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Tuesday, November 12, 2024 — Houston, TX

Alex Hayes



NEWS 11/19/14 1:57am

Letter to the Editor: Kindness should supersede style

Last week, the Thresher featured a piece titled, “You are what you wear, whether you like it or not,” which encouraged students to dress nicely in the name of boosting self-esteem. Mentioning that the way we think we look impacts our self-esteem and confidence, the article pushed for an elevated state of dress.