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The Cruel Reality of the Invisible Man’s plot

Tristan, , March 5, 2021March 5, 2021, Books or Plays, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0

Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison is really an amazing book that I will recommend to any person who wants...

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School integration, a step closer to equity for all.

estrella, , March 5, 2021March 5, 2021, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Spring 2021, 0

Within the public school system, one’s socioeconomic status and the color of their skin seem to determine one’s educational...

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Nuclear energy as a viable alternative

Gus, , March 5, 2021March 5, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

The more and more that I research the pros and cons of nuclear energy, the more that believe it...

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Freedom is not a privilege. It’s a right.

Jaylen, , March 4, 2021March 4, 2021, Books or Plays, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0

Freedom is not a privilege. It’s a right. by Jaylen

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This is America!?

Christian, , March 4, 2021March 4, 2021, Books or Plays, Showcase, Spring 2021, This is America, 0

McDonald’s is America by Christian

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One Thing We Should Take Seriously

Cristin, , March 4, 2021March 4, 2021, Books or Plays, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0

In the Introduction and the first four chapters of Jason Reynolds’ and Ibram X. Kendi‘s book, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism,...

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Youth anguish

Owen, , March 4, 2021March 4, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

While it is an incredibly apparent epidemic to myself and those I am around, the youth’s mental health crisis...

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How can we stop the spread of misinformation and disinformation in social media?

Sam, , March 4, 2021March 4, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

Misinformation in social media is a serious issue right now, and we have to do something about it. Today,...

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Sleep deprivation is becoming an epidemic among high school students

Nicolette, , March 3, 2021March 3, 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Psychology, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0

The phenomenon of sleep deprivation among high school students is a continuous cycle. After a long day at school,...

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The Cruel World of Racism

Tristan, , March 3, 2021March 3, 2021, Books or Plays, Spring 2021, 0

Hello everyone! I started to read a book called Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison. This book was really interesting...

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Where does Utah’s large gender pay gap come from and how do we fight it?

Lindsey, , March 3, 2021March 3, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

Utah is ranked number six on the largest gender-pay gap scale, with women making 70% of what men make,...

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The World Don’t Love You

Ahmir, , March 2, 2021March 4, 2021, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Books or Plays, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0

My response to Makayla’s Youth Voices Commentary The World Doesn’t Love You; My Mother’s Life (Feminist Perspective), a book review...

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The Electoral College and the Popular Vote

Yara, , March 2, 2021March 2, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

The electoral college is something that is on everyone’s mind after the previous two presidential elections. Most will admit...

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Covid-19’s Impact on Students’ Academic and Mental Well-Being

Elizabeth, , March 2, 2021March 2, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

https://nowcomment.com/documents/261878 In this article, it talks about how Covid-19 will affect the way students learn but also the way...

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Air Quality and Water Availability

Mark, , March 2, 2021March 2, 2021, Environment, Spring 2021, 0

Air quality is a major issue in Salt Lake Valley. It can affect our health and well-being. What I...

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The World Don’t Love You

Christian, , March 2, 2021March 2, 2021, Books or Plays, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0

My response to Makayla’s Youth Voices Commentary The World Doesn’t Love You; My Mother’s Life (Feminist Perspective), a book...

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Ban on Trans Athletes in Utah

Jack, , March 2, 2021March 2, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

In recent years, LGBT rights have gained increasing momentum throughout federal and state governments, whether that be the Supreme...

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Are restraining orders enough?

Sage, , March 2, 2021March 2, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

Restraining orders are court orders given to keep two people separated. Generally, a restraining order prevents the perpetrator from...

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Jane Eyre: A Lesson in Writing

Liann, , March 2, 2021March 2, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

Charlotte Bronte’s impressive world-building skills are apparent from the very first chapter of her magnum opus, Jane Eyre. The...

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Brooklyn

Nico, , March 1, 2021March 1, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

I am from Brooklyn, New York City. Where I’m from birds chirp in the trees, feeding off of bread...

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My story

Luisa, , March 1, 2021March 1, 2021, Poetry, Spring 2021, 0

 I am from the locket my mother gave me. From mirrors and white tulips and a guitar. I am...

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Jane Eyre’s Influence on my Short Story

Kaylee, , February 26, 2021February 26, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

The first chapter of the novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë depicts the family dynamics of Jane and her...

