Christine McDow

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Opinion

What is it to have an eating disorder?

By Christine Mcdow | February 29, 2024

They say that to have an eating disorder is to be at war with yourself. Likewise, to paraphrase Baudelaire, they say that the greatest trick of the enemy is to convince you that there is no war. Overcoming an eating disorder is challenging because it requires you to choose to be at peace with your body ...

Opinion

On my long-term relationship with the internet

By Christine Mcdow | April 16, 2020

"My relationship with the internet was fine until Middlebury announced that it would be closing as a precautionary measure due to the Covid-19 crisis."

Opinion

Shirley Temple and the Optimistic Orphan Trope

By Christine Mcdow | March 21, 2019

Shirley Temple redefined the meaning of celebrity and stardom in American popular culture.

News

New Year’s Resolutions: My Keys to Better Learning and Happiness

By Christine Mcdow | January 17, 2019

In hunger and tiredness, the joy of learning can easily be forgotten.

Opinion

Counting the Costs of Applying ED in the NESCAC

By Christine Mcdow | November 29, 2018

The carrot of the admissions advantage offered by early-decision admissions programs may be too tantalizing to resist.

What is it to have an eating disorder?

On my long-term relationship with the internet

Shirley Temple and the Optimistic Orphan Trope

New Year’s Resolutions: My Keys to Better Learning and Happiness

Counting the Costs of Applying ED in the NESCAC

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