Brainstorm Blog #1: Zine

The concept I want to explore for my zine is social media trends and standards that I do not agree with. With new platforms and a rising industry of influencers, the expectations of what it means to be successful have changed dramatically. It can be difficult to distinguish the difference between what is healthy, both mentally and physically, and what is not. For example, eating healthy has obviously been proven to be a “good thing,” but people have begun to believe that they need to be cooking their own meals and eating only healthy foods all the time. Especially for college students, it can be difficult to do this for every meal, everyday, and get all of their work done, opening the door to disappointment. I want this zine to tell people that although a lot of these practices can be beneficial, it is important to understand where the line is drawn.