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Inspiration from Jane Eyre

Maia, , February 26, 2021February 26, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

The first chapter of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre introduces the characterizations of an orphan Jane, as well as her...

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A Journey Through

Drew, , February 26, 2021February 26, 2021, Poetry, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, 0

I am from alarm clocks blaring, chargers hanging and water spraying. I am from the garden and both sides...

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I Am From Brooklyn and Haiti

Alexis, , February 26, 2021March 2, 2021, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, 0

I am from two-sided sinks, from Roku Tv’s and domestic eventual, endless sickening, I am from the dirty playground with...

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Where I am from by Leo

Leo, , February 26, 2021February 26, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

i am from basketball, from xbox and a pullup bar _I am from the park am from the people...

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Jane Eyre as Influence For My Story

Madison, , February 26, 2021February 26, 2021, Gender Equity (Women), Spring 2021, Writing, Writing & Communication, 0

Often in novels, characters are what drive the plot forward, allowing readers to immerse themselves into the story, both...

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The Influence of Jane Eyre on My Own Short Story

Jessica, , February 26, 2021February 26, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

    In the first chapter of Charlotte Bronte’s novel Jane Eyre, the reader is introduced to the young Jane...

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Jane Eyre’s Influence on my Story

Katie, , February 26, 2021February 26, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

Reading chapter one of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë has allowed me to begin exploring ideas of what I...

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Jane Eyre’s Influence on my Story

Brooke, , February 26, 2021February 26, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

After reading chapter one of Jane Eyre, I have been inspired by many aspects of Charlotte Brontë’s story. This...

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Jane Eyre’s Influence on my Own Story

Sarah, , February 24, 2021February 24, 2021, Spring 2021, 1

After reading the first chapter of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, I have decided to draw inspiration from the narrator’s...

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Jane Eyre’s Influence on my Story

Kaileigh, , February 24, 2021February 24, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

Chapter one of Jane Eyre opens with ten-year-old Jane, alienated in her home by her cruel family. This chapter...

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Remembering Your Worth

Maddie, , February 23, 2021February 23, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

Whatever happened to that confident little girl? The girl who adored the game and the girl who did not...

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America’s Current Genocide

Evelyn, , February 23, 2021February 27, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

Though not commonly known, abortion has been a common occurence throughout the span of time. For example, in the...

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Pandemic effects on students

Gabriel, , February 23, 2021February 23, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

Social isolation has been a major issue regarding the school or any part of social life which has been...

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Plastic Pollution

Maya, , February 23, 2021February 23, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

Our ocean, the heart of the planet, the magnificent body of water that covers more than two-thirds of the...

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Lack of Reading Motivation in Students

Maria, , February 23, 2021February 23, 2021, Spring 2021, 1

Reading motivation is defined as “the motivational drive to read, an area of interest in the field of education,”...

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Overcoming the Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness

Meghan, , February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Spring 2021, 2

What defines a mental illness? Many people think that having a mental illness or disorder means that you are...

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The Neglect of Skid Row

Amarylis, , February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, No Poverty (Economy), Showcase, Spring 2021, 1

In many cities, there is an image of opportunities and a sense of new hope, so; it leads to...

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The Pay Gap Between Men and Women

Julia G., , February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, Spring 2021, 0

Women have recently sought higher education and have been pursuing longer hours at work, yet they continue to be...

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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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Endangered Elephants

Grace, , February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

Endangered species are becoming a huge problem within the world. Many animals are dying due to less land, climate...

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The Name that Changed the World

Amanda, , February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Spring 2021, 2

George Floyd, an innocent Black man, was arrested by Minneapolis police officers this past summer in a way that...

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Trump acquitted once again!

Dulce, , February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

The article ¨trump is acquitted again¨ explains how this is trumps 2nd impeachment and he is making history for...

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The Destruction of Marine Life

Rory, , February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

The world as we know it is crumbling under our feet everyday. The world  itself is made of 70...

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Paper or plastic?

Ashley, , February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

In the article ” Bagging Plastic” I learned that a ban of disposable plastic bags went into effect in...

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The Invalidation of Teen Girls’ Interests

Megan, , February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Media, Spring 2021, 3

Try to name one thing that girls can like and won’t get made fun of for it. Harder than...

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Education Reform

Rosa, , February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

In our society today, school reform is a significant factor. Its key aim is to improve and, thus, strengthen...

