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Students & The Pandemic

In the article, “I Felt Like I Was Suffocating” by Aya Raji speaks on the pandemic and how it...
How to Play Live Sports During a Pandemic

The article “How to Play Live Sports During a Pandemic? Taiwan, South Korea offer lessons” by Grady McGregor was...
Hawaii’s Gun Laws and How They Reflect on the Nation

Gun control has been the subject of much back and forth within the past decade. Many believe that guns...
Ending the Violence for Millions of Children

The main issue that this article addresses is the challenging environments that some children have to grow up in...
These Unsung Countries Are Vanquishing the Virus

While several countries are continuing to struggle with the task of diminishing COVID-19, several countries are flourishing. This article evaluates five...
Detecting Breast Cancer Before a Mammogram

Developing countries do not have the same access to technology as developed countries like the United States do. Without...
How West Virginia Has Been So Successful in Vaccine Rollout

The article from SolutionsU by Sarah Mervosh provides an example of one state’s success that serves to inspire other...
Parents are struggling to find childcare during the pandemic
In Los Angeles, L. A. Unified begins experimenting with a new tutoring and childcare program to help children struggling...
Covid-19 in CA
Covid-19 in California is very different than the states around us. Covid has significantly increased so much in California...
Crises Facing Biden: Covid-19, Climate Change, Immigration, China…

Now that Bidens is the next president of the United States, he’s going to have to face some very...
COVID-19 Around the World: Mexico

It has been one year since the first COVID-19 was reported in the US. The Covid-19 outbreak was announced...
COVID-19 Around the World: Virginia, USA

On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the city of Berkeley Health Officer gave orders to all residents to stay at...
COVID-19 Around the World: El Salvador

It’s been a year since we began social distancing caused by the well known COVID-19 virus, which has caused...
COVID-19 Around the World: Buenos Aires, Argentina
The pandemic has been present in our lives since the CDC reported the first case in the United States...
Unashamed Conversations About Unmet Mental Health Needs

Impulse buying, binge watching, unemployment, and millions of deaths. The feelings of instability and insecurity plague the lives of...
The Widespread Problem among teens today: How the Pandemic has increased social media usage

As a follow-up article in response to my last article in which I reflected on the widespread problem of...
Last year was when it all began, this virus spreading across the country, state to state. It’s a new...
Looking for a cure for Covid

The cure had to be somewhere because in the USA the vaccine for the coronavirus was a matter of...
Blue Zones Versus the United States: How Does Diet Play a Role?

What is a Blue Zone, and is the United States one? Firstly, the term “Blue Zone” is a title...
Your mental health is benefitting from exercise

“You already know that exercise is good for your body. But did you know it can also boost your...
Emergency Services
Hospital Workers in Particular Hospital workers go through thick and thin working. They are the only people I...
A Dog’s Purpose

The protagonist is playing the story of a dog who goes through four reincarnations, and comes back every time...
I never really understood why I got treated so badly by my classmates. People would say nasty things like “Why...
As discussed in a previous blog post, “Empathy in Action,” a single story can impact how empathy plays a...
Looking for Solutions to Native American Substance Abuse

The issue I have chosen is substance abuse among the American Indian community. I was inspired to research this...
You, Yourself, and Your Being

In life, artwork, and especially literature, the narrative is often formed to the understanding of good vs. evil. There...
Substance Abuse
Substance abuse has proven to be a large problem in America and especially within the Native American Indian Population....
Decolonizing Research Video Portfolio


After reading Tommy Orange’s novel There There, these students researched issues that affect Native Americans. Tap on the right...
Substance Abuse In Native American Communities

An undying issue in the United States is the lack of support Native Americans recieve. From the birth of...
Substance Abuse and Addiction in Native American Communities

Click on each of the links below to see a series of Adobe Spark Pages I made about substance...
Substance and Alcohol Abuse: Native Indians

Substance and alcohol abuse has been a major issue within Native American communities across the nation. The reason I...
Native Americans have been known stereotyped nowadays to have mental health issues such as PTSD or bipolar disorder. The...
I have decided to study substance abuse in Native Americans. Native Americans have a common background on drinking and...
Native Americans and Mental Health

The issue that I am going to talk about is related to Native Americans and the mental health problems...
Historical Trauma

Native American communities face many obstacles, one being a huge mental health crisis. Native Americans have endured a brutal...
Alcohol and Substance Abuse in Native American Communities

Video about the alcohol and substance abuse in Native American communities and what is being done about it. Indian...
The Mental Health Epidemic
Social media is a place that allows for media anywhere to be seen around the world. A connection between...
Miss working out? Follow these “ten” steps.

