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Archive for category: Responsible Consumption and Production

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Penny Production

Diana, , January 25, 2021February 1, 2021, Fall 2020, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 2

According to Upfront’s latest edition, experts are considering whether or not to stop the production of pennies. When you...

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Penny Elimination

Litzy, , January 24, 2021February 1, 2021, Argument, Coronavirus, Environment & World, Fall 2020, Media, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

In the article, “Is It Time to Eliminate the Penny?” I learned that the U.S. produces more than 7...

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Nail Technician

Melody, , December 11, 2020December 11, 2020, Career & Job Readiness, Fall 2020, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0
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Astroturfing and The Importance of Corporate and Political Transparency

Ellie, , December 11, 2020December 11, 2020, Fall 2020, Media, Politics, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, This is America, 1

If you have been keeping up with political news and campaigns, especially in this election year, then you are...

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Is Christmas Too Commercialized?

Kaileigh, , December 11, 2020December 11, 2020, Fall 2020, Religion, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 5

As soon as the clock strikes midnight on Halloween, stores rush to put away the Halloween decorations, and only...

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Why Do We Decorate Christmas Trees?

Kaylee, , December 10, 2020December 11, 2020, Fall 2020, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 2

Many people enjoy decorating a Christmas tree every year. This tradition is extremely valuable to so many people, but...

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Fashion and Men

Karla, , December 4, 2020December 9, 2020, Art, Fall 2020, Responsible Consumption and Production, 2

In today’s society, it may seem difficult to come into terms with a lot of people’s difference of opinions....

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Movie popcorn at home?

Rosa, , November 19, 2020November 19, 2020, Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 10

Many movie theaters have been closed for months—and the popcorn is piling up. People have been eating plenty of...

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Individualism as an American Value

Annabella, , November 4, 2020November 5, 2020, American Creed, Fall 2020, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, This is America, 3

Liberty, equality, and equal opportunity for all are at the core of our values as Americans. None of them...

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Paper toilets aren’t the only supplies vanishing

Cesar, , April 24, 2020April 24, 2020, Coronavirus, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, 3

As we are in the crisis of Coronavirus, we have made many precautions to not get infected by natural...

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You down with down?

Strom, , April 3, 2020April 3, 2020, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, 2

Yeah, you know, those feathers in your pillow, the ones that prick you sometimes and your like, what the...

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How is the government going to stop the production and ban the use of animal testing?

Aria, , March 6, 2020March 13, 2020, Fall 2019, Life on Land, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, 0

In the article regarding animal testing, I learned that animals don’t necessarily need to be tested as there are...

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Meatless Meat Backlash

Sam, , February 25, 2020March 6, 2020, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, 1

In the article, Meatless Meat is Becoming Mainstream-and its Sparking a Backlash, by Kelsey Piper she talks about the...

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Research Update: Plant Based Diets Can Save the Planet!

Hannah, , February 18, 2020February 22, 2020, Responsible Consumption and Production, Spring 2020, 1

In my search to find more research on plant based diets and how they can save the environment, I...

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Fast Fashion: Research Continuation

Emily, , February 14, 2020February 17, 2020, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, 2

Fast fashion is cheap, low-quality clothing produced which follows trends and is not intended to last. The problem is...

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Are vegans good for kids?

Mijin, , February 13, 2020February 17, 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, 1

When I read articles and books, some people say that being a vegetarian as a child does not matter...

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The World is Ending

Max, , February 13, 2020April 2, 2020, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, 3

In 2012 everyone thought the world was going to end but it seemed so silly....

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How to start your own workout plan

Joshua, , February 11, 2020February 17, 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Life Skills & Fitness, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sports, Spring 2020, 4

Our ancestors were killers, hunters, and especially runners. It’s in our DNA to be physically active. Everyone can be...

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Plant Based Diets and Saving Our Planet

Hannah, , February 10, 2020February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, 3

In my last youth voice post, I discussed a new plan that New York city schools were implementing into...

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Childhood Hunger in America (Part 2)

Bella, , February 9, 2020February 24, 2020, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, Zero Hunger, 0

Childhood hunger is a problem that is often overlooked in the U.S. even though millions of children experience it...

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America Means A Horrifying Place to Find an Amazing Opportunity

Luis, , February 9, 2020February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, 0

When people think of America, they usually think about the “American Dream” or “The Land Of Opportunity”. After all,...

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America Means: Diversity

Claire, , February 8, 2020March 6, 2020, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, 2

When it comes to the concept of America, most people think of fast food and “The American Dream.” According...

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Public and Private Zoos

Jonathan, , February 7, 2020February 24, 2020, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, 0

Public zoos are funded by the government, donations, and revenue from entrance fees, to merchandise, and food. Private zoos...