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Students having hardships during the pandemic

Rosa, , February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Spring 2021, 1

Aya Raji’s “I Felt Like I Was Suffocating” post addresses the pandemic and how it has influenced the personality...

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Ranching Innovation

Rosa, , February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

I read the article “If Ranching Wants to Survive Drought and Other Climate Hassles, It’s Time to Show Soil...

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Outside Jail Life

Rosa, , February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Spring 2021, 1

They fail to find help that means they don’t end up back in jail after convicted prisoners are released...

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Immigration in the United States

Karla, , February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

The United States has always been known as one of the most popular countries for immigrants and refugees around...

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Ending the violence for millions of young people

Rosa, , February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

The primary topic discussed in the article is the difficult conditions in which some kids tend to grow up...

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The Paradox of “Social” Media

Lauren, , February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Spring 2021, 1

Social media and technology have a large presence and impact on modern society. About 40 percent of the world...

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Loneliness During Quarantine

Diana, , February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

Many of us teenagers have felt unmotivated, lonely, tired and even sad, since the beginning of quarantine, which began...

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First Impressions

Rosa, , February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

Picture this, you are preparing for a work interview, or at a new school for the first day. You...

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The Negative Stigma Around Mental Illness

Mary, , February 21, 2021February 21, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

Mental health is very important and is something many people struggle to manage. One statistic says “1 in 5...

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To Eat or Not to Eat

Maggie, , February 21, 2021February 21, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

In typical winter fashion, Illinois has been faced with multiple snowstorms leaving behind layers of thick, sparkling snow. Conversely,...

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Cashless Businesses

Litzy, , February 21, 2021February 21, 2021, Media, Privacy, Spring 2021, Technology, This is America, 0

In the article, “Should Cashless Businesses Be Banned” I learned that in the past few years there has been...

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Plastic World: The Truth about Recycling

Antonio, , February 19, 2021February 19, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

As we think that we are helping the world by putting plastics into those blue recycle bins, we don’t...

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Covid-19 Creating anxiety/depression

Selena, , February 19, 2021February 19, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

When Covid-19 began no one thought it would last this long. Or that is what I thought. I read...

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In This Kingdom II

Amal, , February 19, 2021February 20, 2021, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0

Tap left to go back and right to go forward.

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Education Reform

Peyton, , February 18, 2021February 19, 2021, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2021, 5

Education reform is an important aspect in our world today. Its main goal is to change public education in...

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Should the Covid-19 Vaccines Be Mandatory?

Yamile, , February 18, 2021February 18, 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, 4

The article, “Should Covid Vaccines Be Mandatory?” explains whether or not the government should force people to get vaccinated....

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Do you absolutely take school seriously?

Rosa, , February 18, 2021February 18, 2021, Spring 2021, 1

Imagine life in a deprived household having a poor family living in a bad environment in which you’re not...

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Why is Reading Important?

Julia B., , February 17, 2021February 17, 2021, Spring 2021, 3

People around the world have different hobbies, whether that be a sport, singing, a volunteer position, or even a...

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Mental Illness & Time

Dominique, , February 17, 2021February 17, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

In the article, “Students & The Pandemic” by Aaliyah M she speaks on how the pandemic has affected plenty...

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Coronavirus and Its Effect on Hunger

Molly, , February 17, 2021February 17, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

The coronavirus pandemic has been the source of heartache and uncertainty for millions of families across the country; however,...

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It is Hard to Stay at Home When You Have No Place to Call Home

Emily, , February 17, 2021February 18, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

As the coronavirus pandemic began to take shape, another epidemic came to light, homelessness. Even before the pandemic, homelessness...

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Modern Day Christian Persecution

Paige, , February 17, 2021February 17, 2021, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Religion, Showcase, Spring 2021, 7

Many people may think that Christian persecution is something that happened in the past, but it is still occurring...

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Who Should Handle Cyberbullying?

Aaliyah, , February 16, 2021February 17, 2021, Bullying, Media, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2021, Teachers as Learners, VoiceThread, 2

In the article, “Should Schools Punish Off-Campus Cyberbullying?” cyberbullying is a major issue that is increasing.  Statistics show that...

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Students & The Pandemic

Aaliyah, , February 16, 2021February 17, 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2021, Surveys, Youth Activism, 2

In the article, “I Felt Like I Was Suffocating” by Aya Raji speaks on the pandemic and how it...