During the pandemic and school year it is hard for most students to stay physically active consistently. Once lockdown...
Harmful Effects Social Media Has on the Mental Health of Teens

In my last blog post, I expressed the idea that social media hinders people’s ability to communicate and truly...
The Correlation Between Alzheimer’s Dementia and Physical Exercise

The year is certainly not 2012, but when asked, my grandpa will tell you that it is. Ten percent...
The Widespread Problem Among Teens Today

As a high school student, I am positive that I am not the only student that has experienced major...
An Inherited Immune System

In the last decade, Neanderthals, the now extinct homo sapiens who inhabited Eurasia around 40,000 years ago, have proven...
The Mental Health of Student-Athletes

Mental health is an integral part of everyone’s life and character, and its awareness has become more prevalent in...
Effects of Covid-19 on Kids and Adolescents

With current situations being how they are, and being a senior in high school having my own personal experiences,...
How is the fight for the COVID-19 vaccine going?

Everyone in the world wants COVID and the pandemic to be over and it might be coming our way...
Should the Mandate be Alleviated?
Was the alleviation of Utah’s protocols for COVID 19 for social gatherings during the holiday season an ethical decision?...
Dangers of E-Cigarettes and Teenagers — The Who’s What’s Where’s When’s and How’s

19.6% of high school students and 4.7% of middle school students reported using E cigarettes on a consistent basis....
High School Stress

In the article, “The coming break” I learned that high school student should not stress over their finals. This is...
In the article, “America’s Breaking Point” I learned that the people in the Untied States are getting hit harder...
America’s Breaking Point
When the year 2020 began, no one expected a pandemic to hit so suddenly and so quickly. It has...
A lot of times we let ourselves stay up late or fall behind, getting way less than the recommended...
As the winter break is soon approaching high school students are stressing for their finals week. There are many...
Teen Suicide in Utah

As of 2018, Utah has the third highest teen death by suicide rate in the United States. Of Utahn’s...
The Impact of Physical Activity During the Development Stage

Growing up, I was always very active and involved in as many sports as I could possibly play. I...
Marijuana in Professional Sports

Marijuana for a long time has been the best friend of professional athletes. Endless amounts come out after their...
Why can’t you just be happy for once?

Endlessly drowning in a pool full of emotions and weight. Paralyzed with fear and a place I could not...
Ways of Coping with a Lack of Positivity and being Overwhelmed in School

School to many people, is a place where students go to learn new skills and knowledge while also being...
There is a growing number of people suffering from lung problems, most of which can be answered to the...
Covid-19 Vaccine
The rise of Covid-19 has surged over the past 3 weeks. Many companies are rushing to get a vaccine...
Why the Internet Should Censor Suicide Videos

During our lifetime, there have been many events that have been recorded in our history books and such. Some...
The Power of Language Involved in Mental Health

Imagine if you woke up one day and no one said a word. The way we talk defines who...
The Strength of Words Through Music
In a time when so many hateful words are spread like wildfire, music seems like the only calm in...
Be More Serious About Social Distancing

This is a podcast of me reading a letter I am writing to the management of Suria KLCC. They...
Language has the amount of power that people allow it to have. For many people what others say about...
Should High School Sports Be Canceled Because of COVID-19?
High School Sports is only around for 4 years for a student. High School sports really form who you...
Your Hair, Your Right?
In the article “Your Hair, Your Right?” by Joe Bubar it argues that there should be a law passed...
Everyone has dropped some food on the floor and still wanted to eat it. You may want to think...
One story, one single story, what seems like a harmless string of words can turn into something that can...
The World’s need for Pilgrimage

