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Archive for category: Violence

Home Civic Engagement & Social Justice Violence

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The Violence in Chicago Neighborhoods

Elizabeth, , February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Showcase, Spring 2021, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Violence, 0

A key to Chicago community areas can be found here. I’m sure we’ve all seen or heard at some point...

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Are Shooting Games a Reality?

Juan, , February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Gaming, Guns, Violence, War, 0

In Afghanistan, a country where war doesn’t stop in any time soon, children and teens find themselves escaping reality...

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Ending the Violence for Millions of Children

Gus, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Family, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, Violence, 0

The main issue that this article addresses is the challenging environments that some children have to grow up in...

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Police Brutality and Body Cameras

Nyayeek, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Police, Showcase, Spring 2021, Violence, 0

One “solution” for Police Brutality was to have police officers wear body cameras, this was supposed to help us...

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Men’s Crisis Hotline to Save Lifes

Lindsey, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Coronavirus, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, Spring 2021, Violence, 0

In the city of Bogotá, Columbia, there is a large concern over men’s mental health that may lead to...

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Are monkeys taking over Thailand?

Diana, , December 13, 2020December 14, 2020, Community, Fall 2020, Life on Land, Privacy, Showcase, Violence, Zero Hunger, 7

Imagine if you lived in a city that was heavily populated with dogs? Cats? Lizards? Well some people are...

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The Harlem Renaissance

Drew, , November 3, 2020November 3, 2020, Black Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter At School, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Community, Getting Started, Media, Music, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Race Relations, Raise Your Voice, Religion, Rights, Slavery, Violence, What do I stand for?, 0

(Since this story doesn’t revolve around one person, I thought I would create the protagonist as a whole. Basically...

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Couple Next Door

Ian, , October 27, 2020October 27, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Family, Showcase, Violence, 4

Anne, the protagonist in The Couple Next Door, has a few traits that influence their relationships with others. One,...

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Riot- Walter Dean Myers plot

Jaylene, , October 13, 2020October 16, 2020, Black Lives Matter, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Family, History, Police, Protest, Rights, Showcase, This is America, Violence, War, 0

Recently, I read  Riot, by Walter Dean Myers.  I appreciated and enjoyed this play. I appreciated being able to...

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Riot by Walter Dean Myers

Jaylene, , October 8, 2020October 16, 2020, Black Lives Matter, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Girl, History, Point of View, Police, Politics, Protest, Showcase, This is America, Violence, War, Writing, Youth Activism, 1

The book I am reading is called “Riot” by Walter Dean Myers. The book is in the form of...

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Stop the Violence

Cindy, , February 22, 2020December 14, 2020, Black Lives Matter, February 2020, Guns, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Poetry, Police, Showcase, Spring 2020, Violence, 5

Opening my eyes up every day once again another one of my loved ones getting killed. Listening to the news,...

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Charlie’s Enigma

Tahjmier, , January 30, 2020December 14, 2020, Fall 2019, Family, Race Relations, Showcase, Violence, 0

As a young black man in America, It seems like I have confusing examples to live up to. I...

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No links between violent video games and shootings

asher, , January 24, 2020January 29, 2020, Fall 2019, Gaming, Showcase, Violence, 2

From a study by James Ivory he has found no link between video games and violence. He went on...

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What’s The Deal With Police Brutality

Noa, , January 23, 2020March 4, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2019, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Police, Showcase, Violence, 4

Police brutality is a word that’s used for unjustified or unintentional harassment, verbal assault, physical or mental injury. It...

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

Charlie, , January 22, 2020January 27, 2020, American Creed, Argument, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2019, History, Nuclear Energy, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Rights, Showcase, Violence, War, 2

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

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Do video games contribute to youth violence?

Dominic, , December 17, 2019December 17, 2019, Argument, Bullying, Call to Action, Fall 2019, Gaming, Good Health and Well-Being, Psychology, Showcase, Violence, 5

Parents are teaching their kids values in the wrong ways. Giving kids video games that show aggression and violence...

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China’s Big Secret

Charlie, , December 11, 2019February 24, 2020, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Crime, Dystopia, Fall 2019, Good Health and Well-Being, History, Immigration, Incarceration, No Poverty (Economy), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Police, Politics, Prison, Privacy, Protest, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, Refugees, Religion, Rights, Showcase, Slavery, Terrorism, Violence, War, 1

For a while now, I’ve always noticed that countries with totalitarian Governments like the Soviet Union and North Korea,...

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NO violence

Keily, , December 10, 2019December 11, 2019, Argument, Fall 2019, Pro Gun Control, Protest, Showcase, This is America, Violence, 1

 While observing at the imagine i can say people are serious & standing up for what they want. They...

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The CIA Wanted To Kill American Innocents, And May Have Killed The Man Who Stopped Them

Eggert, , December 10, 2019February 24, 2020, Crime, Dystopia, Fall 2019, History, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Terrorism, Violence, War, 2

More conspiracies have been confirmed than you might think. Take examples such as Watergate and MK-Ultra. Today’s conspiracy is...

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How can we limit gun violence?

Matthew, , December 10, 2019December 11, 2019, Fall 2019, Guns, Showcase, Violence, 2

The issue of guns in America is one of, if not the most important issue that envelops the country...

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Concealed Handguns

Dominic, , December 10, 2019December 10, 2019, Crime, Decision Making, Fall 2019, Guns, Showcase, Violence, 0

Crime happens all the time, crime is also something that everybody would like to change. Concealed weapons are a...

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Are Drones a National Security Threat?

Riley, , November 22, 2019November 23, 2019, Crime, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Media and Message, Showcase, Violence, 0

People and their drones in the past few years there have been more threats and more than the less...

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What’s the deal with Airplane Safety?