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Possible Solutions to Animal Farming Problems and Likelihood of Implementing Plant-based Diet

Sam, , February 7, 2020February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, 1

A study conducted by EJ Lea and D Crawford looks at the likelihood of the average person to make...

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Why improving education in youth detention centers improves society as a whole

Erica, , February 7, 2020February 24, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Partnerships for the Goals, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Prison, Quality Education, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, 2

I have read and annotated three articles that look into education systems inside of youth detention centers, also known...

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Fast Fashion & Sustainability

Emily, , February 7, 2020February 17, 2020, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2020, 0

If we want to shift society away from fast fashion, my first source believes luxury brands need to be...

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Do you think wild animals should be caught?

Heriberto Cardenas-Cervantes, , January 29, 2020February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 7

Until now the plot in upfront reminds me of something that happens in my good city happened before because...

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Should We Ban Plastic Bottles?

Graham, , January 26, 2020February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Life Below Water, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 2

Tons of plastic debris is discarded every year, polluting lands, rivers, coasts, beaches, and oceans. The main problem for...

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Should Marijuana be Legalized

alex, , January 21, 2020February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Good Health and Well-Being, Life Skills & Fitness, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 4

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

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Childhood Hunger in America (Part 1)

Bella, , January 21, 2020February 26, 2020, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Zero Hunger, 0

Childhood hunger is a problem that is often overlooked in the U.S. even though millions of children experience it...

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Is a vegetarian diet really have benefits for the environment

Katie, , January 21, 2020February 17, 2020, Call to Action, Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Life on Land, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 2

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

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Homeless

Idrissa, , January 21, 2020February 24, 2020, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Research Help, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 4

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

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A problem no one is solving

Lola, , January 19, 2020February 24, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Environment, Fall 2019, Life Below Water, No Poverty (Economy), Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 3

It seems like we are all aware that plastic consumption is at all time highs. Even if you specifically...

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NYC Schools Go Meatless on Mondays!

Hannah, , January 17, 2020February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

In the CNN article New York public schools to have ‘Meatless Mondays’ starting this fall, written by Doug Criss,...

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Animal Rights

James, , January 17, 2020February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 1

Animals have been a part human interest since humans have been on Earth.  Whether hunting animals for food, sport,...

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Fashion and Justice

Emily, , January 17, 2020February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

EBSCO Sources The Real Cost of Your Blue Jeans. Thomas, Dana. “The Real Cost of Your Blue Jeans.” Newsweek Global,...

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Lack of Education on Nutrition to Younger Generations

Kaitlyn, , January 17, 2020February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 2

In recent years, it has been brought to many people’s attention that it is becoming more and more important...

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MAUS II Part 2

Willbert, , January 15, 2020February 17, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

In “MAUS II,”  by Art Spiegelman, pages 41 – 74, for several months, Artie visits his father regularly to...

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Problem-Solution Overview

Eric, , January 14, 2020February 22, 2021, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 2

Overview/Who is involved Since 2015, a civil war has been occuring in the middle eastern country of Yemen. After...

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Be Thankful For Your Blessings

Husnain, , January 13, 2020February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Family, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 2

“I hate you.” That is the last thing I remember saying. During dinner, my mother and I had gotten...

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IS School Necessary?

Willbert, , January 10, 2020February 24, 2020, Fall 2019, Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption and Production, 5

I ask this because there are a lot of smart and wealthy people that didn’t even finish high school....

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MAUS II Part 3

Willbert, , January 9, 2020February 17, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, 0

MAUS II part 3 by “art spiegelman” The next morning, Vladek announces plans for a trip to the supermarket,...

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MAUS II Part 2

Willbert, , January 9, 2020February 17, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, 0

In MAUS II Part two by “art spiegelman” For several months, Artie visits his father regularly to hear more...

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Immigrants

Remigia, , December 20, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Immigration, Oakland, Partnerships for the Goals, Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 9

I was 11 years old when I came into the United States to have a better education. I’m an...

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Construction is Causing Rent Increase

Melissa, , December 20, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 1

Did you know that from 2014 to 2018 rents have increased by 35%? This all has to do with...

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Can Vegetarians Improve Climate Change?

Cora, , December 20, 2019February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 6

A vegetarian is someone who eats a more plant based diet. There are six different types of vegetarians including...

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Bread stapled to trees

Joshua, , December 19, 2019February 17, 2020, Art, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Happiness, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 10

The Internet is full of interesting and especially odd ideas. These ideas sometimes get so successful that even communities...

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La tradición de los resturantes

Fanny, , December 19, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 7

Why do you think that central american food is being cooked by white chefs more without them having any...

