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Archive for category: Fall 2017

Home Semester Published Fall 2017

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This is my body

Makayla, October 8, 2021December 3, 2021, Fall 2017, Fall 2021, Poetry, This Is My Body, Body Image, magazine, The U School, 0

This is my body, I’m hiding with a smileThis is my body, I’m hiding in my own styleThis is...

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The Epidemic of Homelessness due to COVID

Emily, March 28, 2021March 30, 2021, Fall 2017, Homelessness, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Spring 2021, complications, RHS, 6

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

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Only Your Characters Can Define you

Housseynatu, May 5, 2020May 6, 2022, Books or Plays, Fall 2017, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0

This play is based on the memories of the narrator Tom Wingfield. He related part of his life in different...

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Planted by Grandma

Mia, June 19, 2018July 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 0

I am from baby doll from  my toy box inside a tote I am from  the smell of fried...

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Bonsai and Cats

Jaren, April 13, 2018May 3, 2018, Fall 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 1

I am from crayons, from canvas and ink. I am from nights and moonlight and open windows. I am...

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2 languages 2 cultures 2 countries

Burhan, April 13, 2018February 24, 2020, Fall 2017, Immigration, Poetry, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

Where I’m From I am from video games From Playstation and Xbox I am from a cold household and...

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Hurt kept us together

Jade, April 4, 2018March 26, 2019, Fall 2017, Family, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 1

  I am from hurt from hate and love I am from carelessness and judgement I am from...

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I am from Old Memories

Vincent, April 3, 2018April 3, 2018, Fall 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 0

I am from old memories from the Nintendo DSi to a Windows 10 Desktop I am from a cold...

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Unity in Separation

Devine, April 2, 2018April 2, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 0

I am from my old Mickey Mouse T.V. from lost yellow Kool-Aid straws and abandoned McDonald’s toys I am...

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Where I’m From

Juanamarina, April 2, 2018April 2, 2018, Fall 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 0

I am from fine china from knitted dolls and Barbies I am from the brick house across from the...

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Forgotten Nostalgia

Najm, April 2, 2018April 2, 2018, Fall 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 0

I am from a busted toy chest, and a shared bed and a broken Dell desktop. I am from...

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What Would Happen If Everybody Adopted a Vegetarian Diet

NIki, February 20, 2018February 22, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

Many changes would occur if everybody adopted a vegetarian diet. A vegetarian diet means not eating meat, poultry, or...

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Where I Am From

Autumn, February 13, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 3

I am from a home of love from books and funny faces I am from warmth and comfort and...

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My Findings on Artificial Intelligence

Anthony, February 13, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, ai, jobs, Risk, 0

An article that I read that was interesting was from Forbes which talked about how the workplace is about to...

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The Bystander Effect

Mason, February 13, 2018February 13, 2018, Call to Action, Decision Making, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, #Calltoaction, bystandereffect, 2

One night, in March 1964, a young woman named Kitty Genovese had parked her car and was walking towards...

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Learning Disabilities in Schools

Reagan, February 13, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2018, Student-Centered, ADHD, disabilities, dyslexia, learning, school, 5

Are schools doing enough to accommodate students with learning disabilities? The majority of the time, learning disabilities are hereditary,...

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How did movies start?

Bobby, February 13, 2018February 13, 2018, Art, Fall 2017, History, Showcase, Spring 2018, #movies, aplang18, ATripToTheMoon, 1

When you watch a film, can you notice how produced and funded a film can be? It can have...

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Can Money Buy Happiness?

Caleigh, February 13, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Good Health and Well-Being, Happiness, Showcase, Spring 2018, cost, happiness, materialistic, Money, 1

The phrase money can’t buy happiness has been an ongoing mentality in our society, and continues to impact many...

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Identifying Epigenetics

Hailey, February 13, 2018February 13, 2018, Argument, Fall 2017, Inquiry, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

Imagine a pair of identical twins coming into the world for the first time. Some may think they are...

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Personalities Define Culture

Erica, February 13, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

In any city, state, or region there is a prevalent culture that forms. This culture is built on the...

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What do athletes do before any game to handle stress and pressure?

Jessica, February 13, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

As everyone is unique and born with different talent, we all tend to do things that determines us in...

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The Effects of Aquatic Pollution

Tanner, February 12, 2018February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Environment, Fall 2017, Nature, Showcase, Spring 2018, Sustainable Cities and Communities, environment, health, Nature, Pollution, 1

There are many problems affecting the environment today. The list of issues can go on and on and on....

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The Price of Being a Woman in Prison

Beth, February 12, 2018February 26, 2018, Call to Action, Crime, Fall 2017, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Good Health and Well-Being, Incarceration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Spring 2018, The Fifth Column, crime, gender inequality, health, hygiene, incarceration, Inequality, women, 4

In the United States of America, even the toughest criminals have basic rights protected by our country’s Constitution. The...

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Cerrano Generation to Generation

Jose, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, family, generations, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, NameMemoir, seniors, 1

Cerrano generation to generation Cerrano is the name my family passed down from generation to generation is a name...

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I put as much care in this title as I have in my name

Elliot, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, Boring, Indifference, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, NameMemoir, Skeet, 6

One word, say it and you get attention. Everyday people say to me, my first  name, Elliot.  Say it...

