry’s marketing strategies have changed with the advent of social media. “When I see makeup on Instagram I think I may like, I usually ...
‘Nude’ not so nude for all
Josephine Rozzelle, Sports Editor
September 28, 2017
The Band-Aid brand, cosmetic manufacturers and undergarment businesses pride themselves on products that camouflage to one’s skin, however they do not have everyone’s skin in mind. A lack of diversity in skin tone shades plagues many companies, sending the message that the flesh tone of the audienc...
Beauty becomes skin-deep
India Thieriot, News Editor
February 1, 2017
Inside the cardboard box senior Charlotte Cobb ordered a week earlier was pink glossy lining and black block letters reading “Skin first. Makeup second.” In addition to the cleanser and moisturizer she ordered, was pink bubble wrap, a complimentary pack of stickers, and a poster. The sleek, simp...
Makeup labels only go skin-deep
Julia-Rose Kibben, Design Editor
May 1, 2015
Many young women and girls apply makeup as a part of their daily ritual, however few know that there are no labelling requirements mandated by regulatory agencies or are aware of the potential side effects of the chemicals they are exposed to everyday. “For any girl who is conscious about the food she eat...
Tala El Qadah, Reporter
October 29, 2020 • No Comments
WEB EXCLUSIVE To keep school spirit alive through learning off campus, the Spirit Committee set up a week of changing their Zoom backgrounds and wearing clothes and accessories...
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