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Homelessness in Oakland

Dayanara, , December 19, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 10

“In the count taken in January using federal guidelines, Oakland had 861 sheltered people and 3,210 unsheltered people, bringing...

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Struggles Being Homeless In Oakland

Jaqueline, , December 19, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 11

Why do you think people are homeless and living on the streets? Do you think it is their fault?...

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Immigrant Struggle

America, , December 19, 2019February 24, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Oakland, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 10

Immigration Struggle What do immigrants have to go through? Based on what I see happening in my community, Oakland,...

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Are We Under Appreciating Food Truck Workers?

Christian, , December 19, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Oakland, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 7

    Are We Under Appreciating Food Truck Workers? Do you like food trucks? Well then you probably don’t...

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How Do Gang Members Feel While In A Gang?

Jesus, , December 19, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Oakland, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 8

When you think about thugs, what comes to mind? Society might say probably a group of people with tattoos...

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Migration

Divianca, , December 19, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 6

“I was 32 when I came to the US the first time, in 1998. The violence and crime in...

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What Happens When You Increase the Rent of Your House?

Aida, , December 19, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 5

By: Aida Pablo There are 4,071 homeless people in Oakland. So why are homeless people in the streets? There...

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Street Vendors

Luis, , December 19, 2019February 17, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Zero Hunger, 0

When did they legalize street vending? Despite the contributions of an estimated 50,000 vendors in Los Angeles, it wasn’t...

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Construction is Causing Rent Increase

Melissa, , December 19, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Gentrification, Housing, Oakland, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 7

Did you know that from 2014 to 2018 rents have increased by 35%? This all has to do with...

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Immigration to Oakland

Omar, , December 19, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Oakland, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 3

Immigration In Oakland Did you know, deported Immigrants can have very serious psychological damage and trauma. Nearly 4 in...

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Churches In Oakland

Robert, , December 19, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 8

According to Church Angels’ directory, there are over 313 Churches in Oakland (ChruchAngel.com).this source is credible because Churches are...

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If You Really Know Me

Noemi, , December 18, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Poetry, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

If you really know me, you would know that I’m afraid of  Spiders because they look scary If you...

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Secondhand Shopping As a Solution to Fast Fashion

Emily, , December 17, 2019February 10, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 1

Sustainability is at the forefront of many people’s mind today. The lack of sustainability in our society is a...

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Climate Change and Potatoes

Elliot, , December 17, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

Climate change is increasing average temperatures all over the world, and these changes in temperature are having extreme consequences...

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Save the Tortoises

Ella, , December 17, 2019February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Fall 2019, Life on Land, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

Climate change is something that affects all living organisms in our world. One of these is a species of...

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Obesity, One Size Fits All?

Hannah, , December 17, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

Obesity has become one of the most popular modern day health threats across the United States. Obesity kills millions...

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A New Way to Deal with the Plastic Pollution Crisis

Dominic, , December 17, 2019February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Life Below Water, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 4

One of the biggest issues in today’s industrial world is that humans are creating more waste now than ever....

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Krispy Kreme Nazis?

Sophia, , December 12, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Zero Hunger, 3

Recently the Rienmann family found out their family has some dark ties. They found out that their ancestors Albert...

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My Mom’s food

Yeury, , December 11, 2019February 17, 2020, Argument, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

In my thoughts, I think my mother cooks the best food ever. When I first came to the U.S...

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Cam, , December 11, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

Everyday we recycle to save waste and to make things reusable. But some think that it’s not the best...

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How can humans stop climate change?

Mijin, , December 10, 2019February 17, 2020, Climate Action, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 3

Global warming and climate change is an important issue in the world these days as populations grow. Many people...

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The relationship between humans and animals

Siwei, , December 10, 2019February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

The biological world is a rich and colorful, vibrant world, the eagle striking the sky, the fish gliding, the...

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Felon Disenfranchisement and Recidivism

Jackson, , December 10, 2019February 24, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2019, Incarceration, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

In recent years, sentencing reform has received a lot of attention. We’ve rightly come to the realization that we...

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Sex Trafficking

Khristina, , December 9, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

Sex trafficking has become very prevelent recently. Some people ask exactly what sex trafficking is. Sex Trafficking is when...

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Is America the best country in the world?

Samuel, , December 9, 2019February 24, 2020, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, This is America, 3

Let’s be honest, America isn’t perfect nor will it ever be. But I think living in America is one...

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Is being Vegetarian Good for You?

Carter, , December 8, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Good Health and Well-Being, Life Skills & Fitness, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Zero Hunger, 2

A lot of people think that a vegetarian diet is not good for a person. A vegetarian diet is...

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Why do people want to cut down on greenhouse emissions?

