{"id":101061,"date":"2026-05-07T20:14:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T00:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bennett.edu\/news\/?p=101061"},"modified":"2026-05-07T19:48:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T23:48:02","slug":"the-belle-magazine-spring-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bennett.edu\/news\/the-belle-magazine-spring-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The Belle Magazine | Spring 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><div class=\"_3d-flip-book  fb3d-fullscreen-mode full-size\" data-id=\"0\" data-mode=\"fullscreen\" data-title=\"false\" data-template=\"short-white-book-view\" data-lightbox=\"dark-shadow\" data-urlparam=\"fb3d-page\" data-page-n=\"0\" data-pdf=\"https:\/\/www.bennett.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bennett-College-BELLE-Magazine-Spring-2026-v2.pdf\" data-tax=\"null\" data-thumbnail=\"\" data-cols=\"3\" data-book-template=\"default\" data-trigger=\"\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to the Spring 2026 edition of <em>Belle Magazine<\/em>, Bennett College&rsquo;s food and culture lifestyle publication created by the students of our Department of Journalism &amp; Media Studies. In this special issue, <em>Belle Magazine<\/em> invites readers into conversations centered around &ldquo;Taste, Truth &amp; Tradition,&rdquo; exploring the ways food connects us to our memories, wellness, culture, relationships, creativity, and community. As Bennett College celebrates a century of educating and empowering women, this edition reflects the voices, perspectives, and storytelling traditions of Bennett Belles who continue to shape the world around them with purpose and passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"exploring-the-impact-of-belle-magazine-on-food-culture\">Exploring the Impact of Belle Magazine on Food Culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside this issue, readers will discover stories that explore how food is far more than what appears on a plate. From conversations surrounding food insecurity in Greensboro and the realities of campus dining to affordable dorm meals, natural remedies, and food literacy education, each story highlights the connection between nourishment, wellness, culture, and community. Features such as &ldquo;The Missing Meal&rdquo; and &ldquo;What&rsquo;s Already in Your Kitchen Could Help You Heal&rdquo; encourage readers to think critically about access, health, equity, and the experiences that shape daily life for students and families alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This edition also embraces joy, creativity, and modern culture through engaging lifestyle content designed to connect with readers in meaningful and entertaining ways. Readers can participate in interactive quizzes like &ldquo;What Does Your Plate Say About You?&rdquo; and &ldquo;Which Food Reviewer Are You?&rdquo; while exploring stories about food influencers, first-date dining culture, and the growing impact of social media on how people experience food today. These pages celebrate storytelling, self-expression, and the ways food traditions continue to shape identity and connection across generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the heart of this publication is Bennett College&rsquo;s continued commitment to education, leadership, and community empowerment. Supported through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlmillingcompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pearl Milling Company grant<\/a> focused on food literacy, this issue was fully developed through the creativity and collaboration of Bennett students working across writing, editing, photography, design, branding, and media production. The publication serves as both a learning experience and a platform for emerging storytellers to amplify voices, document lived experiences, and create journalism that informs, inspires, and uplifts the Bennett community and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As <em>Belle Magazine<\/em> returns after a 10-year hiatus, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bennett.edu\">Bennett College<\/a> proudly continues a legacy rooted in Black women&rsquo;s excellence, innovation, leadership, and sisterhood. This publication stands as a celebration of the creativity and vision of Bennett Belles while honoring the institution&rsquo;s enduring impact over the last century. 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