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The Trauma of Separation

Andrew, , January 23, 2020, Fall 2019, Family, Immigration, Showcase, 0

I chose to study immigration detention centers. It is important because this has been a huge problem with today...

Is Homework Really Beneficial?

Peter, , January 22, 2020, Education, Fall 2019, Showcase, Student-Centered, 0

Schools are receiving increasing pressure to move to using curriculum that is more based around, self-centered learning and self...

Housing Epidemic in the Bay Area

Theo, , January 22, 2020, Fall 2019, Housing, Justice and Inequality, Showcase, 0

The Bay Area housing crisis is an important issue to me for the sole reason that I have grown...

Was President Trump’s reaction to Iran justified?

Jimmy, , January 22, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2019, Justice and Inequality, Showcase, War, 1

As you all have heard, on December 31, 2019, a U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was attacked and under siege...

Tablets or Textbooks for School?

Matt, , January 22, 2020, Education, Fall 2019, Media, Showcase, Technology, 0

Textbooks have been a classroom necessity for a long time, but now it seems that tablets, and laptops have...

A different Diet

Sydney, , January 22, 2020, Environment, Fall 2019, Health Care, Showcase, 0

In this article about being a vegetarian, I got a deeper understanding of the pros of being a vegetarian. I...

Environmentalist Youth

Kathryn, , January 22, 2020, Climate Change, Fall 2019, Showcase, Youth Activism, 0

The climate change generation has increasingly formed part of peaceful protests and demonstrations urging local and global policymakers to...

Abortion

Sophie, , January 22, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2019, Showcase, Women, 1

In one article about abortion, in talked about how in 2008, an estimated 86 million women had unplanned pregnancies....

Here’s how Russia’s new weapon would leave us defenseless.

Charlie, , January 22, 2020, American Creed, Argument, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Economy, Fall 2019, History, Justice and Inequality, Nuclear Energy, Politics, Rights, Showcase, Violence, War, 0

Ever since the beginning of the Manhattan project in 1942, humans have been obsessed with the inhalation total of...

How wildfires have destroyed Northern California

Adam, , January 21, 2020, Environment, Fall 2019, Showcase, 2

In every part of the world, natural disasters pose a threat to the people living there, whether it’s the...

Was Jesus Divine?

Samuel, , January 21, 2020, Fall 2019, Religion, Showcase, 1

Jesus Christ of Nazareth was probably the most influential individual to ever live. Two thousand years ago, a Jewish...

Should Marijuana be Legalized

alex, , January 21, 2020, Fall 2019, Health Care, Life Skills & Fitness, Showcase, 4

Medical marijuana legalization is one of the hot topics in politics in recent years. With more states making the...

Renewable Energy

Jackson, , January 21, 2020, Climate Change, Fall 2019, Showcase, 2

I have chosen to study renewable energy and its importance in the world today. “We’re in a race against...

Why children shouldn’t be expected to save the whole world

Livia, , January 21, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Emotional Health, Fall 2019, Life Skills & Fitness, Mental Health, Protest, Showcase, 0

(Or why child protests ain’t really the best) The fact that children are protesting is not a problem, per...

AVTR the car of the future?

Casey, , January 21, 2020, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Showcase, 0

Within society today we face more complex problems everyday. One of our biggest problems is the amount of pollution...

The American Opioid Epidemic

Nic, , January 21, 2020, Drugs, Fall 2019, Showcase, 1

The american opiod epidemic has been increasing over many years since the late 1990’s. This was the time that...

History of Vaping

Riley, , January 21, 2020, Fall 2019, Health Care, Life Skills & Fitness, Showcase, 0

The Modern e-cigarette was created in China by a man named Hon Lik in 2003. But not until 2006-2007...

Gentrification

Jack, , January 21, 2020, Fall 2019, Showcase, 0

Textbook Disparity in America

Emma, , January 21, 2020, Education, Fall 2019, Showcase, 0

There seems to be a disparity amongst American history classes. Textbooks in America are writing different narratives for the...

Capitalism vs Democratic Socialism.

Kaila, , January 21, 2020, Fall 2019, Justice and Inequality, Showcase, 1

A common idea that is spread among the youth of America is a move from a capitalist economy to...

A Young Black Man Was Choked By Police at a Waffle House After Prom — A Cell Phone Video Captured What Happened.

Ronata, , January 21, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2019, Police, Showcase, 0

by Alix Langone As strange as it may seem, there have been many incidents of police misconduct at Wafflehouses...

Is Homework Beneficial?

Ruhang, , January 21, 2020, Education, Fall 2019, Showcase, Student-Centered, 0

Many people do not like homework, and I am one of them. Homework is indeed good or bad. Less...

We Have A Problem With Voting And I Might Have A Solution

Cooper, , January 21, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2019, Justice and Inequality, Showcase, Voting, 0

Voting is a vital part of our democracy and I truly believe that everyone should have their own opinions...

Is a vegetarian diet really have benefits for the environment

Katie, , January 21, 2020, Animal Rights, Call to Action, Climate Change, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Showcase, 2

Vegetarianism has been around ever since Ancient Greece (570 BC – 495 BC) There were many philosophers back then...

Immigration

Khristina, , January 21, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2019, Immigration, Showcase, 3

Donald Trump’s Presidency has brought many people aware of immigration and illegal immigrants. Some people view this as Our...

Stop Suicide

Honam, , January 21, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2019, Mental Health, Showcase, 3

Currently, more and more people are faced with the problem of depression and pressure from work or school. Especially,...

Voting Holiday

Matthew, , January 21, 2020, Fall 2019, Showcase, Voting, 0

The voting process in America is the most prevalent form democracy takes in our nation today. People all throughout...

