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             Attractiveness is a societal construct that has evolved over time since humanity started to interact with the earth. In modern times we are closer to recognizing and defining some universally desired characteristics as conventionally attractive, expanding on the idea that people are physically attractive in a variety of ways. However, there is still a perpetuation about the singular attractive body reflected in media. The use of conventionally attractive people to portray an ideal lifestyle is constantly implemented in visual advertisements, such as for perfumes, clothing, nutritional products, and even medicine. People strive to be like models who symbolize the result of perfection, and it is what motivates them to engage in certain aspects of self care that not only affect themselves, but the people around them. Being attractive is unnecessarily important in our society.      The false narrative that continues to pres...

  My Vacation: Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Park     In my week-long trip to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, I was exposed to a plethora of new landscapes, plants, and animals that were drastically different from my original Midwest environment. From wandering herds of bison dotting the rolling hills to curious black bears searching for berries in dense huckleberry bushes, my vacation was truly one of a kind.           Part 1: Grand Teton National Park We spent around 3 days in Grand Teton National National Park, and it was probably the more scenic part of our vacation. Living in a quaint valley surrounded by two majestic mountain ranges, we had plenty of time to adsorb and marvel at the rustic scenery. Although we went on multiple hikes throughout our stay at the Tetons, our most memorable hike was the 7-mile trek to Inspiration Point, a lookout area situated on the cliffs of the Tetons, thousands of f...

     Firefly Lane  By Ceyda Urcan (This review talks about later events in the book which may count as spoilers to some)  I haven’t read many novels so I can’t claim to be a master in the subject but Firefly Lane truly stuck with me. Firefly Lane  is a 2008 novel written by Kristen Hannah. The novel tells the story of Kate and Tully. The story is set in the summer of 1974 when eighth-grader Kate decides to officially accept the fact that she will always be an outcast at the bottom of the social ladder. That is until the popular, trendy, and endlessly cool Tallulah Hart moves on next door and claims she wants to be Kate’s friend. This is the start of a decades-long friendship.  Firefly Lane is a truly beautiful story between flawed characters. Kate supports Tully as her best friend but also can’t help feeling jealous. Tully stands out, Tully always catches everyone’s eyes while Kate is left in a shadow much too big to see over. However, she is able to ...

            They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera is a heart-wrenching novel about the contemplations surrounding the anticipation of death. The story centers around two troubled teens, Mateo and Rufus, who receive a phone call informing them that they will meet an untimely death in the next 24 hours. Their situation declaring them Deckers, they seek an opportunity to live the rest of their lives with personal fulfillment. Rufus is a foster kid struggling with facing the reality of his relationship with his ex-girlfriend Aimee, and Mateo is an introvert living alone with his father in critical condition, afraid to take risks but longing to discover a new side of himself. They match on Last Friends, an app for Deckers and Non-Deckers to chat and keep each other company while one or both have the burden of carrying knowledge of their own approaching demise. Rufus and Mateo instantly connect online and decide to embark on an adventure that will satisf...

  Relationship Analysis in  Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Growing up, I was not into the Harry Potter series. The theme of wizards and magic did not interest me. Then Covid occurred. I decided to give Harry Potter a shot. Over that summer, I read most of the books. However, I did not finish the entire series and still had to read the final two books. This past month, I started to read "Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix" by J. K. Rowling. Since Harry Potter is a series, all of the books are connected in some way, so it was easy to know what was going on. The series as a whole is similar to a chain in which the beginning or end of one of the books connects in some way to the previous or future book. In this case, each book represents a year of Harry at Hogwarts. Usually, something absurd happens each year, but each book does a pretty decent job of summarizing each year with such immense detail. However, vast detail can make books certainly long and this is t...