In today’s fast-paced culture, taking a step back to enjoy life every so often is unheard of, and now,...
Sports Played During COVID-19
While we still have this dangerous virus sports across the world are still having practices and games. The first...
Our personal empathy and it’s impact on those around us

Empathy is something that each human possesses, but we each have different amounts of it. Empathy is this quality...
Empathy’s Effect on Single Stories

Living life in a global pandemic is not easy for anyone, but there are some groups of people who...
Empathy plays a role in everyone’s life. Empathy plays a role in people’s behavior. An example of this would...
Pilgrimage: A Hero’s Journey

Many people travel, volunteer, and/or move away from home to grow and change as a person. In modern language,...
A single story is where the same story gets told over and over again, but it is never told by...
How Has Covid-19 Enhanced the Danger of a Single-Story?

There is much danger in only understanding a single story. You can miss the most crucial information from multiple...
“Don’t You (Forget About Me)”

Most kids growing up in the 2000’s were most likely watching Disney Channel or maybe Nickelodeon. But when I...
Empathy and Its Relation to Individuality

A single story, as defined by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is a phrase used to describe the “overly simplistic and...
Empathy plays an important role in many situations, especially in situations pertaining to mental illness. The way one expresses...
Pilgrimages: Then and Now

For most, a clear, stereotypical image comes to mind when visualizing the word pilgrimage: an ancient tradition reserved for...
What are the highest pandemic pastimes in the USA?
This chart shows the most Googled hobbies in each state during the Covid-19 pandemic. Streaming movies and TV shows were the most popular pastime, taking up 35 percent of Internet searches. Which of these activities have you spent the most time on during lockdown?
Empathy and the Coronavirus

The lack of empathy plays a role in the behavior of both scientists and people in the United States...
In chapter three of To Kill a Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch said to Scout, “You never...
Have you ever wondered if you could choose your child’s talent?
What if parents could customize a baby much like choosing a car, selecting attributes like eye color, size, and...
Empathy: The Key to a Successful Relationship

The continuous lack of empathy and understanding in our society has placed a rift in the establishment and preservation...
Americans’ apathy leads to a single story of entitlement and privilege that deteriorates the world’s view on the capability...
Through my relationships over the years, I have learned that the presence of empathy is very important. Relationships are...
An example of a single story is the lives of social media influencers. They post many things about who...
Procrastination in Teenagers.

Procrastination is well known throughout most of the population, especially in highschool and university students. Parents see procrastination as...
How can we reach a new norm?

The last few months the world has been struggling with the Covid-19 pandemic. Some countries more than others and...
Coronavirus and Impacts

The coronavirus pandemic had many negative but some positive impacts. Nearly everyone’s daily routine was drastically changed, unemployment rates...
Vaping Matters in Other Countries
In the article, “China and India turn against vaping. But Europe sees it as safer than cigarettes,” Bloomberg from...
Economic Changes

“With schools closed and the streets empty across the country because of the coronavirus pandemic, many parents are spending...
The importance of keeping good mental and physical health during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The world has been shaken and ravaged by an unknown disease, later known as COVID-19 late November 2019/early December....
High School Athletes Impacted by COVID
I was remarkably fortunate enough to experience an entire football season during my senior year of high school with...
Why is Vaping so Addictive in the Youth?

In this modern generation the unhealthy trend of vaping has become popular. In the mid-2000s, the first e-cigarette was...
No More Suicides!

Today, more and more people are facing the problem of depression and the pressure of work or school. Suicides...
How has COVID affected developing countries in comparison to developed countries?

My previous article, “How has COVID-19 affected developing countries?”, mainly focused on the general effects and treatment methods of...
These days with political issues on the rise, there is still one that has not been answered. And that...
A Letter to My Cousin about COVID-19 in America

Dear Cousin Saidou, How are you doing? I hope everything is going well for you during these difficult times....
What will life be like after COVID-19?
After COVID-19 hit the world unexpectedly, all activities, sports, news, and education was quickly put on pause. This virus...
We all know modern society has outdone itself with all these new phones, games, tablets, etc. Although we have...
How has COVID-19 affected developing countries?