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8 Letters

Cristina, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, C/O2018, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, NameMemoir, Oakland, What'sMyName, 5

C-R-I-S-T-I-N-A It does not define me, The name is fine but it isn’t who I seek to be Now...

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Name Meaning

Lis, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, #Embarrasing, hate, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, NameMemoir, Oakland, 4

My complete, full name is Lisette Aguilar Valencia. My first name Lisette, was chosen by my father. During my...

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The Developing Identity Of My Life

Salvador, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, #RoleModels, family, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, NameMemoir, Oakland, 5

Salvador Pedroza-Juarez is my name. All my other brothers don’t have the “Juarez” in their name. I like that...

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ニーナ Nina ប្រាំបួន

Nina, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, C/O2018, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, NameMemoir, Oakland, What'sMyName, 4

Nina… Nina… Nina Three little letters They make up my two syllable name No one else has this name...

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My Name is Kadijah

Kadijah, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, #getoffyourphone, #iLiveWithMyParents, #kadijahismyname, allaboutme, beyourself, 1

Kadijah is my name. Kadijah comes from the wife of Prophet Muhammed, her name was spelled Khadeejah, and mine...

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The Light In The Dark

Enrique, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, #Don't Judge, #HaterGonnaHate, #LoveME, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, NameMemoir, 6

Hearing my name Enrique Blanco, makes me have a vision of darkness, feeling the chills through my body knowing...

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The real meaning of my name

Itzel, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Art, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, #Itzel, #last name, #Name Menoir, #The real meaning of my name, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, 3

My name is Itzel Rosas-Beltran Itzel Rosas is a name that I go by. My parents gave me my...

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Reflecting on the significance of my name in 2018 about Ceaze

Cesar, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, #AllaboutCeaze, #Ceaze, #Ceazekillyourself, #Ceazenickname, Ceazehellagood, 3

The name that describes me is the name Ceaze because that name I feel like is a good name...

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Michael’s Name Memoir

Michael, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Memoir, Name, NameMemoir, TidePods, 2

My name is Michael Dao, my first name is American and my last name is Vietnamese.I took on my...

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Juan

Juan, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, #CookieMoney, #EastOakland, #Free J-Bay, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, NameMemoir, 3

Juan   My full name is Juan Miguel Alvarado and I also have the same first, last name as...

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Reflecting on My Name 2018

Jovana, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Family, Love, Memoir, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, #JovanaLopez, #myidentity, family, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, NameMemoir, 1

Jovana Lopez-Cuevas   These names defining who I am now and who I will become in the future. Also...

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Reflecting on the Significance of My Name in 2018

Esme, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, #EsmeraldaOrtiz, #Self-Identity, #Values, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, NameMemoir, 2

My full name is Esmeralda Sarai Ortiz-Munoz. I never really thought about my name, it’s just something that represents...

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Behind those Letters

Joanna, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, #behindmyname, #centered, #closerthanever, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, NameMemoir, 5

Behind those Letters    Joanna Castillo Gutierrez… yes that’s me my parents story on naming me basic. My name...

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Reflecting on the Significance of my name in 2018

Miguel, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, Digital Storytelling, family, happiness, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, NameMemoir, 4

  Miguel is the name that I inherited when I was born, and it will be the name that...

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Reflecting on the Significance of My Name in 2018

Arely, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, 3

My Name My Government name that my parents gave me is Arely Ursino A. , the only one besides...

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Reflecting on the Significance of My Name 2018

Andrea, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, MyName, NameMemoir, Oakland, TheMeaningOfMyFullName, 3

  My name is Andrea Guadalupe Garibaldi I am named sort of after my dad, his name is Andres....

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The Label That Follows

Kris, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, family, identity, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Love, NameMemoir, 4

  Kristofer Ramos, a name that follows me everywhere I go, also the first thing I say when meeting...

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Two Wolves

Vesna, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Art, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, #FreeTheWave, #OliversClass, #Rooted, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, NameMemoir, 5

Vesna Sot February 1, 2018 Ms. Oliver Certification   Two Wolves   Vesna Sot is the name I carry...

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Jaime, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, allnames, dad, hellagood, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, NameMemoir, 2

Jaime Orozco JR   02/09/2018 English 4 Ms. Oliver   I was named after my dad and my dad...

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My Name Memoir

Jimmy, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Art, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, #Schooll, identity, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, NameMemoir, Self, 3

Jimmy is what i’ve been called my whole life, i’ve never had nicknames that would stick around long enough...

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“Reflecting on the Significance of My Name in 2018

Vicente, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Art, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, ArribaJalisco, IamaWhoIAm, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, NameMemoir, ThanksDad, 3

“Me my Dad and Future I” By Vicente Pena As I sit here thinking on the relationship between me...

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A Random Choice

Yahaira, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, family, hate, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Love, Mexico, NameMemoir, 4

Yahaira Sarahi Celis Garcia That is what I was registered as at birth. Yahaira, that is what most people...

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Reflecting on the Significance of My Name in 2018

Rosario, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, family, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, name memoir, religion, Siblings, 4

I am an incarnation Or at least I think my name is.   “Rosario” doesn’t just go back to...

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How Do We Own And Tell Our Own Story, Starting With Our Name?

