[in]Visible Magazine

When [in]Visible produced its first publication in the spring of last year, we had no idea what its future would be. Would it live to see another pub­lication? How would it improve as a magazine and an organization? Would Scripps students read it?

Erin Coleman ’11 reflects on her semester in Vienna, Austria.

Women have been putting societal expectations and appearances before the support, health, and comfort of their feet for centuries. The long-practiced Chinese tradition of foot binding and the controversial side of high heels, flats, and other shoes adds perspective to sacrifices made for fashion.

Scripps Spotlight shines on Jos Greene, a junior who has recently begun to identify as transgender. Read about his transition, challenges and rewards, and his hopes for the future.

Guest writer and Scripps staff member Gretchen Maldonado examines how her perception of self changed during and after pregnancy.

Often, we hear the point of view of people who suffer from eating disorders. This perspective, from the sister of someone with bulimia, sheds new light on the issue.

Can spirituality affect body image? Scripps senior Erica Owen evokes a powerful image of how her relationship with God has transformed her feelings about her body.

Scripps students combat poor body image by raising awareness about “fat talk” and opening dialogue about body image and self-esteem. Because negative body image is a community problem, we need to solve it as a community.

Spotlight on Scripps dining hall experience. Options of balanced, fun meals to create on a Friday night.

Name: Antoinette Myers Age: 19 Major: Politics/Anthropology dual Favorite part of your body: Eyes Favorite food: “Shrimp. Shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, sauté it…” Thoughts on orgasms: Orgasms are like dia­monds. Every woman needs to have one. Name: Becky Armstrong Age: 18 Major: […]