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What really happens to all the plastic Americans toss into blue bins?

Ashley, , February 15, 2021February 17, 2021, Life Below Water, Showcase, Spring 2021, 3

In the article “The Truth About Recycling,” I learned that recycling is actually meaningless and the world is getting...

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Leading Causes of Animal Extinction

Lydia, , February 15, 2021February 17, 2021, Life Below Water, Life on Land, Showcase, Spring 2021, 5

Marine Conservation, Global Warming, and the destruction of animal habitats is the leading cause of animal extinction. Three-quarters of...

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He’s Fighting QAnon with Sunlight

Miles, , February 14, 2021February 17, 2021, Media, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2021, This is America, 0

In the article “He’s Fighting QAnon with Sunlight,” the writer, Nick Fouriezos, discusses the issue of how the spread...

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Washington Square

Sara, , February 12, 2021February 12, 2021, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0

The trees are stripped and twisted. They look old but wise.The cold cutting wind chilling my face and hair.The...

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A Happy Place

Juan, , February 11, 2021February 12, 2021, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Writing & Communication, 4

“Mom I want to go to my room, Instead of sitting out here. Out here I can feel the...

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My Bathroom

Genesis, , February 11, 2021February 12, 2021, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2021, Writing & Communication, 1

Children, I hope you have a place that’s peaceful like mine once wasMy bathroom, the only place where I...

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A Place Like Haiti

Alexis, , February 11, 2021February 12, 2021, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1

With its luxurious Mountains, its oceans that’s 620 mi long.It’s voodoo king and Queen papa legba, Marie LaveauIt’s tasteful...

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The Nick

Mekhi, , February 11, 2021February 11, 2021, Poetry, Semester Published, Spring 2021, 0

I’II tell u why I really love living in New York/ Harlem,     I like to see the nice green...

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Learning About Fake News and How to Spot It

Sam, , February 11, 2021February 12, 2021, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2021, Writing & Communication, 1

In this article written by Alina Tugend about the problems of Fake News, it talks about a particular group...

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Montenegro

Amra, , February 11, 2021February 11, 2021, Poetry, Spring 2021, 0

i Go  to lakes and  only put my feet in Water  is cold so I do not  Swim hear...

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High Up in the Heights

Mario, , February 11, 2021February 11, 2021, Poetry, Spring 2021, 1

High up, a hop up Manhattan, is the heights, It’s where all the Spanish people live. I like it,...

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Portugal’s Wildly Successful Decriminalization Experiment

Micah, , February 11, 2021February 11, 2021, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Drugs, Spring 2021, 0

All across the world, people use drugs. Whether it be marijuana, heroin, cocaine, meth, etc. people use it. In...

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A movement to integrate schools across the United States.

estrella, , February 11, 2021February 12, 2021, Quality Education, Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2021, 3

Years after the Civil Rights Movement, there have been many strides to becoming an “anti-racist” America. One being, the...

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San Miguel de Allende Plaza

Nico, , February 10, 2021March 3, 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 2

San Miguel de Allende Plaza As you walkyour feet thud on the stonebirds sing in the trees,you won’t...

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Midnight Books

Tasneem, , February 10, 2021February 11, 2021, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0

“Books!” Chuckled I, “yes books”I woke up and flung the hold“Books!” Said I, “thing of pound”Once I sat engaged...

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A Night/Gloomy Morning In NYC

Drew, , February 10, 2021February 14, 2021, Nature, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1

Darkness spreads as the sun is ready to sleep. Lights increase, crowds start to flee. The moonlight bounces off the empty...

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The Street We Walk

Luisa, , February 10, 2021February 12, 2021, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 10

I heard them and I still hear themHearing mother calling for their kids To come home before it gets darkHearing...

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Electric Car Batteries

Thomas, , February 9, 2021February 12, 2021, Environment & World, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Science & Math, Showcase, Spring 2021, 6

As scientists have discovered over the last few decades, one of the main contributors to the CO2 released into...

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New York City

Hai-Cheng, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Places We Love: Photos, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 3

Five puzzle piecesEach one having many detailsBut they all have one similarityWhich is uniquenessStars of musicComedy prodigiesA compact melting...

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Inmates are learning to be their own bosses after they leave jail behind

Patrick, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Prison, Showcase, Spring 2021, 3

One effect of the criminal justice system that needs to be talked about more is the lack of employment...