Oscar, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, 2300, life, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, NameMemoir, soccer, the hood, top25, 1

Five letters are put together Those five letter build up the name Oscar. That’s me, that’s the name my...

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Reflecting on the Significance of My Name in 2018

Lisseth, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, family, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, NameMemoir, Nickname, ThisIsMe, 3

China China is the name that I am called by my family and family friends. I have had this...

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Threats to Coral Reefs, and Ways to Save Them

Reilly, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1

Coral reefs are arguable one of the most vital ecosystems on the entire planet. Though they only occupy around...

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Is tobacco a social justice issue?

Johan, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

The article that I chose for this assignment was about the Truth Initiative buying TV ads that accuses tobacco...

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Can you be Good Without God? Argumentative Research Paper, part 2

Anthony, February 12, 2018February 16, 2018, Fall 2017, Religion, Showcase, Spring 2018, aplang18, god, morality, religion, 0

After reading “Secularism and Islam: An Unacknowledged Kinship,” I was able to take away an incredibly strong point that...

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Genetic Engineering of Human Organisms is Good for Society

Angelica, February 12, 2018February 19, 2020, Argument, Decision Making, Fall 2017, Goals, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Nature, Science, Showcase, Spring 2018, Technology, Wonder, #Geneticengineering, Nature, science, 0

In recent years the government has banned funding for genetically modifying humans, but that hasn’t stopped scientists from pursuing...

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Are Participation Trophies in Sports Hurting Our Youth?

Casey, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

Are participation trophies in sports hurting our youth? The answer is yes, yes they are. As the end of...

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Why Do We Kill Each Other?

Chidiogo, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1

There are so many other factors that play a factor towards that question. One is the racial bias that...

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Reinventing Education

PJ, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Books or Plays, Community, Fall 2017, Good Health and Well-Being, No Poverty (Economy), Politics, Quality Education, Showcase, Social Media, Spring 2018, Stress, aplang18, career, education, future, 1

The US education system has been obviously failing the students and lacking in its job to create self sufficient,...

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What Makes a Person Religious?

Zach, February 12, 2018February 14, 2018, Fall 2017, Religion, Showcase, Spring 2018, agnostic, atheist, god, religion, 1

Over the course of thousands of years, the vast majority of people have been a part of a religion....

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Why Marilyn Monroe Was the Most Influential Beauty Icon in American History (Part One- Early Life)

Mae, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Art, Beauty, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 2

America has had its fair share of divas, but one who takes the crown is Marilyn Monroe. She is...

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Are We Alone In the Universe? Continued.

Shane, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, life, question, research, space, 0

At the beginning of time we believed that we were blessed beings and the only life was on Earth....

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Effects of Social Movements on Politics

kayden, February 12, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

There are many things that social movements plays a huge effect on. They play huge roles on society in...

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Whose Rights Are Reproductive Rights?

Ronnie, February 11, 2018February 13, 2018, Abortion, Fall 2017, Gender Equity (Women), Rights, Showcase, Spring 2018, #reproductiverights, women, 2

The multi-decade long debate about reproductive rights has been in the political atmosphere as well as a social and...

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Social Media & Suicide?

Ellie, February 11, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Social Media, Spring 2018, teen suicide, 0

I recently found a very interesting article by NBC news that relates to my research topic of how social...

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Are salaries equal throughout professional sports?

Olivia, February 11, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, The Fifth Column, 1

It is no secret that women and men are paid differently even though they are doing the same exact...

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Mental Health

Lexi, February 11, 2018February 13, 2018, Biases, Fall 2017, Good Health and Well-Being, Happiness, No Poverty (Economy), Showcase, Spring 2018, Inequality, mental health, 0

The further society advances, the further it leaves behind those who cannot keep up. Mental disabilities are arguably the...

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Why Congress Should Not Ban Genetically Modifying of Human Embryos

Angelica, February 11, 2018March 13, 2018, Argument, Decision Making, Fall 2017, Goals, Good Health and Well-Being, Science, Showcase, Spring 2018, Thesis Feedback, gmo, 3

There has always been an interest in genetic modification of life on earth. The possibilities of what scientists can...

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Why Do Language Barriers Exist?

Jacqueline, February 10, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Language, Showcase, Spring 2018, language, linguistics, words, writing, 1

With a near 7,000 distinct languages, there must be significant difference between one speech pattern and another across the...

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Serial Killers and Their Brain Chemistry

Maggie, February 10, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, The Fifth Column, 5

Oddly enough, the brain can tell a lot about a person. So how does the brain chemistry of a...

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Challenges facing the women of India

Ceceli, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, Spring 2018, The Fifth Column, india, women, women rights, 4

  India has become a very special place to me and is very close to my heart. I travelled...

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Is it wrong to depend on others?

Lindsay, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Psychology, Showcase, Spring 2018, The Fifth Column, 2

In life, we often think that the only way to be secure is to be secure in oneself. Humans...

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Why the United States should continue the use of drone strikes

Jack, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, The Fifth Column, War, 2

The first website that I looked at for this assignment talked about the pros and the cons for using...

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Should College Athletes Be Paid?

Alex, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, The Fifth Column, 0

The topic of collegiate athletes has been debated heavily over the past several years. As the concept of “one...

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Different forms of Racism

Zachary, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 2

Racism is a very prevalent within our community today. Many people are blind to it because their is more...

