White Station Scroll

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

White Station Scroll

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

White Station Scroll

People tend to assume being above or below a certain number on the scale or their Body Mass Index (BMI) defines their health, but this is largely inaccurate. According to dietitian Cindy Smith, BMI was created as a measure for insurance companies, and not a single dietitian was behind its creation. A low or high BMI does not guarantee that someone is malnourished or overweight because genetic makeup and muscle mass are not accounted for in BMI.

The ins and outs of fatphobia

Michelle Le, Writer April 22, 2021

Sometimes it is the stretch marks. Sometimes it is the hip dips. Sometimes it is just looking in the mirror and realizing that you are not built like an Instagram influencer. This constant comparison to...

Eating disorders: more than skin deep

Ellie Pappas, Writer April 22, 2021

  Two sources who have experienced eating disorders wish to remain anonymous and shall be referred to as Source A and Source B.  ‘Beauty is more than skin deep,’ ‘beauty comes in all shapes...

A young girl looks at herself in her mirror and sees her insecurities.

That’s not what we look like

Tanya Tandon, Online Editor, Viewpoint October 6, 2015

Think about all the times someone has said something to you about the way you look. Now think about all the times you wished you could stop caring and love yourself. We are constantly wishing for...

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