Vanshika Unveiled

          T he way one dresses has always been a point of observation. In English class we learned how the clothing choices of Jackie Kennedy were very closely scrutinized, yet this is evident in a numerous of other cases as well. From royalty to public figures, clothing is an indication of not only identity, status, and wealth, but also an individual's values and beliefs. One example of clothing used as a medium to send a message is the Civil Rights Movement, where fashion became more than just fabric and threads, and instead became a statement for defiance. Amidst the calls of justice, fashion played an integral part in African American's reclamation of their cultural identities. It started off with small things, like using African fabrics such as kente cloth, but this eventually transformed into the deliberate integration of African aesthetics into the everyday attire of African Americans. This served a much larger purpose than could be imagined. By asserting...

 Our nature is so often neglected. From habitat destruction to a lack of conservation efforts, all one sees in our environment is empty space perfect for urbanization and infrastructure development. But nature holds more solutions to our problems than people realize, making nature anything but a wasteland. It's been consistently proven that nature holds calming effects found no where else. In a society where people face stress by both internal and external pressures, nature provides an aid. Likewise, it also has other benefits. Many medicinal herbs are used even in modern medicine and are based upon either naturally occurring molecules or derivatives of these. An example of this is Aspirin, which was inspired by the widely used salicylic acid. What many don't know is that salicylic acid was derived from the bark and the leaves of willow trees, and used all throughout history to even now. The benefits coming from nature are indisputable, but short-term profit is still more valua...

 Often times, we don't realize the harmful effects our actions can have. But even worse is when we know the negative effects our actions may have, but still do it. There can be many reasons for this, but the one I find most understandable is how people value, and only really notice, the short-term benefits over the long-term consequences of their actions. One example of this is procrastination. People may procrastinate because of the instant gratification that happens because of it, like being able to spend more time on one's phone. The happiness after procrastinating is immediate however, the consequences are not, which can make it difficult for people to realize there are downsides. Suppose you have a test in two days and you should be studying right now to reap the benefits of your actions during your test day, but when faced with a task that requires effort and yields delayed rewards, people may choose to procrastinate and do something more immediately rewarding like watchi...