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Holocaust and Antisemitic Education in the United States

Lilly, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1

Antisemitism has always been a major issue within the US, but lately, hate crimes and hateful acts towards Jewish...

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How to Play Live Sports During a Pandemic

Josh, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Sports, Spring 2021, 0

The article “How to Play Live Sports During a Pandemic? Taiwan, South Korea offer lessons” by Grady McGregor was...

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COVID testing at Somerset High School.

Elizabeth, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Coronavirus, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0

COVID-19 has been a problem around the world. Some schools are all online, some all in-person, while the remaining...

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Hawaii’s Gun Laws and How They Reflect on the Nation

Yara, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Guns, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Spring 2021, 4

Gun control has been the subject of much back and forth within the past decade. Many believe that guns...

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Life Outside of Prison

Sarah, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Prison, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0

After former inmates are released from prison, they struggle to find support that ensures they don’t end up back...

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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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Covid Vaccines

Litzy, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Call to Action, Community, Coronavirus, COVID Around the World, Showcase, Spring 2021, 3

In the article, “Should Covid Vaccines Be Mandatory” I learned that about 2 million people have died from Covid-19...

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Innovation in Ranching

Mark, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Life on Land, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0

I read the article “If Ranching Wants to Survive Drought and Other Climate Hassles, It’s Time to Show Soil...

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Along Manhattan Avenue

Mbathio, , February 9, 2021February 14, 2021, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 8

I can still see itabove the yelling and screaming above the locked doors and heavy breathing above the beatings and blood above...

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“A Plan to Make Homelessness History”

Nicolette, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Homelessness, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1

The severity of homelessness in the United States is more intense than many people probably realize. 700,000 people every...

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Saltwater Agriculture; A Green and Blue Solution

Sam, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Environment, Life on Land, Showcase, Spring 2021, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Zero Hunger, 0

Humans have been growing food in much the same way for thousands of years. Much of what has changed...

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Philadelphia’s 24/7 Homeless Shelters

Audrey, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Homelessness, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0

We all know how huge Philadelphia is, but did you know that they have one of the smallest homeless...

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These Unsung Countries Are Vanquishing the Virus

Owen, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Coronavirus, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0

While several countries are continuing to struggle with the task of diminishing COVID-19, several countries are flourishing. This article evaluates five...

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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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Detecting Breast Cancer Before a Mammogram

Cecilia, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1

Developing countries do not have the same access to technology as developed countries like the United States do. Without...

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Adirondacks

Leo, , February 9, 2021February 11, 2021, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0

IWould LoveTo go backTo the AdirondacksSwimFishAnd ride on boatsEat good at nightAnd sleep inI want to go backTo my favorite...

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Restraining Orders

Sage, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, Spring 2021, 1

Restraining order effectiveness has been questioned over the years, as love disputed end tragically for women who felt protected...

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How West Virginia Has Been So Successful in Vaccine Rollout

Grace, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0

The article from SolutionsU by Sarah Mervosh provides an example of one state’s success that serves to inspire other...

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Home

Ian, , February 9, 2021February 11, 2021, Family, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2021, Writing, 0

My  home is the most important place to meI don’t ever want to leave it no matter how old...

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How To Build A Perfect Refugee Camp

Olivia, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Immigration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Refugees, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0

The way that refugee camps are run is a problem because these are innocent suffering people looking for a...

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Homes are a big part of Salt Lake City’s air pollution problem — and are also the solution.

Milo, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Affordable and Clean Energy, Environment & World, Housing, Showcase, Spring 2021, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 3

In this NowComment article, I went over the issue of air pollution within my state of Utah. Specifically, how...

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What To Do With Landfills

Henry, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Affordable and Clean Energy, Showcase, Spring 2021, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 1

Our world is currently overflowing with landfills due to the amount of unrenewable resources we consume throughout the world....

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Moving Forward from Private Schools’ Racist Past

Alyssa, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1

Although swept under the rug, many private schools, especially Christian schools, have a racist past of segregation that cannot...

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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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Parents are struggling to find childcare during the pandemic

Jack, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Coronavirus, Family, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0

In Los Angeles, L. A. Unified begins experimenting with a new tutoring and childcare program to help children struggling...

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Union Square 2020

Karim, , February 9, 2021February 11, 2021, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0

There was a boy skating on the stairs with a group of friendsThere was a group of people  watchingThere...

