Category: Fall 2026

Introduction In the United States and other Western or colonial nations, water is viewed as a commodity. The same can be said for many natural features, but water is often the most egregious example. Protections are solely centered around how effectively the water in question is able to serve a predesignated purpose, be it fishing,…

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected with the continuous exchange of tangible goods and conceptual ideas, even the most subtle concepts are not immune to these global forces. Beauty standards, once rooted in the traditions unique to each culture, have become a “melting pot” shaped by transnational influences and global media, redefining how people across…