Charlie, , November 22, 2019November 23, 2019, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Community, Fall 2019, Media, No Poverty (Economy), Showcase, Violence, 3

A fear of flying is not unusual, in fact it’s so common, there’s a name for it.  It’s called...

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Do Violent Video Games Contribute to Youth Violence

Peter, , November 12, 2019November 12, 2019, Gaming, Sports, This is America, Violence, 7

Psychology Today writes about the American Psychiatric Association (APA) who published a report in 2015, stating that “playing violent...

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Diplomacy Is the Key to American Success

Han, , October 15, 2019February 24, 2020, American Creed, American Dream, Argument, Call to Action, Fall 2019, Family, Friendship, Goals, Good Health and Well-Being, Happiness, Love, Partnerships for the Goals, Politics, Showcase, This is America, Violence, War, 1

At a time when the United States is under development and facing corrupt relations, global public opinion started to...

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Child Abuse: Presentation

Tasnia, , May 18, 2019May 18, 2019, Call to Action, Raise Your Voice, Spring 2019, Violence, 1

I chose the topic of child abuse for my digital activism topic for multiple reasons. The first being that...

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Equality and Justice

Eclas, , May 16, 2019May 20, 2019, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Mind Dump, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Race Relations, Raise Your Voice, Religion, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2019, Violence, 0
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The Path to Peace

Christian, , April 12, 2019April 15, 2019, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Showcase, Spring 2019, Violence, 3

True peace cannot be obtained by violence, but only by coming together and understanding each other.   True peace is...

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Nonviolence

Calder, , March 14, 2019March 15, 2019, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2019, Violence, 2

NonviolenceMeansWillingness to sufferNonviolentdemenstratorsrose up with dignity

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American Means

Leo, , February 20, 2019March 13, 2019, American Creed, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Showcase, Spring 2019, Violence, 1

In reality, “American” means that you are a member of a country filled with violence, and hate because that’s...

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Do Violent Video Games Make Kids More Violent

Dashiell (Dash), , January 25, 2019March 8, 2019, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2018, Gaming, Showcase, Spring 2019, Violence, 2

I have chosen to study how we best inform people about the relationship between violent video games and real...

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Bias, Racism, and Death in U.S. Communities

Edwin, , January 8, 2019January 9, 2019, Black Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter At School, Crime, Police, Protest, Race Relations, Raise Your Voice, Taking a Knee, Violence, 9

Bias, Racism, and Death in U.S. Communities Why is Police Brutality causing death? “It could have a lot to...

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Stereotypes In Oakland

Doraneli, , January 8, 2019January 8, 2019, Fall 2018, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, 3

Stereotypes In Oakland   It’s not even about us as humans anymore. It’s mostly about us being portrayed as...

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Violence in oakland

Khalid, , January 8, 2019January 8, 2019, Fall 2018, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, 4

On December 13th, I was in my car and somebody hit us when they were running away from the...

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Solutions To Oakland Violence

Daniel, , January 8, 2019January 8, 2019, Fall 2018, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, 3

Let me introduce you to  to Oakland. I believe that Oakland is violent because of what I have seen...

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Violence in Oakland

Leslie, , January 8, 2019January 8, 2019, Fall 2018, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, 4

Why do you believe people are violent? An Oakland resident Ethan Cole, brought up so many interesting ways in...

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Can Fortnite affect a person negatively or positively?

Dustin, , January 8, 2019January 8, 2019, Fall 2018, Gaming, Showcase, Violence, 9

In 2018 there were a lot of new trends that were popular. For instance Fortnite is a game that...

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The effects of violence

Beatriz, , January 8, 2019January 8, 2019, Fall 2018, No Poverty (Economy), Showcase, Violence, 7

“I think some people commit violent crimes because it’s something that will give an effect compared to someone just...

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The Effect Of Violence On Youth, Oakland California

Diego, , January 8, 2019January 8, 2019, Fall 2018, Showcase, Violence, 6

Diego Fernando Rivera-Soto Humanities 9 Ms. Portugal 12/21/18   The Effect Of Violence On Youth, Oakland California   Do...

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Justice for Emely Peguero

Crismeylin, , November 6, 2018November 29, 2018, Abortion, Argument, Call to Action, Crime, Fall 2018, Latino Power, Protest, Showcase, Violence, 1

When I first heard about this case on the television (in the news), my hearts broke into millions of...

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Gun Control in the US and the World

Katie, , November 5, 2018November 12, 2018, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2018, Guns, Showcase, Violence, 3

The political topic that I chose to explore was gun laws, namely how gun laws in Utah and the...

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Guns vs. Kids?

Alexis, , October 25, 2018November 6, 2018, Fall 2018, Guns, March for Our Lives, Quality Education, Showcase, Violence, 7

I am interested in gun rights, specifically in the US compared to the rest of the world and what...

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Few Social Justice Issues in America

Oghenetega, , October 23, 2018November 20, 2018, Black Lives Matter, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Community, Con Gun Control, Crime, Fall 2018, Guns, Police, Protest, Social Media, This is America, Violence, 3
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Do violent video games contribute to increasing youth violence?

Amani, , October 22, 2018February 19, 2020, Decision Making, Fall 2018, Gaming, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Psychology, Showcase, Technology, Violence, 5

https://nowcomment.com/documents/116606#.W88xDUtKjD4 When looking at the evidence and scientific studies, it is hard to deny that there is some correlation...

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Gun Control

Branigan, , September 26, 2018September 26, 2018, Fall 2018, Guns, Showcase, Violence, 6

The issue of gun violence is one that has plagued the US for some time. Whether it be at...

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Are the Current Gun Laws Sufficient?

Tarek, , September 25, 2018September 25, 2018, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Con Gun Control, Fall 2018, Guns, Pro Gun Control, Showcase, Violence, 2

The first thing I would like to say is that this is my opinion on the matter, and other...

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Do violent video games increase youth violence?