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Should Covid Vaccines Be Mandatory?

Heidi, , February 9, 2021February 10, 2021, Argument, COVID Around the World, Showcase, Spring 2021, 2

In the article “Should Covid Vaccines Be Mandatory?”, two intellectuals, W. Ian Lipkin and Michael Cannon, who have knowledge...

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Biden’s Challenges

Bryan, , February 8, 2021February 10, 2021, Media, Showcase, Spring 2021, This is America, 0

Now that Bidens is the new president of the United States he is going to have to face some...

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Covid-19 in CA

Cristian, , February 8, 2021February 10, 2021, Argument, Coronavirus, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, This is America, 0

Covid-19 in California is very different than the states around us. Covid has significantly increased so much in California...

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Zhelanea, , February 8, 2021February 10, 2021, Call to Action, Environment, Environment & World, Life Below Water, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1

After watching the video “Ocean Today Trash Day”, I learned that the ocean is very full of trash as...

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Crises Facing Biden: Covid-19, Climate Change, Immigration, China…

Gerardo, , February 7, 2021February 10, 2021, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Coronavirus, Good Health and Well-Being, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Police, Showcase, Spring 2021, This is America, 0

Now that Bidens is the next president of the United States, he’s going to have to face some very...

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Love is Fire

Karla, , February 6, 2021February 10, 2021, Love, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0

Click on the right to go forward, on the left to go back.

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COVID-19 Around the World: Mexico

Arooj, , February 5, 2021February 10, 2021, COVID Around the World, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, 4

It has been one year since the first COVID-19 was reported in the US. The Covid-19 outbreak was announced...

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The poems flow is smooth. there are some pauses in it to make to listener think about what the stanza meant.

Nico, , February 4, 2021February 4, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

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She talks about Philadelphia and how many names it has and its reputation. Then she talks about how it brings her love.

Nico, , February 4, 2021February 4, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

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I like how the author of this poem described the specific places in Philadelphia. I also like how the author of this poem personifies Philadelphia talking about it saying “her”

Nico, , February 4, 2021February 4, 2021, Spring 2021, 0

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COVID-19 Around the World: Virginia, USA

Sephora, , February 3, 2021February 10, 2021, COVID Around the World, Covid Oral History, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, 5

On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the city of Berkeley Health Officer gave orders to all residents to stay at...

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COVID-19 Around the World: El Salvador

Edwin, , February 3, 2021March 3, 2021, Coronavirus, COVID Around the World, Covid Oral History, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Showcase, Spring 2021, 5

 It’s been a year since we began social distancing caused by the well known COVID-19 virus, which has caused...

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COVID-19 Around the World: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Camila, , January 31, 2021March 3, 2021, COVID Around the World, Covid Oral History, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, Taking responsible risks, 8

The pandemic has been present in our lives since the CDC reported the first case in the United States...

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If I Stay–What would you do if you had to choose?

Tasneem, , January 29, 2021February 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, 0

Spoil Alert If I stay by Gayle Forman is about a seventeen-year-old female who lives with her Mom, Dad,...

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Selena Quintanilla

Maria Teresa, , January 29, 2021February 1, 2021, Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, 1

Like many citizens of America who value and think highly of their country, Mexican Americans are the same. They...

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I Am Shy

Raniyah, , January 27, 2021January 27, 2021, Fall 2020, Poetry, Psychology, Showcase, Where I'm From, 3
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Dana, from Kindred, is determined, forgiving, and resourceful

Kaimea, , January 27, 2021February 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, History, Showcase, Slavery, 0

Dana, the protagonist in Kindred, has a few traits that influence her relationships with others. Dana tries to do...

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Why are many young people unemployed at this time?

Ashley, , January 26, 2021February 1, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2020, Showcase, 2

In the article,¨Young and Unemployed,¨ I learned that all over the world many young people have been affected by...

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Are Big Tech Companies Too Strong?

Cristian, , January 25, 2021February 1, 2021, Fall 2020, Showcase, Technology, Technology & Computer Science, 0

The main, talked-about tech companies, Google, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook are used every single day 24 hours a day....

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The Courage of Emergency Workers

Gabriel, , January 25, 2021February 1, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2020, Showcase, 0

I used to tell myself that I wanted to be a doctor because I wanted to be able to do...