Roman, , December 6, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

Since the industrial revolution in the 1800s the Earth’s climate has been changing drastically. The most notable effect is...

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How is plastic affecting the human race?

Asnica, , December 6, 2019February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 1

Plastic has a chemical in it called bisphenol A (BPA) and this chemical is very dangerous for us humans...

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Global Warming Threats

Timmy, , December 6, 2019February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Life Below Water, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 3

Global warming is a huge problem going on in the world that I think often gets overlooked in everyone’s...

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Should we have Zoos?

Timothy, , December 5, 2019February 17, 2020, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 6

Controversy has always been a topic around zoos and the humane aspect of keeping animals captive. Many people love...

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Preserved Heritage

El-Hassn, , December 4, 2019February 17, 2020, Everyday Use, Family, Point of View, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 2

I was having dinner with my mother, Mama, at the table in the backyard of our house. The backyard is...

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Maggie’s Diary

Celines, , December 3, 2019February 17, 2020, Everyday Use, Point of View, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 5

Today was a great day. When I woke up, everything looked like a normal day but I never imagined...

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Maggie’s Mournful life

Yeanoor, , December 3, 2019February 24, 2020, Everyday Use, Fall 2019, Family, Point of View, Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 3

The yard of my house is so beautiful. It makes me feel that I am sitting in my living room...

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Deforestation is hurting our environment

Yeury, , December 3, 2019February 17, 2020, Argument, Environment & World, Responsible Consumption and Production, 1

People cut all the trees down to make tall buildings and other things that are made with trees but...

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We Eat Too Much!

James, , November 30, 2019February 24, 2020, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 4

I know we set aside one particular day each and every year to express our thankfulness for all that...

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The War in Yemen

Ebrahim, , November 26, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spark Inquiry with Questions, 8

This question makes me confused because it concerns us. What I think I already know is that my country...

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Not all people like food from Honduras or USA

Kaitalin, , November 26, 2019February 17, 2020, Argument, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 1

Not all people like food from Honduras or USA because it tastes different from each other. In 2016 my...

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The Meaning of Family

Laya, , November 26, 2019February 17, 2020, American Creed, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 12

“With family on your side, there isn’t a battle you can’t lose”. It is more than fair to say...

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How World War II Affected American Life

Taylor, , November 25, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, This is America, War, 3

As most would know, World war II made a huge impact on the whole world. But what some may...

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Americas Hope

Han, , November 25, 2019February 18, 2020, American Creed, American Dream, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Terrorism, This is America, 1

The book BullyVille presents a real-life event and also what happens in many parts of the United States. When...

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What can be done for Global Warming?

Kutay, , November 23, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 3

In these days, I think that global warming is one of the biggest threats which is getting dangerous. In...

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What’s up with Keto?

Sophie, , November 23, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Good Health and Well-Being, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 3

Every year there seems to be a new diet going around promising health improvements and weight loss. These diets...

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College is expensive.

Audrey, , November 22, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Quality Education, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

The tuition for college has quadrupled and was much cheaper for older generations. American taxpayers are charging students for...

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Are zoos bad for animals?

Mijin, , November 22, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Life on Land, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 3

When I am going to the zoos, I can see lots of various animals and I feel that animals...

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Why people aren’t going vegetarian

Lola, , November 22, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Zero Hunger, 1

A vegetarian diet holds ethical, environmental, and health benefits. The meat production system is producing a large percentage of...

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Climate Change

Sydney, , November 22, 2019February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 1

In this article about climate change, I learned more about climate change and all of the effects that it...

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Shouldn’t Have Done That

Chelsie, , November 21, 2019February 17, 2020, Bio ELL, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 1

Walking on the street, I was coming home from school.  Where I could see merchants setting on the sidewalk...

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Poverty and the Blight

Owen, , November 20, 2019February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, No Poverty (Economy), Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

Poverty is a major problem around the world. The issues of hunger and poverty are struggles that almost every...

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What is Our American Culture?

Cooper, , November 20, 2019February 17, 2020, American Creed, Bullying, Fall 2019, LGBTQ+ Rights, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 1

Our American Culture is something that each and everyone of us see everyday. Whether or not we see it...

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Eviction and the Evicted

Drew, , November 20, 2019February 24, 2020, American Creed, Fall 2019, Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 1

The promise of housing for all is one of the essential values we hold as Americans. In Evicted, by...

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How does Literacy affect people’s lives?

Lauren, , November 19, 2019February 18, 2020, Call to Action, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, No Poverty (Economy), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

   The book Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich takes you into the everyday life of lower income families and...

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Why are the Impoverished Judged?

Madison, , November 19, 2019February 18, 2020, American Creed, Clean Water and Sanitation, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, No Poverty (Economy), Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Social Class, 1

Poverty can be defined as “the state of one who lacks a usual or socially acceptable amount of money...

