To those who don’t have a slothful walk, lengthy stare, or messy appearance, stop looking down on the red-eyed rascals on campus who do.
There are all kinds of campaigns to eliminate stigmas, prejudices, and stereotypes. Why should it be different in this case? Why should the snot-nosed, glossy-eyed students get dirty looks on their way to class?
The whole situation is ridiculous considering it stems back to a life lesson your mothers taught you, “don’t judge a book by its cover.”
For the sake of your mother’s wisdom, stomp out the red-eyed stigma. It is the next step in bettering humanity.
The surrounding hills of Ventura County have sprouted green in the warmth of the last few weeks, and with the newly blossomed flowers and fierce winds, glossy-eyed students in a lifeless wander is the inevitable on campus.
When that kid walks into your art appreciation class late, his eyes squinted, mouth open, lips dry, clothes wrinkle, don’t be frightened; don’t be rude. He may just need a hug. He may just have allergies.
Everyone has been there; every smell gone, every second a sniffle, every gust rued, and you find yourself asking the question “why am I school right now?” And “why is there a film of water on my eyes keeping me from seeing farther than five feet ahead?”
Then, the guy comes who you open the door for, he takes one look in your eyes and assumes the worst. Quickly averting his eyes, what’s next is the worst part; he gives you a snide “thanks” as he walks into class.
An accidental shoulder bumping with a red-eyed person probably won’t lead to a missing wallet. In fact, it could lead to a striking conversation or funny exchange of jokes.
Changes need to be made! Assumptions can be true, but remember, you may be blinded by the thin layer of water that sits on your eye.
Spread the word! Stomp the stigma! And if anyone really wants to start a campaign, feel free.