Amani, , September 25, 2018September 25, 2018, Arts & Entertainment, Crime, Gaming, Media, Showcase, Violence, 7

According to Craig Anderson, director of the Center for the Study of Violence at Iowa State University, video games...

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Everyone should be EQUAL: The message of “This Is America”

Adelphe, , May 23, 2018October 2, 2018, Argument, Black Lives Matter, Community, Crime, No Poverty (Economy), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Prison, Pro Gun Control, Showcase, Spring 2018, The Fifth Column, This is America, Violence, 7

  I believe the video “This Is America,” by Childish Gambino represents how America is today in 2018. This...

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Childish Gambino Motivates Us Against Violence

Kayla, , May 23, 2018June 7, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, The Fifth Column, This is America, Violence, 2

I am excited by Childish Gambino music video, “This Is America,” because its very inspiring and motivating. As a...

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Gun Violence

Nakiah, , May 6, 2018May 8, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, Upstander, Violence, 22

Dear Mayor Schaaf:    Hello, our names are Xin and Nakiah. We are 9th graders at Life Academy High...

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Domestic violence and Abuse

Kayla, , April 25, 2018May 3, 2018, March for Our Lives, Showcase, Spring 2018, Violence, 0

    My question would be Why do so many men find violence appropriate? Domestic violence is violence or...

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Abuse of our elderly

Pritika, , April 11, 2018April 11, 2018, Gender Equity (Women), Rape Culture, Showcase, Spring 2018, Violence, 0

          Abuse in old homes is a problem that has been around for much too...

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Black lives matter

Simon, , April 10, 2018April 11, 2018, Black Lives Matter, Community, Crime, Decision Making, Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2018, Violence, 1

The issue I am focusing on is police violence toward blacks especially when the victim was unarmed. What’s worse...

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North Korea Missiles Targeting United States

Katherine, , April 10, 2018April 10, 2018, Violence, 0

The issue at hand involves North Korea’s ongoing missile tests that are endangering people within the distances of the...

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Today: SEXtrade

Rachel, , April 10, 2018May 18, 2019, Call to Action, Crime, Gender Equity (Women), Good Health and Well-Being, Love, Rape Culture, Refugees, Showcase, Slavery, Spring 2018, Violence, What do I stand for?, 3

  I decided to make an informative video about sex trafficking because I felt that the issue needed to...

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The Overlooked Tragedy… Animal Abuse

Ashika, , April 9, 2018April 10, 2018, Life on Land, Showcase, Spring 2018, This I Believe, Violence, What do I stand for?, 0

The issue is animal abuse. I am passionate about this issue because it is usually overlooked. Most people don’t...

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Racial Discrimination

Yahav, , April 8, 2018April 10, 2018, Black Lives Matter, Protest, Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2018, Violence, 1

My topic revolved around Racial Discrimination and through prior knowledge I know that it is a very serious topic....

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Horrors of the Syrian Civil War

Armin, , March 29, 2018March 29, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, Violence, War, 0

The issue that I am presenting in my movie is the Syrian civil war. I am passionate about this...

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Do video games cause violence?

Matthew, , March 29, 2018April 3, 2018, Gaming, Violence, 0

This issue caught my attention recently because there were accusations of video games causing violence. I wanted to research...

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Crisis in The Ukraine

Daniel, , March 29, 2018March 29, 2018, No Poverty (Economy), Politics, Showcase, Spring 2018, Violence, Voting, War, 0

The crisis in Crimea is that Russia had annexed the Crimean peninsula from Ukraine, and illegally occupied it. I...

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Terrorism growing in our backyard

william, , March 26, 2018March 27, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, Violence, 0

Homegrown terrorism or domestic terrorism is terrorism but coming out of people that are natives to The United States....

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Enough is enough!

JaKyra, , March 25, 2018March 27, 2018, Guns, Showcase, Spring 2018, Violence, 1

It is clear that all lives should matter but in our society or shall I say in this world...

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Nazi Experiments On Humans

Jennifer, , March 21, 2018March 22, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, Violence, 4

   Nazi and Human Experiments            By:Jennifer Sanchez   Did you knew that Nazis did medical experiments on humans ?...

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Nazi Experimentation

Ying, , March 19, 2018March 19, 2018, History, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, 7

To begin, have you ever heard about the Nazi research? Well if not let me tell you a little...

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Oh, White Light

Brianna, , March 16, 2018April 2, 2018, Gender Equity (Women), Poetry, Rape Culture, Showcase, Spring 2018, The Fifth Column, Violence, 7

This piece was inspired by our study of the #MeToo movement. This is based on actual events. The hope...

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“Corporate Imperialism”

Sophia, , February 14, 2018February 14, 2018, Columbus, Community, No Poverty (Economy), Point of View, Politics, Violence, 1

My topic for my research paper has morphed from an informative essay regarding the ways in which colonialism has...

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Research Question and Topic Blog with Hyperlinks

Sophia, , February 8, 2018February 13, 2018, Columbus, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, Violence, 0

Has colonialism driven the flames of racism? This is the research question I wish to ask and argue in...

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Feel The Struggle

Nallely, , February 1, 2018February 13, 2018, Abortion, Bullying, Spring 2018, Violence, 2

Blog Post Chapters 2 & 3 Street Life   After reading the first three chapters of Victor Rios’ Street...

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what should the goverment do about drugs?

Francisco, , January 22, 2018January 22, 2018, Crime, Decision Making, Drugs, Fall 2017, Good Health and Well-Being, No Poverty (Economy), Quality Education, Showcase, Violence, 7

“Drugs,  an estimated 24.6 million Americans aged 12 or older—(9.4 percent of the population)— used an illicit drug in...

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Violence In Oakland

Joana, , January 21, 2018January 21, 2018, Crime, Fall 2017, Quality Education, Showcase, Violence, 2

  Violence In Oakland   Did you know that  Oakland is the most crime-ridden city in California, according to...