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The Conflict of Trade War

Eric, , November 18, 2019February 24, 2020, Fall 2019, No Poverty (Economy), Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 2

Recently, 28 China entities were put in American blacklists. American companies are not allow to provide products for them...

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Global Warming and Climate Change

Abraham, , November 15, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

Global Warming and Climate Change focused on Global warming, which is currently the main issue, and how climate change...

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My Immigrant Story

Joshua, , November 14, 2019February 24, 2020, Bio ELL, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 3

This is a very sad experience because I had to leave everything behind, for example, my family. I need...

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Problems caused by Plastics

Sydney, , November 12, 2019February 18, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Life Below Water, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 10

In the article about plastics, I learned about how plastic does not just affect ocean life. It affects everything....

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Plastic Pollution

Katie, , November 12, 2019February 17, 2020, Call to Action, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Life Below Water, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 2

In this day and age it is hard to imagine life without plastic, we see it everywhere for example...

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PLASTIC PLANET

Pauline, , November 11, 2019February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Environment, Environment & World, Life Below Water, Nature, Responsible Consumption and Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 3

It is very discouraging to think how much plastics are now in the oceans due to human waste. In...

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How is the government going to stop the production and ban the use of animal testing?

Aria, , November 5, 2019February 24, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Life on Land, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 9

In the article regarding animal testing, I learned that animals don’t necessarily need to be tested as there are...

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Opposing viewpoints: Healthy or Processed?

Maddie, , November 5, 2019February 24, 2020, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 1

Is it true that fruits and vegetables are more expensive than junk food?  In today’s society in America, we...

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Is Equality A Real Thing?

Paula, , November 4, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Politics, Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 2

Equality of opportunity is “ the idea that people ought to be able to compete on equal terms, or...

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What causes obesity?

Kutay, , November 4, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 3

Obesity is one of the most common problems which is rapidly growing in today’s society. Obesity is a health...

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Milky Milky Yum Yum Yum

Ben, , November 4, 2019February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Nature, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 4

Since our birth, our parents have been forcing us to guzzle gallons of milk, insisting that it’s good for...

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Do dolphins and whales use ultrasound only for communications?

Mijin, , November 4, 2019February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 4

Humans cannot communicate underwater unless we use our bodies to communicate. When humans do activities underwater such as scuba...

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The American Recycling Program Needs to be Revisited

James, , November 4, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

Believe it or not there was a time, not so long ago, that the average American family only had...

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Plastic in our Worlds Ocean

Cam, , November 4, 2019February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Life Below Water, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 4

Over the last couple of years we have seen a massive growth is our oceans trash and specifically the...

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Big Factors of Climate Change

Gedeon, , October 26, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 3

In article one, We Produce Too Much Food. The Green New Deal Can Stop This, Eric Holt-Gimenez claims that...

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Pineapples on Pizza: The Epitome of Human Morality

Michael, , October 25, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

Over the past week, I had an argument with a block headed, stubborn, close-minded, pizza fanatic. Rather loud for...

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Why is climate change bad? What can you do to stop it?

Emily, , October 25, 2019February 18, 2020, Art, Clean Water and Sanitation, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 3

Why is climate change bad? It causes an increase in temperatures across the globe. Soon, in some places, it...

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The Pros and Cons of Factory Farming

Emily, , October 25, 2019February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

The issue I chose is factory farming.  The author of the first article believes that factory farming is an...

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Why do people move to the United States from the Dominican Republic?

Luis, , October 24, 2019February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Getting Started, Immigration, Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 3

The world is changing fast just like people and that is interesting. People have changed this world in different...

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The Components of American Culture

Rachel, , October 17, 2019February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

When thinking about American culture, I think about what Americans do everyday and what they’re accustomed to. Many Americans...

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YES, The Government Does Protect The Environment

Aliko, , October 16, 2019February 24, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

There are many American values like personal control over the environment.  The environment has become a huge discussion today...

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The King

Wilbert, , October 16, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Shadow Box, Showcase, 1

Who am I? I am a Cisgender Male my name is Wilbert Bernal Reyes, I am named after my...

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Is Money Over Valued?

Mikeala, , October 16, 2019February 24, 2020, Fall 2019, No Poverty (Economy), Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 2

What do Americans value the most? Money, of course. They still value their rights and their freedom but money...

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The Importance of Hard Work in America

Mitchell, , October 16, 2019February 18, 2020, Argument, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 3

Hard work is an American value that has been extremely important throughout history. It is the backbone behind the...

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Dear Baby Polar Bear

Luka, , October 11, 2019February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Poetry, Raise Your Voice, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Writing & Communication, Youth Activism, 8

Dear Baby Polar bear, You are a fluffy bundle of playfulness rolling down a snowy hill You are a...

