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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

A graphic depicts the words "Body Positivity" above hands making a heart shape. Opinion Columnist Habiba Kamel argues that the body positivity movement is a way to bring people together when it comes to loving one's body. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Body positivity does not promote obesity

By Habiba Kamel, Opinion Columnist | April 16, 2025

“Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.” This common quote is often recited in the world of body image. However, acceptance of all body types has become more prominent in today’s society. Body positivity is defined as the idea that all individuals...

Sleep deprivation could have scary consequences

By Anthony Parlogean | October 9, 2019

Crazy schedules and heavy workloads for college students make the infamous all-nighter inevitable, but a lack of sleep has detrimental effects, both physically and mentally, and may be literally killing you.Americans spend about 36 years of their life...

Life is too short for counting calories

July 21, 2011

A girl walked into my work one day. Even though she was probably in her late 20s or early 30s, she couldn't have been more than 90 pounds.Even with her baggy clothes, you could still see her bony spine protruding from her shirt as she bent down to look...

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