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Violence in Oakland

Cesario, , January 19, 2018January 20, 2018, Crime, Fall 2017, Showcase, Violence, 1

Cesario Barrera English Ms.Portugal 1/12/18 Violence in Oakland   Did you know that in 2002 there were 108 murders...

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Violence change

Velvet, , January 19, 2018January 20, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Violence, 4

Velvet Eligio Period: ⅚ 1/16/18   Violence change   Oakland may be the fourth most dangerous city (cbsnews) in...

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Violence change..

Velvet, , January 19, 2018January 20, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Violence, 0

Velvet Eligio Period: ⅚ 1/16/18   Violence change Oakland may be the fourth most dangerous city (cbsnews) in the...

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Violence Vs Oakland

Alex, , January 19, 2018January 20, 2018, Crime, Fall 2017, Guns, History, Prison, Showcase, Violence, 3

Oakland has always been filled with violence in its neighborhoods and streets. According to Forbes in 2018, Oakland is...

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Video Games or Violence

Salvador, , January 19, 2018January 20, 2018, Fall 2017, Gaming, Showcase, Violence, 3

Video games or Violence? Are violent video games harmful for teenagers?   Do violent video games influence violent behaviour?...

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Violence and Crime in the Oakland Community

Ying, , January 19, 2018January 20, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Violence, 4

Violence and Crime in the Oakland Community By Ying Yang   There is a big problem in Oakland of...

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Violence Affecting Youth in Oakland

Leslie, , January 19, 2018January 20, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Violence, 6

How does being exposed to violence affect youth in Oakland? Violence has affected many people in Oakland. Is a...

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Types of Violence in Oakland

Nevin, , January 19, 2018January 20, 2018, Bullying, Crime, Fall 2017, Guns, Showcase, Violence, 6

Violence in Oakland When you hear the word Violence what do you think of? Do you think of past...

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Violence in Oakland causes PTSD

Aaron, , January 19, 2018January 20, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Violence, 1

  Violence in Oakland   Based on research and interviews, it is important to talk about and resolve the...

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Families Affected by Gangs

Fernando, , January 19, 2018January 20, 2018, Crime, Fall 2017, Showcase, Violence, 6

Families Affected by Gangs   How are families affected by gangs, youth that are involved in gangs are more...

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Oakland’s Culture

Jennifer, , January 19, 2018January 20, 2018, Community, Crime, Fall 2017, History, Showcase, The Fifth Column, Violence, 2

              Oakland’s Culture     Do you often confuse Oakland with San Francisco? We shouldn’t confuse San Francisco and...

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Violence in Oakland

Chris, , January 19, 2018January 19, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Violence, 4

Violence in Oakland   In Oakland there is a lot of violence that need to stop such as gang...

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Violence in the Bay Area

Takeo, , January 19, 2018January 19, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Violence, 2

  “Violence in the Bay Area” by Takeo Owens   There is a lot of violence in the Bay Area....

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Should the United States decriminalize Drugs?

Oliver, , January 12, 2018January 13, 2018, 2nextprez, Biases, Debt, Decision Making, Drugs, Fall 2017, Family, Friendship, Good Health and Well-Being, Happiness, Incarceration, No Poverty (Economy), Politics, Prison, Protest, Research Help, Science, Showcase, Violence, Voting, War, 0

The United States does not tolerate drugs at all, since Ronald Reagan started the war on drugs. If someone...

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#MeToo

Reagan, , January 9, 2018January 9, 2018, Fall 2017, Rape Culture, Showcase, Violence, 3

In recent months, sexual assault has become a great epidemic in our country. The biggest platform for this has been...

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How does society deal with tragedy?

Lexi, , December 15, 2017December 17, 2017, American Dream, Call to Action, Community, Fall 2017, Family, History, Psychology, Showcase, Social Class, Social Media, Terrorism, Violence, 0

In society, people often deal with tragedy in different ways. Many use prayer to cope with it, ” “It’s a...

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What it Means to be American?

Julieanna, , December 7, 2017February 24, 2020, American Creed, American Dream, Argument, Black Lives Matter, Books or Plays, Bullying, Call to Action, Community, Crime, Decision Making, Drugs, History, Immigration, No Poverty (Economy), Point of View, Protest, Reduced Inequalities, Rights, Slavery, This I Believe, Violence, What do I stand for?, 0

  I believe what it means to be American is not to be so ignorant. We’ve been ignorant our...

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The Juvenile Justice System: Deeply Flawed

Sophia, , November 27, 2017December 5, 2017, Death Penalty, Incarceration, Inquiry, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Prison, Race Relations, Showcase, Violence, 0

In privileged communities across America, the phrase “kids are the future” is sung to remind children that they matter....

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Mr. President please help save our population and our Nation

Lenitta, , October 26, 2017October 27, 2017, Fall 2017, Showcase, Violence, 1

Dear Mr. President, I am beginning to see way too many signs of population control. According to the CDC,...

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Boycotting the 2020 Japan Olympics to save the dolphins.

Rachel, , October 17, 2017November 6, 2017, Argument, Call to Action, Community, Goals, Good Health and Well-Being, Happiness, Life on Land, Love, Nature, Photography, Politics, Quality Education, Raise Your Voice, Science, Social Media, Sports, Terrorism, Violence, What do I stand for?, Zero Hunger, 2

Whalers kill dolphins, whales, porpoises, and other marine mammals. In Japan, they do so in a cruel and shocking...

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Peacefully Protesting in the NFL

Lenitta, , October 17, 2017October 17, 2017, Argument, Black Lives Matter, Fall 2017, Police, Protest, Race Relations, Rights, Showcase, Sports, Taking a Knee, Violence, War, 0

Protesting in the NFL is completely necessary. As players, their voices are important and the decisions they make on...