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The Remarkable Journey of an Ironman

Gerardo, , January 25, 2021February 1, 2021, Fall 2020, Showcase, Sports, Stories, 0

There is this very young individual called Chris Nikic and he was born with a chromosome disorder referred to...

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Rise and Fall of Warriors #1

Dehao, , January 25, 2021February 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, 0

Recently, I read Warriors Into The Wild by Erin Hunter.  I appreciated this book. I felt that way because...

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Is Google/Facebook a threat to technology?

Zhelanea, , January 25, 2021February 1, 2021, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Media, Privacy, Showcase, Social Media, Technology, 1

In the article, “Is Big Tech Too Powerful” I learned those top internet companies such as Google, and Facebook...

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Inauguration Day 2021

Alondra, , January 25, 2021February 1, 2021, Community, Fall 2020, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, This is America, 1

On January 20, 2021, Joseph R. Biden Jr. was sworn into office and officially became the 46th president of...

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Presidential Election the USA

Morgan, , January 25, 2021February 1, 2021, Fall 2020, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, 0

This year’s election was crazy due to the fact of what Trump is complaining about and what he is...

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Biden, the New President

Fatima, , January 25, 2021February 1, 2021, Argument, Community, Covid Oral History, Fall 2020, History, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, This is America, 0

Joe Bubar, the author of “Biden Is Sworn In as President’ wrote that in the past 20th of January...

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Are We Too Wired?

Ashley, , January 25, 2021February 1, 2021, Fall 2020, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, 0

Whats the type of world that we live in? Everything is digital now and days. Now every classroom has...

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What do you think when people talk about race ?

Lizbeth, , January 25, 2021February 1, 2021, Fall 2020, Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, 1

When people talk about race sometimes it may not be a good idea because some people may get offended...

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Is Big Tech Too Powerful?

Eduardo, , January 25, 2021February 1, 2021, Fall 2020, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, 0

In these past years, companies like Google, Apple, and Amazon have become more and more known by many people....

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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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Young and Unemployed

Heidi, , January 25, 2021February 1, 2021, Career & Job Readiness, Coronavirus, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2020, Showcase, Youth Activism, 0

In the article “Young and Unemployed” by Liz Alderman and Geneva Abdul, they talk about how many young people...

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Have Big Techs Become Too Powerful?

Yamile, , January 24, 2021February 1, 2021, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Media, Media and Message, Showcase, Social Media, Technology, 4

The article, “Is Big Tech Too Powerful?” explains how our lives revolve around technology and how tech companies are...

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A Trip to the Past?

Monserrat, , January 24, 2021February 1, 2021, Call to Action, Community, Fall 2020, History, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, This I Believe, 0

In the article, “A Titanic Do-Over” I learned that mistakes during the build of the ship were made as...

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Is Big Tech Getting Out of Hand?

Juan, , January 24, 2021February 1, 2021, Fall 2020, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, Social Media, Technology, 0

In the article, “Is Big Tech Too Powerful,” I learned that big corporations such as Google and Amazon are...

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RUN!!!!!

Saniya, , January 24, 2021February 1, 2021, Environment, Fall 2020, Science, short fiction, Showcase, Stories, War, Writing & Communication, 0

I watched as The giant, poisonous, green looking cloud rise into the sky and flooded the whole city,  I...

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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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First Impressions

Maria, , January 23, 2021February 1, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2020, Life Skills & Fitness, Showcase, 2

Picture this, you are preparing for a job interview, or for the first day at a new school.  You...

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Empathy in America

Camille, , January 23, 2021February 1, 2021, Fall 2020, Showcase, 1

In the past year, America has experienced great suffering in regards to racial injustice, political polarization and the pandemic....

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Unashamed Conversations About Unmet Mental Health Needs

Maddie, , January 23, 2021February 1, 2021, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Psychology, Showcase, 2

Impulse buying, binge watching, unemployment, and millions of deaths. The feelings of instability and insecurity plague the lives of...

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The NCAA’s Take on the Mental Health of Student-Athletes

Jessica, , January 23, 2021February 3, 2021, Fall 2020, Showcase, Sports, 0

In my previous blog post, I talked about the mental health and wellness of student-athletes, and how poor mental...

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Domestic Violence: Pandemic Within a Pandemic

Lluvia, , January 23, 2021February 3, 2021, Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, 1

 As we talked about in an earlier post, we stated that domestic violence was becoming a pandemic within a...

