by Anuj Khemka , Aafreen Ali, Annika Duneja, and Nathan Mo
F A C E U E L V A The face we know best is our own, but it is also the one we most criticize. Taking inspiration from their family and friends, Jefferson students battle through their facial insecurities.
Glancing at her reflection, freshman Charlotte Minnigh analyzes her features. Insecurities can stem from many places. In Minnigh’s case, they come from the portrayal of women in the media. “A lot of times women in the media just don’t have the same exact face shape as me. I guess in movies the women look a very certain way,” Minnigh said. “I do get a lot of body positivity stuff on my Instagram feed, but there’s a lot of other things too. I don’t think [my insecurities] were caused by any one person, more just like over a period of years.” PHOTO // A. Khemka ILLUSTRATIONS // A. Song