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Asian American Activism

Keaton, , September 21, 2017January 20, 2018, American Dream, Call to Action, Community, Crime, Fall 2017, History, Media, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Protest, Quality Education, Race Relations, Raise Your Voice, Research Help, Rights, Showcase, Social Class, Student-Centered, Violence, What do I stand for?, 6

High School textbooks don’t have anything on Asian Americans during the civil rights era. There were a lot of...

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FIghting for My Rights

Destiny, , June 6, 2017November 6, 2017, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Protest, Raise Your Voice, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, Voting, What do I stand for?, 0

Copy of Photo album Photo by New York Public Library

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Condensed Timeline of Major Events in the Middle East

Jordan, , May 30, 2017May 30, 2017, Violence, 1

I have highlighted some major events that are closely tied to the U.S. that took place in the middle...

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Reopen the Kurt Cobain Case

Vincent, , May 17, 2017May 17, 2017, Argument, Crime, Good Health and Well-Being, Guns, Music, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, 5

Dear Seattle Police Department, As a police department that prides itself on enhancing trust with the public, it would...

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The State of American Protest: Unhelpful Behavior

Zach, , May 15, 2017May 16, 2017, Argument, Call to Action, Point of View, Protest, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2017, This I Believe, Violence, 0

For those of us who wish to keep and protect every American’s First Amendment rights, there is an issue...

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Ending Violence in the Middle East

Jordan, , May 8, 2017May 15, 2017, Violence, 0

When I was younger, I used to go out with my dad and protest the Iraq war. At that...

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The Causes of Violent Outbursts in youth (Abstract Available)

Jackson, , April 26, 2017April 26, 2017, Good Health and Well-Being, Happiness, Violence, 0

Abstract: In our developing world more and more is learned about the development of youth. One of the most...

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The Zookeeper’s Wife

Linda, , March 16, 2017March 17, 2017, History, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, War, 0

this podcast is about a brave polish couple who used their abandoned zoo to save 300 jews from the...

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Cross Burned in Racist Hate Crime, Anderson, CA 2004

Yailin, , March 16, 2017March 19, 2017, Politics, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, 0

This podcast is about hate crime incident that took place in Anderson, Ca. It impacted Ms. Isaac Lowe and...

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Oakland High teen set on fire aboard an AC Transit bus, Oakland, CA

Vivian, , March 16, 2017March 19, 2017, LGBTQ+ Rights, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, 1

Sasha Fleischman, who identifies as agender was targeted by 16 year old, Richard Thomas for wearing a skirt.

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Immigrant murdered by seven teenagers

Monica, , March 16, 2017February 24, 2020, Immigration, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, 0

Our podcast is about an immigrant, Marcelo Lucero being murdered by 7 teenagers in Patchogue, Long Island

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The tragic fire on the 57 bus in Oakland,Ca

Marcos, , March 16, 2017March 17, 2017, LGBTQ+ Rights, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, 0

This podcast is about the tragic fire on the 57 bus during a ride on the 57 bus ride....

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Fatal attacks on immigrants in Patchogue

Steven, , March 16, 2017February 24, 2020, Immigration, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, 0
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White Supremacist Bonfires

Marielle, , March 16, 2017March 17, 2017, Black Lives Matter, Bullying, Call to Action, Crime, Drugs, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, 0
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The fire on the 57 bus in Oakland, CA

Kathlyn, , March 16, 2017March 17, 2017, Bullying, Gender, LGBTQ+ Rights, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Social Class, Spring 2017, Violence, 0

This podcast is about Sasha a Agender teen from Berkeley, CA. Sasha was on their way home from school...

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Gwen Araujo Murder

Jia Yi, , March 16, 2017March 17, 2017, LGBTQ+ Rights, Love, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Spring 2017, Stories, Violence, 0
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Matthew Shepards’ case

Huong, , March 16, 2017March 17, 2017, Bullying, Crime, Gender, Good Health and Well-Being, LGBTQ+ Rights, Love, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Point of View, Politics, Privacy, Quality Education, Race Relations, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2017, Stories, Violence, 0

Photo by Elvert Barnes

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Setting and Scene for Hunger Games

Diamond, , March 5, 2017March 14, 2017, Books or Plays, Gaming, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, War, 0

A scene from Hunger Games that stood out to me was the ending of chapter 1 and start of...

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Gang violence in our world

Benjamin, , February 25, 2017February 27, 2017, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, 9

Topic: gang violence   Imagine gang wars starting in our country and our whole society collapsing.   This is...

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Domestic Violence

Michelle, , February 20, 2017February 21, 2017, Fall 2016, Family, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, 1

                       Between 3 million and 4 million adult women in the United States are abused yearly by an intimate partner....

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Two Badges (Domestic Violence)

Vanessa, , February 17, 2017March 6, 2017, Books or Plays, Violence, 0

Mona changes the way she thinks and she starts following the path to become a cop. She realized that...

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Survey for MALE students: Domestic Violence and Male Values

Gary, , February 16, 2017February 21, 2017, Gender Equity (Women), Spring 2017, Surveys, Violence, 1

My name is Gary Tuione. I am a senior attending Fremont High School in Oakland. My Graduate Capstone research...

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Time to talk about gangs

Talyssa, , February 15, 2017February 16, 2017, Crime, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, 1

  Gangs are important because they are damaging Oakland culture in a negative way to where people think Oakland...

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Police Brutality

K'Chelle, , February 15, 2017February 15, 2017, Black Lives Matter, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Police, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, 7

Police relations are very important to focus on because police officers have  killed and harass people of color due...

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How has the word “jihad” contributed to the rise of islamophobia, terrorists attacks, and false Western views of Muslims?

Lula, , February 13, 2017February 15, 2017, Politics, Religion, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, War, 0

Using the Gale Research Database, I was able to find some evidence that can support my inquiry question for...

