Performer sings about self-image
Students encouraged to love themselves
 Nathan Chiantella photo editor
Lisa Hunter performs inspirational songs aimed at women. Hunter has released four albums. The last was entitled "Love Yourself Just As You Are" (2003).
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Self-esteem and self-acceptance were the topics of a concert held to
encourage students to have a positive self-image.
Singer and songwriter Lisa Hunter performed in the College Center Grand
Ballroom Monday night.
Hunter has been performing inspirational concerts in colleges across the nation for the past three to four years, trying to reach out to people with her message.
Hunter said she specifically gears her programs toward women.
Hunter said that she speaks largely from experience, since she suffered
from severe depression during part of her life.
"I felt like I was a bottomless pit inside," Hunter said.
Eight years ago, however, her voice instructor said that the only way
she was going to fill that hole was to fill it with self-love.
"I believe every person is radiant and full, and it’s possible
for everyone to feel connected to their full, whole self," Hunter
said.
Michele Cavoto, nutritionist for the University Health Center said, "I
think a lot of women appreciated it, they saw a light at the other side."
"I liked hearing a young man saying he hadn’t thought about
how women view themselves," he said of the discussion of different
perspectives.
Junior Erika Blinstrub said, "I think [Hunter] was a unique performer
and she had a good message. A lot of girls can relate."
The concert was attended by males and females, as well as students and
faculty members.
Junior Jenny Fagerlund said, "Everyone needs to realize that they
are as good as they are."
Hunter has released four albums. Her first was released in 1996 and her
most recent record was released in 2003 and is titled "Love Yourself
Just As You Are."
The Health Center, the Stop Eating and Exercise Disorders team, the Ever Body Is Beautiful committee and Sigma Sigma Sigma sponsored the concert.
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