Sam Judge
My name is Samantha Judge and I am twenty years old. I am originally from New York City and am currently attending college at UMASS at Amherst. I am on exchange from New Mexico State University, but plan to transfer to UMASS for next year. The "Body Image in the Media" group appealed to me because I don't like the way women are portrayed in the media and wanted to help spread awareness about the injustice that women are subject to in Society. The imgages that are prevalant in society are extremely damaging to young girls and adult women. I plan to be a journalism major and plan to work in the media when I get out of college. I hope to help spread more positive and enlightened messages about women in order to give young girls more reasons to love themselves and their bodies. 
Clare McCallum
I am a sophomore majoring in Social Thought and Political Economy. I am from Concord, NH. I chose to work on this project because I have always been interested in the way the media, especially certain mainstream magazines, portray women and support unhealthy and unattainable "ideals".
Laura Hern
My name is Laura Hearn and I'm a junior at the University of
Massachusetts in Amherst,MA. I am currently studying for a Bachelors Degree in
Communications with a minor in English. My decision to take Womens
Studies 201 was an enlightening experience and has exposed me to the many
issues at hand that affect women's lives. The activism aspect of the class
was of interest to me because I have always considered myself
pro-active in other areas of my life and wanted to extend that to womens
studies. This project has been a wonderful experience that has allowed to me
to talk with other women about their views and personal thoughts on
media and body image. Because I had an interest in this topic before hand,
it was interesting for me to hear the views of other women and how the
media has affected their own body image and self-esteem. By creating
this website and filming this documentary, I hope to share these insights
and information with other women.
Laura Perry
Major: Psychology
Class: 2002
I chose to be in the Body Image/Media group because I think
it is important for young women to have positive role
models in their lives. They need to see images of women
that are strong, confident, and powerful. I am hoping that
this website will provide young women with a better
perspective on the media and how they portray women. As
well as open they eyes to alternative ways of thinking
Lydia Kim
Hi~! I'm currently a junior and an English major at Umass, Amherst. My future goal is to become an elementary teacher, because I love children and I love working with them. Working in this action project has helped me to open my eyes to see what's going on in this society. Body images in the media has been effecting many women in this country. I hope this E-zine will help everyone to open their eyes, and see how much the media is influencing our lives. Enjoy... 
Cristal Cruz
Hola! I am a third year student from Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, double-majoring in Journalism and Women's Studies. A rehabilitated fashion magazine junkie, the media and its portraits of women have forever been topics I am very interested in and passionate about. Working in this project has been a learning experience about feminism,activism, and even cultures. I hope you all enjoy this amateur e-zine that weve put up for all of you. It was a lot of work, but it was a hell of a ride. Que vivan las mujeres del mundo!
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