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Literature and Mental Health
Written in Pain:
What Osamu Dazai Taught Me About Surviving Myself
Osamu Dazai’s novel No Longer Human and its portrayal of alienation, shame, and identity crisis. It connects these themes to the emotional struggles faced by many youth today, particularly regarding mental health and social pressure. The paper also includes a personal reflection on how Dazai’s work resonated with me and why his voice remains important for modern readers.
Alice Preciado
2/7/2026
Environment and Geography
Bipolarity of "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle"
in Developed vs Developing Regions
The paper examines the concept of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” and how its meaning and impact differ between developed and developing regions. It explores how vagueness, unequal access to knowledge, and economic and infrastructural barriers shape the effectiveness of the 3Rs across the globe. The paper also critiques how sustainability initiatives can unintentionally reinforce global inequality and superiority, arguing for greater international support and cooperation to achieve truly equitable environmental progress
Maryam Qureshi
2/8/2026