Julia Brooks, Author at The New School Free Press

Looks Can Be Deceiving

Equinox Gym “skinny fat” ad campaign released in 2012.

Two years ago, Laura**, a 20 year old New School student who stands at 5’6”, weighed 150 pounds — well within the “normal” range. Nevertheless, motivated by a…

Cat-Calling Me Won’t Get You Pussy

Illustration by Yoonji Kim

I have an innate desire to live in a world where we all have equal access to public spaces. I do not want to be harassed by random…

Be a Light for Peace

Young children surrounded the reflecting pool, playing and splashing in the water. They giggled each time a lantern came floating their way, pushing it more towards the center.

On September 21, the second annual Shinnyo-en “Be a Light for Peace” Lantern Floating Ceremony was held at Hearst Plaza in Lincoln Center from 1-5 p.m. Shinso Ito,…