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Understanding Addiction Research ( part II)

Melissa, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2018, addiction, Drug, treatment, 0

Abuse, National Institute on Drug. “Why Do Drug Use Disorders Often Co-Occur with Other Mental Illnesses?” NIDA, www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/comorbidity-addiction-other-mental-illnesses/why-do-drug-use-disorders-often-co-occur-other-men. Drug...

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How does euthanasia effect veterinarians?

Lucy, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Good Health and Well-Being, Life on Land, Showcase, Spring 2018, 2

Working at the veterinary hospital, I see everything but euthanasias. I see surgeries on sick animals, I give fluid...

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Can veganism save the planet?

Cheryl, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

Veganism is a philosophy and way of living which seeks to diminish all forms of abuse and cruelty to...

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Stereotypes Leading Women Away from Health Care

Chloe, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Gender, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

Perhaps the most difficult and aggravating factor that discourages women from entering the medical field is stereotypes. Throughout the...

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Should we stand with or against the use of marijuana?

Isa, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Drugs, Fall 2017, Psychology, Science, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1

Marijuana is a drug being used very often in 2018. However, researchers still haven’t been able to fully understand...

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Bitcoin sucks

Isaac, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 2

Bitcoin is all the rage today. With its value skyrocketing, everyone seems to be buying into this cryptocurrency with...

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Self-driving cars and fuel consumption

Thomas, February 9, 2018February 19, 2020, Fall 2017, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, Spring 2018, Technology, aplang18, self-driving cars, 2

Among other major advances, self-driving cars are expected to become commonplace in the future. American car manufacturers say that...

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The Hunt For Life Beyond Earth

Andrea, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, Aliens, galaxy, life, space, 1

The sky twinkles on a starry night, filling the pure darkness with tiny specks of light, looking up I...

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Do Parents Have Different Standards for Their Sons Than for Their Daughters?

Tess, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, #daughter, #father, family, Mother, son, 2

In recent years people have really started to fight for the rights of women. Eliminating the wage gap, speaking...

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ARE 1

Mary, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

Due to the exponential growth of the human population, more natural resources are required. But, while the population continues...

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Will A.I. Take Over?

Sam, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

  No. Not in the doomsday, robots-running-the-world sense. A scenario in which a robot becomes self aware and takes...

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Why Conservation Fails

Anna, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1

Conservation programs often fail. With so many factors to consider it’s no surprise. In an ecosystem and an environment...

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Zoos aren’t cool

Carter, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 3

Zoos are a great place to go for a nice fun day in the sun. You get to see...

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Success

Colin, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1

The definition of Success is always changing and is viewed very differently in the eye of the beholder. One...

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The Cost of College

Kira, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, No Poverty (Economy), Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

Education is considered to be a basic right in the modern world, one that all should have access to,...

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Is Humanities Advancement Harming our Youth?

Treyvon, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 2

The world around is constantly undergoing some form of strife or struggle, but why do these happenings go unnoticed...

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Legalization of Marijuana, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Koji, February 9, 2018February 15, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, The Fifth Column, 6

Marijuana has been a large topic of debate for the past decade. No one can seem to agree on...

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Should Drugs be Decriminalized

Oliver, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1

Drugs are a large issue in the United States of America, and it is being controlled by two completely...

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Immigration Part 1

Simon, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Politics, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

President Donald Trump made it very clear where he stood on immigration in his announcement speech that he would...

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Is Technology limiting Creativity Pt.1

Christopher, February 9, 2018February 17, 2020, Clean Water and Sanitation, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, technology, 13

It is more common to find people on their phones looking at social apps, playing games, or texting rather...

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Why do we fear what we don’t know?

Catherine, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1

One thing that I have always been curious about is the fear of things we have not experienced ourselves. ...

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Habits and Practices to Make A Difference In Saving the Earth

NIki, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

  The articles I read were mostly on what little things people can do to help the environment as...

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Americas 2 Party System

Truman, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, aplit2018, 1

A large issue with the entire 2 party debate is the realization that in today’s world this system might...

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Does Grammar Really Exist?

Jacqueline, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Language, Showcase, Spring 2018, culture, language, linguistics, 0

One subject at the base of linguistics is grammar. It is the sentence order and the way we speak....

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Why Black Holes Aren’t as Scary as People Think

Logan, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Science, Showcase, Space, Spring 2018, 5

Ever since they were first hypothesized, black holes have been a subject of fascination and occasionally horror in movies,...

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Fitting in.

Judge Thomas, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Argument, Fall 2017, Friendship, Happiness, Showcase, Spring 2018, discoveringyourownperson, fittingin, flaws, society, 2

In many stages of our lives, we may either see a person or a group of individuals as attractive...

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Middle-income students’ struggle

Hannah, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, American Dream, Fall 2017, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2018, middle class, research, student loan, 1

In the article “Middle-income students at higher risk for student loan debt than their poorer peers”, the author pointed...

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Taxes between rich and poor

Fredrick, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, 2nextprez, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, richandpoor, taxes, 2

The rich 1% own up to 35% of the nation’s wealth while the 88% of the lower class holds...

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How can the US clean up lobbyists to prevent future corruption in politics?

Isaac, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

On July 4, 1776, leaders from the thirteen North American colonies signed the fateful Declaration of Independence, effectively cutting...