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“Fighting for you poem”

Rumi, , October 11, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 1

To the polar bears You are big, tough, strong, and ferocious They say the ice caps you live on...

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“Fighting for you poem”

Oliver, , October 11, 2019February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

Dear Polar Bear You are big, cute and snow white. They say your ice will melt,  They say your...

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Climate Change

Antoine, , October 11, 2019February 17, 2020, Climate Action, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 2

In this assignments, we were asked to write a poem based fighting for you poem. For my Poem I...

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Emily’s Journalist Bio

Emily, , October 10, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Journalist Bio, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

My name is Emily Schmidt, and I am one of the editors-in-chief of my high school newspaper Rampant Lines...

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Jack is Back

Jack, , October 9, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 4

My name is Jack Hastings and I am from Greenville, North Carolina. This is my senior year at JH...

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Writing, Life, and Me: My Journalist Bio

William, , October 9, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Journalist Bio, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 3

My name is William Becker, and I am a sophomore at J.H. Rose High School in Greenville, NC. I...

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Healthcare and Surplus of Goods in the United States

Maddie, , October 8, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 6

The United States has an abundance of food and supplies and has more than enough to maintain a healthy...

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Sustainability as a Trend

Kaila, , October 8, 2019February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 4

The environment has become quite the concern of many people. However the reasons behind the efforts to move to...

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Shadow Box

Omar, , October 4, 2019February 17, 2020, Art, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Shadow Box, Showcase, 4

The items in my Shadow Box represent me, my counter narrative. When people look at me, they see a...

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shadow box

Fanny, , October 4, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Shadow Box, Showcase, 2

This shadow box represents, my culture and myself. When people look at me, they see sometimes see me as...

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KOREAN TACOS :’O

Rolando, , October 3, 2019February 17, 2020, Art, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 4

So far, in the Asiatic section in THE GLOBAL KITCHEN reminds me of something I saw. Is similar because...

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Medical Marijuana

Olivia, , October 3, 2019February 17, 2020, Art, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 7

There is an epidemic running rampant throughout our country. This disease and crisis have claimed the lives of at...

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My Life Shadow Box

Angel, , October 2, 2019February 17, 2020, Art, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Shadow Box, Showcase, 2

By: Angel Gutierrez Solorio The objects in my Shadow Box represent my faithful self, my counter narratives. When people...

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Hi, New Family

Krystal Diaz, , October 1, 2019February 17, 2020, Art, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Guest Post, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

  Hi, New Family   We sit at the table conversing while eating a meal we were invited to....

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Cat Lover

Emanuel, , September 18, 2019February 17, 2020, Art, Bio, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

My name is Emanuel Gonzalez. What’s important to know about me is that at times I’m lazy, but when...

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Sights and Smells of a Mall

Ashley, , July 19, 2019February 17, 2020, Art, Beauty, Fall 2019, Places We Love: Photos, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Summer 2019, 0

I love to go to Bay Plaza Mall. It’s my favorite place in the Bronx. The mall has good stores...

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Single-use Plastic

Yeira, , June 23, 2019February 17, 2020, Art, Clean Water and Sanitation, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Life Below Water, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 6

Dear Youth Voices, We should use less plastic, ban single-use plastic, and start managing our waste. Single-use plastic should...

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A Solution to the Plastic Problem `

Zania, , June 23, 2019February 17, 2020, Art, Clean Water and Sanitation, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Life Below Water, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 5

Dear Readers on Youth Voices, If you are unaware of the plastic pollution that is occurring in our modern...

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Single-use Plastic

Ricardo, , June 23, 2019February 17, 2020, Art, Clean Water and Sanitation, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Life Below Water, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 3

Dear Youth Voices, Plastic Pollution is a serious topic that should be focused on. Many times, the plastic is...

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Plastic Around The World

Vette, , June 23, 2019February 17, 2020, Art, Clean Water and Sanitation, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Life Below Water, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 2

Did you know plastic has been around for more than 50 years? Also, did you know that plastic never...

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We should ban Unnecessary Single-use Plastic

Estela, , June 23, 2019February 17, 2020, Art, Clean Water and Sanitation, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Life Below Water, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 0

Dear Fellow Teens, As a country, we should ban or reduce unnecessary single-use plastics like water bottles, plastic bags,...

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The Beach

Stephanie, , June 6, 2019February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, 1

Skin showing suns out.Bodies full of water.Waiting in lines.Rides are exciting.People laughing.Making jokes.Running around toBe first.Ice cream meltingFood smells...

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Can people change from violence? Can violence change anything?