In an article titled “In Scramble for Coronavirus Supplies, Rich Countries Push Poor Aside” written by the New York...
Who should be doing the domestic work in a household?
In the article ¨Who’s Still Doing The Housework¨ by Claire Cain Miller and Chrisanne Grise it says that the...
Car Accidents

In the article “Car Accidents,” I learned that more people need to be educated on why people should take...
Could there be a cure soon?

It has been about 7 months that many of us have gone into quarantine mandated by the government, due...
The Vaping Crisis – What can be done to stop it?

Vaping is starting to become a big worldwide issue many teens are starting to get involved with this little...
Sports Injuries in Minors


Dear Athletes who practice five or more times per week, We are writing to you because we want to...
Dear Pregnant Mothers, I am writing to you mothers because you could be affected by premature labor. You are...
Breaking the Stigma Around ADD/ADHD

In today’s world we are very quick to judge and label someone as “special needs” just because their brains...
What is Social Distancing and What will it do for us?

For many kids my age and younger this is the first time we have ever heard the phrase “social...
Should we wear face masks?

As Coronavirus spreads in the world, people become more and more serious about it. How to protect ourselves and...
Shrek 2: Cinematic Perfection

Everybody loves Shrek. It’s an amazing film. However, Dreamworks achieved perfection with the next installation of the franchise, Shrek...
Drinking age, too high or just right?
The argument of the drinking age has been a hot topic in the news for quite some time now....
The Risks the virus might lead to in the Future

With the Initiation of the corona virus in the world, we have all been pretty much at a...
I Just Remembered, I Have ADHD

So needless to say I am writing this from home, as everyone because of your friendly neighborhood corona virus....
What are the risks and effects of recreational marijuana?

Recreational marijuana is a severe issue spread in the world, especially more than half of the people have tried...
Social distancing is extremely important to slow this virus down and possibly destroy it because if we isolate and...
Social distancing is a term applied to certain actions that are taken by Public Health officials to stop/slow down...
Right now there are not enough test kits to evenly distribute, or just to create an accurate sample size...
COVID-19 in Utah 3.3 million Americans file for unemployment as of the week ending on March 31, 2020. Since...
Coronavirus will change the World

The coronavirus is going to permanently change the world. It already has, and will continue to do so until...
Move it to up your Mood

In our world we tend to hear that it is good to exercise for at least 30 minutes a...
Coronavirus Vs. The World

Diseases are around us all the time and they are usually not that much of a deal. We have...
Birth control has always been a huge debate on if we should even use it or not. The new...
The Consequence that my mother is addicted?

In the article “My mother is an addict” I learn that many parents are addicts and totally forget their...
There is a hashtag that has become more relevant on Instagram called, #fitspiration. Within #fitspiration videos and photos of...
Underlying Issues of the US Healthcare System

Under the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, human rights are inherent to all human beings. These human rights...
The right to Health Care in many places is being violated, some don’t even know that they have these...
It’s no secret that the use of nicotine products has skyrocketed among teens in the past ten years. Although...
How One Rural California County Went From The State’s Highest Rate of Opioid Deaths To Zero

The article, “How One Rural California County Went From The State’s Highest Rate of Opioid Deaths To Zero” explains...
Abolish immigration detention centers

One of so many reasons to abolish immigration detention centers is because the people that are held don’t get...
Coronavirus Outbreak

The new type of coronavirus 2019 refers to the first outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome in Wuhan, China...
Concussion Rates in High School Compared to College

https://nowcomment.com/documents/169793 This document shows the variation in concussion rates from high school to college. The largest difference that I...
Lack of Education on Nutrition to Younger Generations Part 3

As more and more people learn how important it is to teach people at young ages about nutrition and...
Are vegans good for kids?

When I read articles and books, some people say that being a vegetarian as a child does not matter...
How to start your own workout plan

Our ancestors were killers, hunters, and especially runners. It’s in our DNA to be physically active. Everyone can be...
End the epidemic of loneliness in nursing home residents with person-centered care
The three sources I annotated fill in the gaps of my proposed problem-solution essay. My issue is all about...
Should Marijuana Be a Medical Option?