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Causes of Violent Outbursts in Youth, A Research Paper

Jackson, , February 10, 2017February 13, 2017, Fall 2016, Good Health and Well-Being, Inquiry, Psychology, Showcase, Stress, Violence, 0

I chose for my research paper topic to study the causes of violent outbursts in youth. I chose this...

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Hunger Games Review

Anthony, , February 8, 2017March 5, 2017, Books or Plays, Gaming, Stories, Violence, 1

I think the Hunger Games is a good book, its a trilogy of young adult dystopian society. At the...

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Gangs are bad for the community

Alexis, , January 31, 2017February 1, 2017, Fall 2016, Showcase, Violence, 1

Claim#1: When gang members see young kids walking in their streets they try to scare them and they tell...

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The Rwandan Genocide

Mimi, , January 31, 2017February 1, 2017, Fall 2016, Showcase, Violence, War, 0

  I’m hoping to do my research paper on whether or not the Rwandan Genocide was an isolated incident...

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Domestic Violence: Time to Talk about the Issue

Gladys, , January 30, 2017January 31, 2017, Fall 2016, Family, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, Violence, 4

Three women a day are murdered by their significant other in the United States (Get the Facts).  This is...

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Teens Dating Violence

Julissa, , January 24, 2017February 15, 2017, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, 8

“Approximately one in three adolescent girls in the United States are a victim of physical, emotional or verbal abuse...

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Police Brutality

Heber, , January 24, 2017January 31, 2017, Fall 2016, Police, Showcase, Violence, 2

  Thesis:  Some police in oakland are guilty of unfair crimes and aren’t held accountable   In my opinion...

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Justice in the Crossroads

Arjen, , January 24, 2017January 31, 2017, Crime, Fall 2016, Police, Rights, Showcase, Violence, 5

  Crimes are plaguing the many streets of Oakland every day. We as a community, depend on the authority...

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The Unspoken Truth About Domestic Violence

Kristy, , January 24, 2017February 15, 2017, Call to Action, Quality Education, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2017, Violence, 9

    “Domestic violence can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or gender…Domestic violence affects...

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Gangs in Oakland

Adrian, , January 24, 2017February 15, 2017, Crime, Spring 2017, Violence, 6

Why do youth join gangs? Gangs are one of the main problems in California, but it is especially a...

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The Triggers and Layers of Domestic Violence

Angelica, , January 24, 2017January 31, 2017, Fall 2016, Family, Psychology, Showcase, Violence, Wonder, 2

Did you know 2 out of 3 children are exposed to trauma and violence                   Do you think...

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What We Can Do To Stop Gangs?

Darriven, , January 24, 2017January 31, 2017, Fall 2016, Family, Friendship, Inquiry, Showcase, Violence, 4

Gangs in the United States   “Criminals gang membership increased as much as 40% in the United States during...

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Gangs and Their Impact on Oakland

Ingrys, , January 24, 2017January 24, 2017, Crime, Violence, 4

When someone hears the term gang, what would come to their mind? Horrible? Dangerous? There are many ways to...

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Curving The Violence

Mario, , January 24, 2017January 24, 2017, Violence, 5

Do you think that gangs only affect each other or do they affect the community too? Based on interviews...

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Don’t be afraid to speak up !!

Berenize, , January 24, 2017February 15, 2017, Gender Equity (Women), Spring 2017, Violence, 6

How To Be Able To Get Out and To Speak Up How can the world encourage more victims of...

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The Effects Domestic Violence has on People

Andrea, , January 24, 2017January 24, 2017, Family, Violence, 5

“Children who’ve experienced domestic violence often meet the diagnostic criteria for (PTSD)“(Domestic Violence Association). The quote proves how not...

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Domestic Violence

Diana, , January 24, 2017January 24, 2017, Crime, Good Health and Well-Being, No Poverty (Economy), Rape Culture, Violence, 4

When women or men suffer from domestic violence they usually don’t report it right away. One of the reasons...

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“Normal” People?

Fernando, , January 24, 2017January 25, 2017, Crime, Police, Violence, 5

How often do community members receive help from police? How often do community members hate on police? How often...

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Diana, , January 24, 2017January 24, 2017, Bullying, Good Health and Well-Being, No Poverty (Economy), Rape Culture, Violence, 0

When women or men suffer from domestic violence they usually don’t report it right away. One of the reasons...

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Christian Persecution Then and Now

Blake, , January 3, 2017January 5, 2017, Bullying, Call to Action, Fall 2016, Good Health and Well-Being, History, No Poverty (Economy), Politics, Prison, Refugees, Religion, Showcase, Terrorism, Violence, 3

In the Gospel of John, Jesus proclaims to his followers and disciples that “If the world hates you, remember...

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The Fox and the Wolf (Remixed)

Shantanu, , December 15, 2016December 15, 2016, Crime, Death Penalty, Fall 2016, Friendship, Happiness, History, Inquiry, Love, Nature, Quality Education, Stories, Violence, 0

This project is based on a moral “The Fox and the Wolf” by the Brothers Grimm which was adapted...

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THE GOOSE-GIRL remixed

Amy, , December 14, 2016December 14, 2016, Death Penalty, Happiness, Love, Rights, Scratch, Social Class, Stories, Violence, 0

This is my adaptation about THE GOOSE-GIRL by Brothers Grimm. Its about a princess who is going to get...

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The Two Goats Remixed

Shantanu, , December 14, 2016December 14, 2016, Books or Plays, Fall 2016, Good Health and Well-Being, Happiness, Life on Land, Love, Media, Point of View, Stories, Violence, 0

Hello! Welcome to an introduction of my adapted animation, “The Two Goats”. This animation is adapted from one of...