Ivan, , June 5, 2019February 17, 2020, Fall 2019, Poetry, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, 2

Can people change from violence? Can violence change anything? “Changes” by Tupac Shakur provokes these questions.  On the surface,...

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Free CTA Pass for Chicago Students

Janely, , June 5, 2019February 19, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Quality Education, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Transportation, 41

Many Chicago Students walk it to school every day. For various reasons, some of the students come in late...

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Living without Papers

Anonymous, , May 30, 2019February 24, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Immigration, Partnerships for the Goals, Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, 3

“They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people.” “Well, somebody’s doing the...

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Wonder

Stephanie, , May 29, 2019February 17, 2020, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, 0

you smell the sea breeze. The food is really good. It’s always busy every day. There are mostly crazy...

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Pork Skin

Kasandra, , May 23, 2019February 17, 2020, Poetry, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, 2

My backyard.The place where I spend almost my entire day,Playing with my dogs and cleaning up their mess,Picking up...

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Global Warming

Koree, , May 21, 2019February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Environment & World, Life Below Water, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, 3

There are lots of logical reasons that disprove global warming. Conserve Energy Future says, “Scientists who argue against global...

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An Informative Video About Trees No One Else Thought About…

Karen, , May 18, 2019February 17, 2020, Environment, Environment & World, Nature, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 0

Trees are pretty much one of the only other largely populated organism existing on this planet besides the humans....

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From “Rags To Riches”

Amy, , May 16, 2019February 17, 2020, Homelessness, No Poverty (Economy), Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 0

Everyday thousands of NYC citizens plunge into homelessness. There are many reasons people become homeless and yet there aren’t...

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Ocean Pollution

Elsie, , May 16, 2019February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Environment, Environment & World, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 0

From walkways, when we commute, and subways, litter is everywhere. Littering can prompt deplorable mischief on our daily lives....

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Littering in NYC

Ritwika, , May 15, 2019February 17, 2020, Environment, Environment & World, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 2

I chose the digital activism topic of littering in New York City because I am concerned about the sanitation...

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Climate Change and the Ocean

Raine, , April 30, 2019February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Life Below Water, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, 5

Climate change is mainly a result of burning fossil fuels. Because of the greenhouse effect, excess heat is trapped...

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A letter to the mayors.

Martha, , April 26, 2019February 24, 2020, Drugs, Homeless LGBTQ, Homelessness, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Upstander, 3

April 22nd, 2019 Dear Mayors Libby Schaaf and London Breed: We are writing to you about the issue on...

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The art of math and cutting hair

Rafael, , April 18, 2019February 17, 2020, Bio, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, 2

Hey! My name is Rafael Delgadillo and I’m 17 years old. I was born in the Dominican Republic in...

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One Thing

Orlando, , April 17, 2019February 17, 2020, Bio, Clean Water and Sanitation, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, 3

My name is Orlando Ramos. I was born in September of 2000 in Austin, Texas. I have lived in...

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Kinda My Thing

Holley, , April 9, 2019February 17, 2020, Bio, Life on Land, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, 8

My name is Holley and animals are kinda my thing. Who i am is hard to describe because animals...

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A Never-Ending Search

Bryan, , March 12, 2019February 17, 2020, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, Stories, Writing & Communication, Zero Hunger, 9

A man zips down the road in his red 68’ camaro.  Sunglasses glinting in the sun. Frosted tips waving...

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Designer Clothes

Ricardo, , March 11, 2019February 17, 2020, Abortion, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, This I Believe, 5

People say you should never judge a book by its cover. But we all know that people make decisions...

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Family Comes First

Kobie, , March 10, 2019February 17, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, This I Believe, 0

I believe that my family is what shaped me into who I am. I’ve come to believe this because...

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Climate Change

Ivy, , January 25, 2019February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2018, Life Below Water, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2019, 2

Climate change is important because it affects the entire planet and everyone on it. Some of the effects of...

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Do You Care About The Homeless In Your Community

Adrian, , January 9, 2019February 18, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2018, Homelessness, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 9

Do You Care About The Homeless In your Community?     How many homeless people have you seen in...

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Homelessness: Are Politicians Doing Enough?

Lupita, , January 8, 2019February 24, 2020, Fall 2018, Homelessness, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, The Fifth Column, 5

Homelessness: Are Politicians Doing Enough? “I would just say to the politicians, what if it was you? What would...

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You Attract What You Think

Angela, , November 27, 2018February 17, 2020, Fall 2018, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, This I Believe, 13

The law of attraction can shift your entire life, only if you grasp how it works and absolutely believe...

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Rags to Riches

Teo, , October 30, 2018February 24, 2020, American Creed, American Dream, Fall 2018, Goals, Happiness, Homelessness, Immigration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sports, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 0

My independent reading book, The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball’s Greatest Players by Clayton Geoffreys, talks about LeBron...