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The Power of Song

Meghan, , January 23, 2021January 23, 2021, Fall 2020, 5

Music is a universal language that impacts every single one of us in one way or another. No matter...

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The Importance of Being Bilingual

Julia B., , January 23, 2021January 23, 2021, Fall 2020, 0

Previously, I wrote a post about language development. I wanted to expand on this topic, specifically the concept of...

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The Consequences of the Lack of Communication

Amarylis, , January 23, 2021January 23, 2021, Fall 2020, 0

   The impact and importance of communication has been stressed in every situation possible. It is an extremely important...

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A Deeper Look at the Education System

Madison, , January 23, 2021January 23, 2021, Fall 2020, Quality Education, Writing, 1

Today’s students are mentally exhausted, and one major reason for this is the education system, specifically the weight of...

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Not So Good Will Hunting

Lauren, , January 23, 2021January 23, 2021, Fall 2020, 0

Although the movie Good Will Hunting strategically uses language to help heal the characters, it also contains language that...

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The History of Pizza

Kaylee, , January 22, 2021January 22, 2021, Fall 2020, 0

Many people, including myself, claim that pizza is one of their favorite foods. While most people believe it is...

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The Iron Man

Andres, , January 22, 2021January 22, 2021, Fall 2020, 0

In the article “The Remarkable Journey of The Iron Man ” i learned that a young man with down...

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The Effects of Media

Amanda, , January 22, 2021January 22, 2021, Fall 2020, 1

As we know, language can be used to inform others, both in a positive or negative manner about a...

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The people vs. Covid-19

Selena, , January 22, 2021January 22, 2021, Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, 5

Last year was when it all began, this virus spreading across the country, state to state. It’s a new...

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Pollution in every form

Grace, , January 22, 2021January 22, 2021, Fall 2020, 0

Pollution has one thing in common with everyone, it harms every form of life. There are three main types...

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An Explanation to Lucid Dreaming

Julia G., , January 22, 2021January 22, 2021, Fall 2020, Showcase, 6

The idea of lucid dreaming seems impossible to some due to the complexity of the dreams and how simple...

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Inside Out and Back Again

Hai-Cheng, , January 22, 2021January 23, 2021, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, 0

Kim Ha, the protagonist in Inside Out and Back Again, has a few traits that influence her relationships with...

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To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before

Drew, , January 22, 2021January 23, 2021, Argument, Beauty, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, History, Love, Showcase, 1

Recently, I read To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han. I relished the fake love/real love aspects...

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A response to the poetry of Amanda Gorman

Janet, , January 22, 2021January 22, 2021, Fall 2020, Poetry, Showcase, Writing & Communication, 0
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Native Cuisine: A Story of Oppression

Liann, , January 22, 2021January 23, 2021, Fall 2020, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, 1

Cuisine may be essential to assimilation and acceptance for immigrants within American society, but what is its significance for...

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Authentic Living

Brooke, , January 22, 2021January 22, 2021, Fall 2020, 0

On Friday, March 13, 2020, I walked out of school, excited for the highly anticipated two week break forced...

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Janie rises from survivor to striver in Their Eyes Were Watching God

Brendaly, , January 22, 2021January 22, 2021, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Love, Showcase, 0

Janie is a  character whose archetype changes dynamically over the course of the book. At the beginning of the...

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THE CURE :)

Daniel, , January 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Coronavirus, Finding Humor, short fiction, Showcase, Spring 2021, Stories, 0

The giant, poisonous cloud rose into the sky, The rash was spreading, pulsing, hurting. Test subject A is unaccounted...

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Post-World War II Impact on Women

Rory, , January 22, 2021January 22, 2021, Fall 2020, 0

World War II helped boost women into the workforce and begin to break those  harsh gender roles set for...

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The Good That Exists Within Social Media

Katie, , January 22, 2021January 22, 2021, Fall 2020, 1

In my last blog post, I emphasized the harmful effects that social media tends to have on the majority...

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The Capital Riots of January 6

Antonio, , January 22, 2021January 22, 2021, Fall 2020, 0

On January 6 of this year, a large group of trump supporters angered about a “stolen” election that Trump...

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So Many Options: What is the Best Cell Phone Carrier?!

Maggie, , January 22, 2021January 22, 2021, Fall 2020, 0

             In my last post, I discussed whether or not the new 5G cellular network is worth the upgrade. In...

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