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Border Security… ISIS 8 Miles Away

Montana, , December 13, 2016February 24, 2020, American Dream, Crime, Drugs, Fall 2016, Immigration, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Latino Power, No Poverty (Economy), Politics, Reduced Inequalities, Rights, Showcase, Terrorism, Transportation, Violence, 4

In America, protecting the borders is essential to our homeland security. Freedom has been taken advantage of over the...

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Ending Wars With Advertising

Nathan, , December 13, 2016December 16, 2016, Art, Fall 2016, Politics, Showcase, Violence, War, 3

As I was watching TV late the other night, a cool story came on that I would like to...

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Behind the Scenes of the Electric Chair

Shelby, , December 13, 2016December 16, 2016, Books or Plays, Death Penalty, Fall 2016, Showcase, Violence, 2

I was inspired by the book, Dead Man Walking by Sister Helen Prejean to gather information about the death...

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Increased Persecution of Christians

Blake, , November 28, 2016January 31, 2017, Bullying, Good Health and Well-Being, Happiness, Love, Religion, Rights, Showcase, Terrorism, Violence, 9

In my expository writing class,  we were told to start a research project on a topic we really care...

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School Uniforms

Natalie, , November 15, 2016January 31, 2017, Bullying, Psychology, Quality Education, Showcase, Violence, 29

Over the past few years, more and more schools have been requiring their students to follow a strict uniform....

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Bob and Gob Become BFF

Shantanu, , November 9, 2016November 11, 2016, Friendship, Getting Started, Happiness, Love, Rights, Scratch, Space, Stories, Stress, Violence, War, 0

This is a link to Scratch Project. It is about Bob and Gob. https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/128092728/ This is my script. Tech Act...

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Would Donald J. Trump Launch Nuclear Warheads During His Presidency?

Frankie, , November 9, 2016November 14, 2016, Fall 2016, Politics, Showcase, Violence, 1

The question of the day is will Donald J. Trump launch nuclear warheads during his presidency? I think that Donald J...

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ALL people should be treated equally

Corinne, , November 3, 2016February 12, 2020, Fall 2016, Family, Homelessness, LGBTQ+ Rights, Love, Politics, Rights, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Violence, 2

I hate to see people who are being judged just because of their sexuality or gender. America is supposed...

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Black Lives Matter

Ilianies, , November 2, 2016November 8, 2016, 2nextprez, Black Lives Matter, Crime, Fall 2016, Guns, Police, Race Relations, Showcase, Violence, 2

Dear Next President of the United States, An issue that I care about is Black Lives Matter is a...

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Fight Against Racism

ganayahernandez, , October 28, 2016October 28, 2016, Black Lives Matter, Crime, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Police, Race Relations, Violence, 3

Dear Future President of the United States of America, First off, I would like to say congratulations with your...

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Support in curating my sources: Domestic Violence Against Women

Gary, , October 27, 2016November 26, 2016, Family, Gender Equity (Women), Good Health and Well-Being, Rape Culture, Research Help, Showcase, Violence, 18

Dear Youth Voices Community, My name is Gary Tuione. The social inequity problem I am looking into is “Domestic...

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STOP the child abuse!

Joanna, , October 27, 2016November 26, 2016, 2nextprez, Family, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Violence, 13

Dear Future President of the United States, Hello, New President. Congratulations on being the new president of the country....

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Calling for Respect and Equal Treatment

Chris, , October 27, 2016November 26, 2016, 2nextprez, Black Lives Matter, Police, Race Relations, Showcase, Violence, 9

Dear Future President of the United States, I believe that Black lives matter in our world because we are...

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Why is the U.S so unfair these days?

Mariane, , October 27, 2016November 26, 2016, 2nextprez, Black Lives Matter, Bullying, Police, Politics, Race Relations, Showcase, Social Media, Violence, 6

Dear Future President of the United States, Congrats on being the new U.S president. Was it hard to get...

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There’s a Problem With Dress Codes – Poem

Celia, , October 27, 2016February 18, 2020, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Gender Equity (Women), Poetry, Showcase, Violence, 32

I like to show my shoulders Weird enough, it’s true And once or twice a week It’s something many...

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STOP IT! Our Lives Are At Risk Too!

Priscilla, , October 27, 2016November 26, 2016, 2nextprez, Family, Life on Land, Rights, Showcase, Violence, 13

Dear Future President of the United States, In the United States today, lots of animals are being endangered just...

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Finding the Serial Killer

Kevin, , October 24, 2016October 25, 2016, Books or Plays, Crime, Fall 2016, Showcase, Violence, 0

I have been reading the book named Asylum which is about a group of college students who try to solve...

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Can something simple turn into something horrible?

Yuliana, , October 24, 2016October 25, 2016, Books or Plays, Bullying, Fall 2016, Friendship, Showcase, Violence, 0

I’m currently halfway through the book That was then, this is now by S.E. Hinton. From what I have...

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Law Enforcement in America

Mason, , October 19, 2016October 19, 2016, Black Lives Matter, Fall 2016, Inquiry, Police, Politics, Race Relations, Showcase, Violence, 2

The history of Law Enforcement dates back to the beginning of this country’s history. When the signing of the...

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Asking for help Curating Soucres

Surako, , October 18, 2016October 19, 2016, Fall 2016, Gender Equity (Women), Rape Culture, Research Help, Showcase, Stress, Violence, 7

Dear Youth Voices Community, Hey, Youth Voices my name is Surako Follings I am a 17-year-old senior at Fremont...

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America and Guns

Mason, , October 18, 2016October 19, 2016, Fall 2016, Good Health and Well-Being, Guns, Quality Education, Rights, Showcase, Violence, 1

“America and Guns” is like “Peanut Butter and Jelly.” It is an American pastime and an eternal fascination. Despite...

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My Thoughts On Terrorism

Ricardo, , October 17, 2016October 19, 2016, Fall 2016, Psychology, Race Relations, Religion, Showcase, Terrorism, Violence, 2

This is my first post so be free to tell me if I have ANYTHING wrong. I am going...