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Salt Lake City Counterculture: Genuine or a Result of Mormon Rebellion?

Zoe, February 9, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

  Someone looking at Utah from the outside in knows it to be a state ruled by the LDS...

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Argumentative Essay Research Part I

Bella, February 9, 2018February 20, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 2

“A basic assumption of human behavior is that people pursue pleasure and seek to avoid pain. Then why is...

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WHAT A ROUGH THING TO HAPPEN!!!

Jose, February 8, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Point of View, Showcase, Spring 2018, believe, freedom, 1

After reading the first three chapters of Victor Rios’ Street Life, I feel ambitious about the events he is...

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My life in 20 years

Jose, February 8, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

The people who are a part of my life at this point are my family especially my mother and...

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Street Life First 3 Chapters

Bill, February 8, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1

After reading the first three chapters of Victor Rios’ Street Life, I feel intrigued by the events he is...

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My life in 20 years

Luis, February 8, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1

I think my family would still be part of my life, as for friends I’m not sure who would...

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How mental health is viewed, and how society addresses it

Paul, February 8, 2018June 4, 2018, American Dream, Biases, Black Lives Matter, Call to Action, Community, Drugs, Fall 2017, Family, Goals, Good Health and Well-Being, Guns, Happiness, Showcase, Spring 2018, change, mental health, society, 0

In my reserch, many things about mental health have become increasingly obvious. It is a far more prevalent problem...

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Snowboarding vs Skiing

Max, February 8, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Sports, Spring 2018, #snowboarding, skiing, 1

Topic: Will one of the main two winter sports (skiing and snowboarding) eventually overshadow the other in popularity/ participation?...

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YouTube Changed Its Algorithm

Alexandria, February 8, 2018February 15, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1

Early in March of 2017, a controversy erupted within YouTube’s content creator community. People creating certain types of content...

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Social Media’s Impact on the Teens

Jenessa, February 8, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 2

Social media is defined by the websites and other online means of communication that are used by large groups...

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Research Question and Topic Blog with Hyperlinks

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

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

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Mental Health Stigma

Cicely, February 8, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2018, stigma, teens, 15

Health and well being are a big part of everyday life, and mental health is no exception. Mental health...

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

Billy, February 8, 2018February 17, 2020, Climate Action, Environment, Fall 2017, Responsible Consumption and Production, Science, Showcase, Spring 2018, Sustainable Cities and Communities, aplang18, extinction, space, Space Exploration, 4

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

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When does a person become an adult?

Ed, February 8, 2018February 13, 2018, American Dream, Fall 2017, Inquiry, Showcase, Spring 2018, adult, adulthood, growing up, 12

Basically, there isn’t a whole lot of reasoning behind the ages put into place in America allowing certain privileges...

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“Everyone” is watching you…

Kevin, February 7, 2018February 13, 2018, Books or Plays, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1984, Fremont High School, Paranoia, 7

As shown throughout this book, Orwell uses the Marxist lens to display the paranoia and anxiety Winston had while...

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Do Bystanders Have a Responsibility to Intervene When There is Trouble?

Mason, February 7, 2018February 13, 2018, Bullying, Call to Action, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, bystander, 2

I am planning on writing an argumentative essay about whether or not bystanders have a responsibility to intervene when...

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Are professional athletes overpaid?

Olivia, February 7, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, #athletes, baseball, basketball, MLB, Money, NBA, salaries, sports, 17

The average professional basketball player in the NBA makes around $5.15 million a year while the average professional baseball...

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Are student loans worth it?

Hannah, February 7, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Research Help, Showcase, Spring 2018, #researchtopic, research, student loan debt, 2

Summary: In the article Benefits and Pitfalls of Student Loans, advantages of student loans outweigh the bad pitfalls. College...

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Why Do We Kill Each Other?

Chidiogo, February 7, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 7

             We human beings seem like we can’t keep our heads correct when we...

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What Makes People Religious?

Zach, February 7, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Religion, Showcase, Spring 2018, athiesm, religion, 0

In today’s world, 84% of people are a part of a religion (https://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/watercooler/2012/dec/23/84-percent-world-population-has-faith-third-are-ch/). For as long as humans have...

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Are movies art?

Bobby, February 6, 2018February 13, 2018, Argument, Art, Fall 2017, Media, Showcase, Spring 2018, #movies, aplang18, art, Movies are art, 4

Most people that walk into a movie theater want to be entertained. They go in to sit back and...

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Do school uniforms discriminate against girls?

Brooklyn, February 6, 2018June 4, 2018, Call to Action, Fall 2017, Gender, Showcase, Spring 2018, #bodyshaming, #stop, girls, uniforms, 8

There seems to be a lot of controversy about uniforms and the dress codes. I go to a private...

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Alternative Approaches to Mental Health Care

lauren, February 6, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2018, aplang18, 2

The first step to healing the mind is defined by the desire to act on healing. In order to...

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Americas 2 Party System.

Truman, February 6, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Politics, Showcase, Spring 2018, aplang18, 0

America’s political system has two major parties in it, the democrat and republican party with smaller third parties existing...

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Can You be Good Without God?: Argumentative Research Essay

Anthony, February 6, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Religion, Showcase, Spring 2018, aplang18, god, morality, religion, 0

In my research, I found more and more compelling arguments as to how it is possible to be good...