Cost-effectiveness for nonprofits evaluating foster care reform projects

Angeth, , January 21, 2020, Fall 2019, Family, Life Skills & Fitness, Mental Health, Showcase, 0

The article I was reading was basically reviewing the best ways to reform foster care. The author of the...

Homeless

Idrissa, , January 21, 2020, Fall 2019, Research Help, Showcase, 2

Today there are many homeless people everywhere in the united states begging for food and homes to sleep. The...

Free College?

Emily, , January 21, 2020, Career & Job Readiness, Education, Fall 2019, Showcase, Student-Centered, This is America, 0

In recent years there has been a debate on whether or not the government should pay for college. Graduating...

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Is Homework Really Beneficial?

The Next Step for Children’s Climate Change Protests

Housing Epidemic in the Bay Area

Was President Trump’s reaction to Iran justified?

Tablets or Textbooks for School?

Here’s how Russia’s new weapon would leave us defenseless.

How wildfires have destroyed Northern California

Why children shouldn’t be expected to save the whole world

Capitalism vs Democratic Socialism.

A Young Black Man Was Choked By Police at a Waffle House After Prom — A Cell Phone Video Captured What Happened.

We Have A Problem With Voting And I Might Have A Solution

Is a vegetarian diet really have benefits for the environment

Cost-effectiveness for nonprofits evaluating foster care reform projects

Are Cellphones Effective During School?

Voter ID Laws in the United States

Is the Green New Deal a reasonable solution to large scale problems?

Does the death penalty stop the crimes happen?

Altering Advanced Placement Classes

Should assisted suicide be legalized?

The Harmful Side of “Voluntourism”

Which Is the Better Option: Electric Cars or Gas Cars?

NYC Schools Go Meatless on Mondays!

The Ethics Behind Testing on Animals

Australian Wildfire: What Now?

Financial Education in America

The path from patients to people, we need to focus on our elderly

EBSCO Sources for Research Essay

Should Mental Health Assessments be a part of Gun ownership?

Lack of Education on Nutrition to Younger Generations

Outright banning guns won’t work. What will?

Lack of Education in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Paris Agreement/Climate Change

Healthcare: Problem-Inquiry Solution

Education in Schools About Climate Change

The final part of Orange Is The New Black.

Abstinence-Based Sex Education in Utah

What is the Best Way to Reduce Abortion Rates?

How the ski industry can save itself

Increasing Utah’s Public Transportation will lower the Inversion Season

The Fourth Part Of Orange Is The New Black.

Be Thankful For Your Blessings

Changes in Life and Circumstances

Diverse Immigrant Communities Unite to Preserve TPS

The Third Section Of Orange Is The New Black By Piper Kerman .

Part Two Of The First Part Last

Representing Opposing Sides in “Boxers & Saints” by Gene Luen Yang

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland: an analysis and review

On: Foundation, By Issac Asimov

Golden State leaving to the Golden Gate

Construction is Causing Rent Increase

Air Pollution and the Environment

Finland’s social climbers: How they’re fighting inequality with education and winning

Can Vegetarians Improve Climate Change?

La tradición de los resturantes

Pavement Issues In Oakland And Why They Haven´t Been Resolved

Struggles Being Homeless In Oakland

Sideshows in Oakland since 1980

Are We Under Appreciating Food Truck Workers?

The Golden State Warriors Move To San Francisco

How Do Gang Members Feel While In A Gang?

Undocumented People Mark Their Spot in The USA

Homeless, Rent, Problems With Solutions

What Is Did The Tech Boom Cause?

Why is Hard for Immigrants to find Housing?

What Happens When You Increase the Rent of Your House?

KP Launch and the positive benefits of internships

Immigrants; Migrating for the Better

Construction is Causing Rent Increase

Does Oakland Really Care For The Homeless?

Less Gun Violence, less worries

The Big Message In The Billboard

To what extent are electric vehicles a solution to global pollution?

A Small Sign With A Big Meaning

The Meaning Behind The Protest Signs

How South Africa used soccer to help end domestic violence

Gun Violence in America: Opposing Viewpoints

The Second Part Of Orange Is The New Black

Singapore is moving underground

How one Maine school is cutting $30,000 or more from the cost of college

Are we living in the largest mass extinction to date?

Stopping Sex Trafficking at the Truck Stop

Preventing Racism Through Children’s Books

California Fights Vaping in Schools

The housing problem for college-age foster youths.

Student Debt: Are There Any Solutions?

Having a career before being charged for college tuition

The addition of Vocational training to schools.

The Crime of Parenting while Poor

Secondhand Shopping As a Solution to Fast Fashion

Why is mental health important to me?

Do video games contribute to youth violence?

Lack of Education Inside the Juvenile Justice System Creates an Endless Cycle

Meet the Womanikin, the Breasted Vest Working to Close the CPR Gender Gap

A New Way to Deal with the Plastic Pollution Crisis

Teaching Young Students About the Birds and the Bees

The Climate Change Generation Wants to be Heard

Building Greener Ships to Keep the Sea from Rising

How Colorado Halved Abortion and Teen Birth Rates

Virtual Reality as Therapy for Pain

America: The Most Diverse Country in The World

Black Live’s Matter Fighting Injustice

Five More Minutes: Why Schools Should Start Later

Should We Legalize Prostitution?

What’s the Risk in Using Medical Marijuana?

Is Vaping a Safer Alternative?

Freedom, Liberty and The Constitution

Is keeping a Firearm in a household safe?

Should Service Be Required Nationally?

His Daughter Means Everything to Him

the scary movies should be banned

Does outdated gender roles that still exist?

Michael’s monologue (act 1 scene 7)

Gun Control the only viable solution

Desensitized to Desensitization

Mission: Save Planet Earth with Greta Thunberg

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