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Impulse

Pablo, , October 17, 2016October 19, 2016, Fall 2016, Good Health and Well-Being, Psychology, Showcase, Stress, Violence, War, 1

So… this time my conversation is a little on the darker side, but it needs to be said. Suicide…...

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We need a bigger deterrent

Rylan, , October 17, 2016January 31, 2017, Crime, Inquiry, Prison, Showcase, Violence, 4

Unfortunately, a lot of people have committed some horrendous acts throughout the nation recently.  This is not a new...

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It’s a given right… right to bear arms that is

Ramazan, , October 14, 2016October 18, 2016, Fall 2016, Guns, Rights, Showcase, Violence, 1

A person gets shot… “we need more gun control.” A tragedy happens where someone is killed “more gun control.”...

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Why Clowns Scare Us So Much

Zoe, , October 13, 2016October 14, 2016, Fall 2016, Family, Happiness, Psychology, Showcase, Stress, Violence, 1

Around the U.S there has been lots of clown attacks or just clowns acting creepy in the following states...

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Gun Control

Genevieve, , October 11, 2016November 26, 2016, Guns, Politics, Pro Gun Control, Showcase, Violence, 5

Gun control has a long history and is a very controversial topic. The two main parties, of course, being...

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Where I’m From

Patrisha, , October 7, 2016October 8, 2016, Drugs, Fall 2016, Family, Gender Equity (Women), Good Health and Well-Being, Happiness, Psychology, Rape Culture, Showcase, Stress, Violence, Where I'm From, 0

I am from a used to be drug-abused, so now she needs the drug use From an older brother...

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Proving Them Wrong

Adriana, , October 7, 2016November 24, 2016, Crime, Fall 2016, Family, No Poverty (Economy), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Poetry, Quality Education, Race Relations, Repentino., Showcase, Violence, Where I'm From, 0

I am from ghetto city Oakland Where it’s a very diverse place Where us Mexicans are a threat to...

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I’m from Oakland!

Bladimiro, , October 7, 2016January 25, 2018, Fall 2016, Guns, No Poverty (Economy), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Race Relations, Violence, Where I'm From, 4

I’m from the town, where being yourself isn’t good enough. I’m from the lands where it all goes down,...

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What do children go through during war?

Yuliana, , October 6, 2016October 6, 2016, Fall 2016, Friendship, Showcase, Violence, War, 3

I read parts of A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah. The book is about a boy soldier who...

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Like No Other City

Tamara, , October 6, 2016November 24, 2016, Fall 2016, Poetry, Repentino., Showcase, Violence, Where I'm From, 7

I’m from east Oakland born and raised where it’s a miracle if you make it out at the age...

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Where I’m From Poem

Jose, , October 6, 2016October 13, 2016, Crime, Fall 2016, Guns, Police, Violence, Where I'm From, 0

I am from Oakland Where people do drugs and get robbed at night Where you here gunshots and sirens...

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It’s okay. They’re married.

Robin, , October 6, 2016October 6, 2016, Crime, Family, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Good Health and Well-Being, Love, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Rape Culture, Rights, Violence, 1

Gone With The Wind is one of the best books in American literature–that’s something that’s pretty much undisputed among...

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Gunshots

Destiny, , October 5, 2016November 26, 2016, Bullying, Guns, Poetry, Repentino., Showcase, Violence, Where I'm From, 4

I am from Oakland, CA I am from a world where the only thing you hear is gunshots wherever did you...

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Blessings

Maxwell, , October 5, 2016November 24, 2016, Black Lives Matter, Crime, Drugs, Fall 2016, Poetry, Race Relations, Repentino., Showcase, Stress, Violence, Where I'm From, 2

I’m from Oakland where people do drugs and do not give a rat when they pop yo. I am...

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The Town

Roman, , October 5, 2016October 14, 2016, Family, Guns, Poetry, Police, Violence, 3

I am from a two-sided tree, where life isn’t always as dreamed where people laugh if you say thank...

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Trying to find the right path

Alexandra, , October 4, 2016November 24, 2016, Family, Friendship, Poetry, Repentino., Violence, Where I'm From, 7

  I am from a city where people hide their feelings where people don’t believe in self-pity where people...

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Life or Death

Samantha, , October 4, 2016October 7, 2016, Fall 2016, Guns, Showcase, Violence, 0

Gun control has become a big issue in our country. The United States has the largest amount of guns...

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Terror

Dave, , October 1, 2016November 1, 2016, History, Politics, Showcase, Terrorism, Violence, War, 13

     With all the terrorist attacks around the world that made breaking news, I wonder what the world...

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The Afterlife

Marisol, , October 1, 2016October 1, 2016, Books or Plays, Fall 2016, Race Relations, Showcase, Violence, 3

In the book The Afterlife by Gary Soto is about how a young boy gets killed in his high...

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Gun Control

Samuel, , September 30, 2016October 1, 2016, Fall 2016, Guns, Politics, Showcase, Violence, 1

During the first presidential debate of the 2016 campaign we saw a viewpoint of gun control through Hillary’s standpoint...

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Violence Towards the LGBTQ Community

Grace, , September 30, 2016October 1, 2016, Bullying, Gender, Happiness, LGBTQ+ Rights, Rights, Showcase, Violence, 3

Even though the legalization of same sex marriage has been ground breaking, there are still complications that are facing...

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Gun Control

Markie, , September 30, 2016September 30, 2016, Crime, Guns, Politics, Terrorism, Violence, Wonder, 3

The political issue I am most interested in is.. GUN CONTROL. Lately there has been a lot of talk...

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Gun Control

Markie, , September 30, 2016October 1, 2016, Crime, Fall 2016, Guns, Politics, Rights, Showcase, Violence, 2

The political issue I am most interested in is GUN CONTROL. Lately there has been a lot of talk...

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