Medicine and many different treatment options have had a huge impact in the world and are constantly being researched...
Is a flu pandemic coming… or here?

We think of the flu as a common seasonal illness that everyone is bound to get, right? Wrong, during...
Is Music Good or Bad While You Study?

There has been a lot of controversy about whether students should listen to music while they study. Some believe...
The opioid epidemic is a large issue affecting people of a variety of ages across the country. Opioids were...
Solutions to the Opioid Crisis

The opioid crisis is ravaging through communities, taking somewhere around 178 lives a day. The crisis has been charted...
A different Diet

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

Medical marijuana legalization is one of the hot topics in politics in recent years. With more states making the...
Why children shouldn’t be expected to save the whole world

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

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

Currently, more and more people are faced with the problem of depression and pressure from work or school. Especially,...
Cost-effectiveness for nonprofits evaluating foster care reform projects

The article I was reading was basically reviewing the best ways to reform foster care. The author of the...
There are many pros and cons about lowering the legal drinking age to 18 in the USA. Those who...
Why is mental health important to me?

Mental health has always been stigmatized since forever. Many people live with mental health issues. Some may not even...
Do video games contribute to youth violence?

Parents are teaching their kids values in the wrong ways. Giving kids video games that show aggression and violence...
What’s the Risk in Using Medical Marijuana?

In the U.S., the most common use for medical marijuana is pain control. It has been found to be...
SAD—social anxiety disorder is a mental health condition. It is an intense, persistent fear of being watched and judged...
Should you wash your hair everyday?

Hair care is a very personal choice. There is almost no medical reason to wash your hair. Therefore, deciding...
China’s Big Secret
For a while now, I’ve always noticed that countries with totalitarian Governments like the Soviet Union and North Korea,...
Our Right to Healthcare

Everyone has the right to healthcare. Healthcare is a necessity and no one should be denied it. Eight percent...
More sleep? I think Yes!

A huge debate the last 10 years has been what can parents do to help their kids get enough...
Is being Vegetarian Good for You?

A lot of people think that a vegetarian diet is not good for a person. A vegetarian diet is...
Parents mean more than we think.
From the time we are born to when we move out of the house our parents are always there...
Students struggle getting enough sleep because their lives are so busy. It is hard to manage time in young...
Effects of smoking on the body

Every cigarette you smoke is harmful. Smoking is the biggest cause of preventable death in the UK, killing around...
What’s up with Keto?

Every year there seems to be a new diet going around promising health improvements and weight loss. These diets...
The Pros and Cons of Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana has always been an important and controversial issue. Today, it remains at the forefront of many politicians...
Vibin’ With Vaccines

Vaccines are old, really old. The first vaccine came around 1796 and they have become more and more widely...
Should the drinking age be lowered to 18?

The drinking age for years has been a big topic of debate among the government and among everyday people....
Teens these days have more resources for information and communication than ever before, it’s something that our parents never...
Marijuana and the Obstacles It Faces

The legalization of marijuana has been an increasingly relevant topic, as many states have either legalized it medically, recreationally...
Mental Health in Schools

Mental health is no joke and is becoming a very common problem for struggling teens. One website states that,...
There has been a nationwide outbreak of severe respiratory illnesses associated with vaping. More and more stories are coming...
Vaping is a No No!

How can we prevent teenagers from vaping? That is a great question that many parents are trying to figure...
Mental health disorders are becoming more and more prevalent. They have always been a problem but more people are...
Is the juul really cool?

One of the most popular vape pens, the “juul” is being overflowed by kids and teenagers. According to 2019...
Social Media… Yes or No?
The first article is about how social media risks mental health. Cyberbullying is the main example used in this...
A Step in the Right Direction for Mental Health

In light of this issue, a team of reporters sought to pinpoint several factors that contribute to poor mental...
Intro To Me

My name is Annie Garcia and I was born in Lansing, Michigan in the year of 2002. I’m a...
Diplomacy Is the Key to American Success

At a time when the United States is under development and facing corrupt relations, global public opinion started to...
Another teenager (I, too, remix)

I, too,sing the song of “another teenager” I am the age no one wants to be They send me...