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5 Ways Hurricanes Will Intensify Over Time

Sofia, February 6, 2018February 13, 2018, Climate Action, Fall 2017, Nature, Showcase, Spring 2018, Climate Change, future, Pollution, weather, 2

Recent patterns of hurricanes have sparked fear and panic across the world. After events like Hurricane Irma and Hurricane...

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“Is Illegal Immigration an Economic Burden to America?”

Sophie, February 6, 2018February 24, 2020, Fall 2017, Immigration, Latino Power, No Poverty (Economy), Partnerships for the Goals, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2018, 3

I read a few fascinating articles on how illegal immigration into the U.S. has many benefits, which is what...

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Understanding Addiction Research

Melissa, February 6, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, addiction, mental illness, treatments, 3

Abuse, National Institute on Drug. “Principles of Effective Treatment.” NIDA, www.drugabuse.gov/publications/principles-drug-addiction-treatment-research-based-guide-third-edition/principles-effective-treatment. This article deals mainly with the prescription used...

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Artificial Intelligence

Anthony, February 6, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, Artificial Intelligence, education, job safety, 1

Hello fellas, I’m certain about what I want to write my research paper on, but I’m very open for...

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Blogging a Research Paper!

Eric, February 6, 2018February 19, 2020, Decision Making, Fall 2017, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Psychology, Research Help, Showcase, Spring 2018, Technology, Thesis Feedback, 1

For this essay, I am choosing to recycle and dig deeper into one of my past posts, on freedom...

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Why memorization doesn’t work

PJ, February 6, 2018February 19, 2020, Books or Plays, Call to Action, Fall 2017, Happiness, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Language, Media, Politics, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2018, Technology, aplang18, education, teenager, USA, 8

US curriculum is one of the worst ways of “grading” one’s intellect. We use these ideas of memory and...

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My Life 20 Years From Now

Bill, February 5, 2018February 13, 2018, A Day in My Life, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 2

I see myself in 20 years living in a lavish house, it’d have five bedrooms, five bathrooms, two living...

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In 20 Years

Eduardo, February 5, 2018February 13, 2018, A Day in My Life, Fall 2017, Goals, Showcase, Spring 2018, 7

In 20 years it would be 2038. I would be standing inside a stadium with hundreds of thousands of...

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Street LIfe Audio Recording

Cesar, February 5, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1

Blog Post Audio Recording   I feel really nervous about posting my first audio recording on Youth Voices. This...

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My Life in 20 years

Elias, February 5, 2018July 3, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, #futureplans, Street Life, Victor Rios, 2

Standing in an operating room in the hospital that I will be running, doing the hardest surgery ever. Taking...

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A Short Reading from Chapter 2 of Street Life

Alex, February 5, 2018February 13, 2018, Books or Plays, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, freemont-high-school, Street Life, Victor Rios, 0

  I feel really nervous about posting my first audio recording on Youth Voices. This is my own reading...

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Street Life

Elias, February 5, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, Basic, freemont-high-school, streetlife, Victor Rios, 1

I feel excited and overwhelmed about posting my first audio recording on Youth Voices. This is my reading focusing...

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How to find life

Thomas, February 5, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, 20years, autobiography, 0

My life would consist of in 20 years is that I would be making over 1500 dollars a day....

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Where I’m From Poem

Hui, February 2, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 1

Where I’m From I am from family albums from instruments and sports I am from a warm, comfort and...

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Where I’m From

Chea, February 2, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 2

I am from butterflies roaming the air, from broken bikes and flooded streets. I am from rice that sticks...

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Where I’m From

Jaylin, February 1, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 2

I am from my silver necklace From soccer balls and cartoons I am from “poor and broken-down houses” From...

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You Can Picture The Struggle…

Victor, February 1, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, #struggles, Street Life, Victor Rios, 6

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

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Where I’m From

Shahadah, February 1, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 4

I’m from a small Muslim household. I am from a household where we treasure our Quran and Prayer rugs....

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Street Life Chapter 2 and 3

Elias, February 1, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, streetlife, thestruggleisreal, victorrios, 0

After reading the first three chapters of Victor Rios’ Street Life, I feel sorry for the events he is...

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I Am From

Arlene, February 1, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, 0

I am from the camote from the tamarindo and pan dulce I am from a loud place and never...

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About the growing life of Victor Rios

Thomas, January 31, 2018February 1, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Street Life, Victor Rios, 0

  After reading the first three chapters of Victor Rios’ Street Life, I feel good about the events he...

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A Negative Utopia

Luz, January 31, 2018February 1, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, 1984, freemont-high-school, 6

In part two of the novel, “1984”  through figurative language Orwell evokes that there’s no such thing as a...

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Note of Curiosity!

Amelia, January 31, 2018February 1, 2018, Books or Plays, Fall 2017, Showcase, 1984, 2018wakeup, George Orwell, 4

In the book 1984 Orwell uses kinesthetic imagery to focus on the society that has been controlling people’s actions....

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Gun violence in Philadelphia

Tyler, January 30, 2018February 13, 2018, Fall 2017, Guns, Showcase, Spring 2018, The Fifth Column, 20

There have been 300 homicides due to gun violence in 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This video was made to...

