By Alexandra Cochran Blog Content Contributor Social norms are understood rules for accepted and expected behavior. Norms prescribe “proper” behavior and help people know what to expect. So why do we continue to live with these norms? In other words, who do we impress with these norms if it’s not for ourselves? Created by society itself, these norms put pressure on those who choose to not conform. Unlike biological sex, […]
By Alexandra Cochran Blog Content Contributor Hey guys! Thanks for checking out another post of mine. This time I decided to share my personal oil cleanser because it has changed my skin dramatically for the best – no more little bumps, less irritation, and overall moisturized, clean and healthy looking skin. I purchased most of these items at HEB and some of them from Thrive Market. Thrive is free for […]
By Alexandra Cochran Blog Content Contributor Feeling quite tired and it’s only 3PM? Trying to eat right but also keep up with paying utilities on time, and pretending to love math just so you trick yourself into wanting to study? I share a lot of this pain with you but I’m here to tell you we’re going to get through it, one deep breath at a time. Not only am I […]
By Alexandra Cochran Blog Content Contributor Over time, I have begun to recognize more clearly what being a women means to me and how to continuously break the stigma of scrutiny and oppression all women face. On International Women’s Day, we honor all self-identifying women, women of color, single mothers, women all over the world, and we cherish the women who fight for us to be heard. Although, the world […]
By Alexandra Cochran Blog Content Contributor Most days, you can’t walk on the sidewalk or even on campus without noticing everyone looking down at his or her phone. From this observation, I knew that social media was more than just an addiction; it had become the norm to be distracted whenever you’re out for a walk, driving, or even in the comfort of your home! So I decided to quit […]
By Alexandra Cochran Blog Content Contributor From childhood, our gender expectations begin to shape around the age of three or four years old. Genetics may have a significant amount of purpose as to who we are, but influencers shape us into these societal norms that force us to mold into an acceptable and appropriate gender. Social media had once again led me to an event with not only free food, but also […]
By Alexandra Cochran Blog Content Contributor If I were to create an anonymous survey to measure the insecurities from all different types of body sizes, I bet they would all have one thing in common: negative feelings about at least one physical feature they wish were better. We seem to feel these insecurities in the first place because our society has conditioned us to believe that our success and our […]
By Alexandra Cochran Blog Content Contributor Exploring the topic of trash can sometimes feel a little discouraging when we notice just how wasteful our world really is. But in this seemingly crucial yet almost irreversible time, we don’t have an option but to be more courteous to this giant rock we call Earth. From my time living in seven different states, I began to observe how many homes recycle or […]
By Alexandra Cochran Blog Content Contributor The brand most notable for its selling point of being manufactured in the USA will soon no longer exist. American Apparel produced simple designs and properly crafted clothing that was created notably in the United States and promoted with integrity as “sweat shop” free. While trying to keep the face of their brand fresh, AA is most notable for using models from various cultures in their advertisements […]
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