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What are american values and how can we apply them

Ari, , October 30, 2018February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2018, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 0

Some American values are Community, Friendships, Patriotism, Bravery and Romantics. By having these values imbued in American texts these...

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The Expansion of Light Pollution

Alexandra, , October 22, 2018February 17, 2020, Climate Action, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2018, Nature, Politics, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 1

With the implementation of government policies, the effects of light pollution, such as washing out starlight in the night...

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Should Bottled Water Be Banned?

Penelope, , October 1, 2018February 18, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2018, Life Below Water, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 25

Earlier this year, around March, I became really focused on saving the environment. It had never really occurred to...

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Land Pollution and Climate Change

Tanner, , February 24, 2018February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Environment, Nature, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2018, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 3

Land pollution is probably the most evident one we can see, but it still can be hard to notice....

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When will the human race come to an end? Argumentative Research Topic

Billy, , February 8, 2018February 17, 2020, Climate Action, Environment, Fall 2017, Responsible Consumption and Production, Science, Showcase, Spring 2018, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 4

Us humans have been around for along time, but at the rate we’re going right now, we might not...

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Feed the Hungry not the Streets

Melody, , January 19, 2018February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Drugs, Fall 2017, Gentrification, Homelessness, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, The Fifth Column, 3

    Awareness for the homeless “The estimated number of people on streets and in shelters in 2015 was...

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Are Animals dying for our Needs?

Luis, , January 19, 2018February 17, 2020, Fall 2017, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 21

  Animal testing is necessary to develop new medicines and vaccines. I think animals possess some rights like not...

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LGBTQ in The Streets

Liz, , January 19, 2018February 17, 2020, Coming Out, Homelessness, Responsible Consumption and Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities, The Fifth Column, 4

  LGBTQ in The Streets   Did you know that 26% of the LGBTQ youth have trouble coming out...

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Why Obesity is the worst problem in America today

Bobby, , January 10, 2018February 17, 2020, Argument, Beauty, Biases, Decision Making, Fall 2017, Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 11

“Beauty on the outside doesn’t reflect how I am on the inside.” Is there truth in this? Yes. But nowadays...

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What Does it Mean to be American

Shelby, , November 28, 2017February 24, 2020, American Creed, American Dream, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Homelessness, Immigration, Partnerships for the Goals, Reduced Inequalities, Refugees, Responsible Consumption and Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 0

“America is not the greatest country in the world anymore.” – Will McAvoy, a character from HBO’s Newsroom created...

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Is overpopulation a big problem that needs to be answered?

Parker, , October 18, 2017February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Decision Making, Environment, Good Health and Well-Being, Happiness, Nature, Responsible Consumption and Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 0

Places like India, China and Africa that have an enormous population and with the increase in population we see...

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Spare Change

Zoe, , October 17, 2017February 17, 2020, American Dream, Call to Action, Community, Decision Making, Drugs, Fall 2017, Homelessness, No Poverty (Economy), Quality Education, Responsible Consumption and Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 1

Panhandling: to stop people on the street and ask for food or money. Begging. We see this everywhere, from...

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What are the biggest issues facing the world today?

Billy, , October 17, 2017February 17, 2020, Call to Action, Climate Action, Community, Environment, No Poverty (Economy), Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 2

Though there are many issues facing the world today, there are some that are much more pressing than others....

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Fresh Water Scarcity

Savannah, , February 10, 2017February 24, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Environment, Fall 2016, Nature, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 0

We use water in almost everything we do every day of our lives. We drink it, we cook with...

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Women in the Victorian Era-Main Ideas

Paige, , February 2, 2017February 24, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2016, Family, Gender Equity (Women), History, Inquiry, Partnerships for the Goals, Responsible Consumption and Production, Rights, Showcase, 0

Virtually no rights-rights given to husband at time of marriage Bodily ownership became husband’s “Representations of ideal wives were...

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Diet versus exercise: Which works better?

Ramazan, , January 9, 2017February 17, 2020, Fall 2016, Good Health and Well-Being, Psychology, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Zero Hunger, 4

For leading a healthy lifestyle, it simply comes down to diet and exercise, the most effective method is where...

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Helping Hand

Vanessa, , December 13, 2016February 17, 2020, Homelessness, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 7

I would like to address the issue on homelessness. As the years go by I feel like the homeless...

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Breanna, , October 31, 2016February 17, 2020, Debt, Drugs, Family, Homelessness, No Poverty (Economy), Responsible Consumption and Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 0

The book I have continued reading, is the book Homelessness by Karen Latchana Kenny. I have continued reading this...

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