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Dr. Rios Rough Times

Dynasty, January 29, 2018January 30, 2018, A Day in My Life, Bullying, Fall 2017, Showcase, fatherless, sad, unloved, 0

After reading the first three chapters of Victor Rios’ Street Life, I feel sad about the events he is...

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The Right to Love

Amran, January 29, 2018January 30, 2018, Books or Plays, Fall 2017, Showcase, 1984, 3

  Orwell uses verbal irony to show Winstons dislike to Oceana and its system. Winston and Julia were having...

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Heartbeat

Taleb, January 29, 2018January 30, 2018, Books or Plays, Fall 2017, Showcase, #heartbeat, #imagery, #Orwell, 2

George Orwell uses auditory imagery to emphasize Winston’s feelings that he had after receiving the letter from Julia. Winston...

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1984 The forbidden place

Walter, January 29, 2018January 30, 2018, Books or Plays, Fall 2017, Showcase, #Geneticengineering, change, freemont-high-school, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Oakland, 1

Orwell uses imagery to spread the message of how to be comfortable with being a real woman. Winston and...

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Trust No One

Mauro, January 29, 2018January 30, 2018, Books or Plays, Fall 2017, Showcase, 1984, memories, truth, 6

In “1984” by George Orwell, the author utilizes metaphors to reveal that Big Brother manipulates members of the Party...

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Hush

Javier, January 29, 2018January 30, 2018, Books or Plays, Fall 2017, Showcase, 1984, freemont-high-school, polysyndeton, 5

George Orwell uses polysyndeton to continue the dramatic flow of the sentence and reveal how and why Winston chanted...

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How Would You Feel?

Gogisgksoquili, January 29, 2018February 12, 2018, Black Lives Matter, Crime, Fall 2017, Poetry, Police, Race Relations, Showcase, The Hate U Give, The U School, 13

This is my poem based on the novel “The Hate U Give” for McGeehan’s class. Khalil’s spirit is talking...

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Gun Control: Fighting Fire with Fire

Emma, January 27, 2018January 27, 2018, Fall 2017, Guns, Pro Gun Control, Showcase, 6

One of the strangest, most American things to me is how people can feel safer with a gun around....

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Romeo and Juliet 2017

Melody, January 27, 2018January 27, 2018, Fall 2017, Shakespeare, Showcase, 4

For my modern interpretation of Romeo and Juliet I decided to create a movie poster that represents modern time....

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Forbidden Emotion

Rosalinda, January 27, 2018January 27, 2018, Books or Plays, Fall 2017, Showcase, 0

“It could not have been ten seconds, and yet it seemed a long time that their hands were clasped...

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What belief do you think currently fuels the idea that African Americans are inferior?

Claudia, January 27, 2018January 27, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, 1

Other than the terrible act of slavery, what do you think is causing people to still think poorly of...

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In The Past

Janasia, January 27, 2018January 27, 2018, Fall 2017, Point of View, Showcase, The Hate U Give, The U School, 3

I tried to imagine how a cop in “The Hate U Give” thinks: I park on the side, where...

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Should The Government Provide Healthcare For The People?

kayden, January 27, 2018January 27, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, 1

A highly populated topic in the United States is whether the government should provide healthcare to the people or...

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Contradiction

Olga, January 26, 2018January 29, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, 1984, freemont-high-school, 3

George Orwell uses Paradox to tell his readers that in the society that Winston lives in their is a...

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Is Gentrification Beneficial in the Long Run?

Josue, January 26, 2018January 27, 2018, Fall 2017, Gentrification, Showcase, gentrification, 0

  Is it right to forcefully remove families out of their homes to improve the well being of the...

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2038

Salatapasa, January 25, 2018January 26, 2018, A Day in My Life, Fall 2017, Showcase, mylife, Oakland, 0

20 years from now I want to have a foster child, but I will hopefully not be in any...

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The Life I Would Want To Have In 20 Years

Erick, January 25, 2018January 26, 2018, A Day in My Life, Fall 2017, Showcase, My life, NBA, 2

I see myself in 20 years waking up to a house with three children and my lovely wife. I...

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what my future would be like in 20 years

Eduardo, January 25, 2018January 27, 2018, A Day in My Life, American Dream, Fall 2017, Life on Land, future, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, 0

In 20 years I will hopefully be a major architect out in Europe and be surrounded by my family...

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My Simple Life Plan

Manase, January 25, 2018January 26, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, 20yearsfromnow, futurelife, lifestyle, plans, 0

  I think in 20 years, I will, of course, be older. I had just got out of high...

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what my life would be like in 20 years

Dynasty, January 25, 2018January 26, 2018, A Day in My Life, Fall 2017, Showcase, 20 years, My life, successful, 4

In 20 years, I see myself driving a four-door white jeep wrangler. I am a successful lawyer with a...

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My Life in 20 Years

Jesus, January 25, 2018February 5, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Sports, future, life, soccer, 0

No one can tell what’s in their future, so all they can do is hope. In 20 years, If...

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Professional Soccer in Oakland

Gildardo, January 25, 2018January 26, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Sports, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, 11

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. Soccer is also popular in Oakland.  In soccer there are...

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Animal Testing Is Necessary

John, January 25, 2018January 26, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Animal Rights, medicine, 4

Is animal testing necessary to develop new medicines and advance scientific knowledge? Yes, I think it is because if...

