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I got active in climate studies this summer through an internship where I did research on the atmosphere and, specifically, clouds. Climate change is such a dire issue. Our planet’s gonna keep warming unless we do something about it. I’m definitely not someone who’s doing everything right. We’re all contributing to this problem of climate change. Personally, what I could do is be more aware of the small things: energy usage, water usage, and how much trash I use.
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PHOTO by Anuj Khemka REPORTING by Rachel Lewis
WHAT I’VE LEARNED Anika Rekulapelli Junior
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Now that it’s junior year, I’m realizing that I have to take advantage of my lunchtime and my bus rides. I just think it’s important to get your work done on time as much as possible, to participate in class, and to create connections with your teachers.
One of my interests is American Sign Language club. I really enjoy the language because it’s spoken by using signs, as opposed to spoken verbally. I think because our country is very diverse, it’s important to be accommodating of other people. If there’s someone you know who speaks Spanish, it’s important to know a little bit of Spanish or if you encounter someone who’s deaf, it’s important to know a bit of American Sign Language.