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20 Years from now

Bladimiro, January 25, 2018February 9, 2018, A Day in My Life, Fall 2017, Showcase, future, My life, 2

The day starts with the alarm clock blowing up at the break of dawn and me wanting to smash...

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“Kill Or Get Killed”

John, January 25, 2018January 26, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, 20 years, autobiography, 1

My life at this point is a quote that is “kill or get killed.” I joined the army right...

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My Life in 20 Years

Quinton, January 25, 2018January 26, 2018, A Day in My Life, Fall 2017, Showcase, 2018, My life, 1

In 20 years, I want to retire from professional football with lots of money;  I don’t want to be...

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The life of Ramirez!

Alex, January 25, 2018January 26, 2018, A Day in My Life, Fall 2017, Rights, Showcase, 20 years autobiography, 2

I kind don’t have anyone who is supporting out for me right now. It is something that I will...

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My Amazing Future

Alaa, January 25, 2018January 26, 2018, A Day in My Life, American Dream, Fall 2017, Showcase, 20 years, autobiography, 0

     I have so many dreams and goals in my life and everyone in this world has dreams to...

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My Life -2037-

Victor, January 23, 2018January 24, 2018, Fall 2017, Family, Goals, Showcase, Business, College, future, technology, 1

In twenty years, I will be 37 years old, and I had already graduated from a four-year college and...

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Creating Who I Envy

Nallely, January 23, 2018January 24, 2018, A Day in My Life, Beauty, Fall 2017, Showcase, 2032, future, 0

I woke up with enough sleep to keep my eyes open, but my body begs to differ. As my...

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What’s Life in 20 Years?

Saoronn, January 23, 2018January 24, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, dreams, life, 1

My life in 20 years? Well nobody can tell what will happen in the future, but we can make...

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Miracles

Christy, January 23, 2018January 24, 2018, A Day in My Life, American Dream, Beauty, Fall 2017, Showcase, 20 years, autobiography, 3

   They ask me who I do it for, and most people expect to hear, “For myself”. I do it...

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 Cruelty to animals

Alaa, January 22, 2018January 22, 2018, Fall 2017, Life on Land, Showcase, animal abuse, Animal Rights, 2

      The animals in this life are meaningful in many ways. They are created here on earth for a...

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Who is the most important person in your life?

Anais, January 22, 2018January 22, 2018, Fall 2017, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, 0

We are at Pulse High school located on East Tremont in the Bronx,  interviewing our peers on who...

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What does it mean to be American

Destiny, January 22, 2018January 26, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2017, Showcase, E&S, 0

I believe that being American means having freedom, equal opportunities, and having a chance to fulfill the “American Dream”....

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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, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, 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, crime, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, Oakland, poverty, Violence, 2

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

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Discrimination Against The LGBTQ community

Kaly, January 21, 2018January 21, 2018, Coming Out, Community, Fall 2017, LGBTQ+ Rights, Quality Education, Showcase, coming out, education, Equality, LGBTQ, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, support, 9

   Discrimination against the  LGBTQ community   Did you know that “80% of gay and lesbian youth report severe...

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VIOLENCE IN OAKLAND

Fernando, January 20, 2018January 20, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, 3

Violence in Oakland   Everyone is interested in violence, that is why action movies exist. In Oakland’s case, however,...

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Behind immigration

Paola, January 20, 2018January 20, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, 5

How do you feel about immigration and how does it affect you? Immigration is coming to live permanently in...

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Losing Control: Romeo and Juliet Today

Liz, January 20, 2018January 20, 2018, Art, Fall 2017, Shakespeare, Showcase, #RomeoandJuliet, 2017, death, Love, 0

For my modern version of Romeo and Juliet I rewrote a scene as a song. I wanted my song...

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Drugs in the U.S

Joshua, January 19, 2018January 20, 2018, Drugs, Fall 2017, Showcase, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, 8

Drugs in U.S. How have drugs in Latin American countries influenced the United States? It has come to my...

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Gentrification on Oakland

Jeff, January 19, 2018January 24, 2018, Community, Fall 2017, Showcase, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, 0

Gentrification in Oakland Imagine you woke up tomorrow and some of your friends are packing up and leaving to...

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Violence in Oakland

Cesario, January 19, 2018January 20, 2018, Crime, Fall 2017, Showcase, Violence, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, 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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Gentrification and Class Privilege in Oakland

Sharai, January 19, 2018January 20, 2018, Fall 2017, Gentrification, No Poverty (Economy), Showcase, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, 2

Sharai Ward January 12, 2018 Ms.Portugal Period 3-4                                    My first interviewee believes that gentrification is unfair to...

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How to stay away from ICE in Oakland

Jil, January 19, 2018February 24, 2020, Fall 2017, Immigration, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, 4

      Advice for immigrants In Oakland there is a large community of undocumented people who do not...

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Oakland’s Human trafficking

Briceida, January 19, 2018January 20, 2018, Community, Fall 2017, Showcase, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, 3

  Human Trafficking       Briceida Vega What can Oakland do about human trafficking? Human trafficking is a form of modern...

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The community of Oakland

Erika, January 19, 2018January 20, 2018, Crime, Fall 2017, Gentrification, Showcase, community, Life Academy of Health and Bioscience, 7

The community of Oakland    H