In the book “their eyes are watching god” I see it takes place back in the olden days ,following...
Wild tongues…
, , , Art, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, 2
I was looking for some input before I glued everything down. What does everything think? I like the arrangement,...
Importance of a Catharsis Magazine
, , , Art, Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2020, Photography, Poetry, Showcase, Writing & Communication, 0
Catharsis: the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. High school is a strange...
Covid-19 Vaccine
, , , Call to Action, Good Health and Well-Being, Media, Showcase, This is America, 2
The rise of Covid-19 has surged over the past 3 weeks. Many companies are rushing to get a vaccine...
Art
, , , Art, Fall 2020, Music, Photography, Portraits, Showcase, Technology, 3
Art has played a role in most people’s lives in one way or another. And there are always these...
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
, , , Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Literary Essay, Showcase, 6
Harry Potter, the protagonist in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, has a few traits that influence his...
To Kill a Mockingbird
, , , Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Race Relations, Showcase, Writing & Communication, 0
Atticus Finch, one of the protagonists in To KIll A Mockingbird, has a few traits that influence his relationships...
In the article, “Should Cashless Businesses Be Banned?” there’s a debate on whether to get rid of establishments that...
We live in a world, with Americans of different ethnicity, race, culture, etc. The past year, people and society...
Movie popcorn at home?
, , , Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 6
Many movie theaters have been closed for months—and the popcorn is piling up. People have been eating plenty of...
Harry Potter is a dynamic character. His archetype changes over the course of the book. At the beginning of...
A Time When Being Anything But White Wasn’t Right
, , , Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Race Relations, Showcase, 3
The theme in the first two parts of “Born a Crime “ might remind a reader of the beauty...
Why the Internet Should Censor Suicide Videos
, , , Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, 3
During our lifetime, there have been many events that have been recorded in our history books and such. Some...
Why I joined Lit Mag
, , , Art, Fall 2020, Media, Music, Showcase, Student-Centered, 0
Why did I join Lit Mag? Art has always played a subtle role in keeping my sanity anchored and...
Tigo, the protagonist in “The Last Spin,” has a few traits that influence his relationships with others. (See my...
Language isn’t just about words, even if dictionaries state otherwise. Most of us communicate through words, yes, be that...
The Importance of a Second Language in a Multilingual World
, , , Argument, Call to Action, Fall 2020, Media, Quality Education, Showcase, This is America, 2
Today, although most of the world is multilingual, many Americans are not fluent in a second language. This is...
The Power of Sign Language
, , , Fall 2020, Language, Quality Education, Showcase, Writing & Communication, 0
Language is one of the aspects of society that sets us apart the most. However, it can also bring...
The Power of Language Involved in Mental Health
, , , Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Language, Showcase, 0
Imagine if you woke up one day and no one said a word. The way we talk defines who...
The Elite: An Absorbing Book about Standing up for Those Mistreated and Overlooked
, , , Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Love, Politics, Showcase, Social Class, Women in Action, 3
Recently, I read The Elite, by Kiera Cass. I enjoyed and absorbed this book. This has become a favorite book...
The Power of Language Through Reading
, , , Fall 2020, Language, Quality Education, Showcase, Writing & Communication, 2
When a child is born the parents document everything, first smile, first outfit, and most importantly first word. Almost...
Communication is Key
, , , Fall 2020, Language, Quality Education, Showcase, Writing & Communication, 2
Growing up I have always admired the way my mom communicated with her various environments. Mainly the assisted living...
Music has become such a common occurrence in our daily lives. Whether it be on your car radio, from...
In a time when so many hateful words are spread like wildfire, music seems like the only calm in...
Be More Serious About Social Distancing
, , , Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, 10
This is a podcast of me reading a letter I am writing to the management of Suria KLCC. They...
Poems By Langston Hughes
, , , Arts & Entertainment, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, History, Poetry, Showcase, 3
Recently, I read Selected Poems, by Langston Hughes. I relished the thought of the ingeniousness Langston uses in his poems....
Power of Language
, , , Fall 2020, Language, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Writing, Writing & Communication, 2
The power of language builds communities that can connect and understand each other. In addition, language forms an aspect...
(Good Will) Hunting for Meaning in How Something Is Said
, , , Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2020, Quality Education, Showcase, 2
Language is a communication tool that gains much of its power not from what is said, but from how...
1984 plot analysis
, , , Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, 2
Recently, I read 1984, by George Orwell. I appreciated this book. I thought that the way it described human nature...
The Lightning Theif
, , , Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, Writing, 8
Percy is a dynamic character. His archetype changes over the course of the book. At the beginning of the...
Trump’s Criticism of The 1619 Project
, , , Fall 2020, Quality Education, Race Relations, Showcase, 2
Inquiry Question: How does Donald Trump think race should be incorporated in American history and education? Summary of first...
When you ask a teenager what they spend most of their time on, most likely they’ll tell you social...
Language has the amount of power that people allow it to have. For many people what others say about...
The book I am reading is called An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena. This story is about how when...
This election in 2020 is completely different and something new. No election has ever been this way and I...
Should pro athletes be getting paid more than those who save lives?
, , , Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2020, Showcase, Sports, 2
In the article “ Are Pro Athletes Overpaid?” I learned that pro athletes are highly paid. There are some...
Every day since December, the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii has spewed thousands of gallons of red-hot lava into the...
Should High School Sports Be Canceled Because of COVID-19?
, , , Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Quality Education, Showcase, Sports, 4
High School Sports is only around for 4 years for a student. High School sports really form who you...
Having brought the coronavirus that may have originated within its borders largely under control, China began struggling with a...
Why Was This Election So Different?
, , , Fall 2020, Getting Started, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Showcase, Voting, 1
The Presidential election that occurred this year of 2020, was one like never before. The pandemic of COVID-19 greatly...
The voting age lowered to 18 years old in 1971 but even this change was made people nowadays still...
Everyone has dropped some food on the floor and still wanted to eat it. You may want to think...
Individualism as an American Value
, , , American Creed, Fall 2020, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, This is America, 1
Liberty, equality, and equal opportunity for all are at the core of our values as Americans. None of them...
Throughout the United States, many people ponder on what is the most important American value. Historically, the United States...
It was fun to go in-depth into the characters of James Baldwin’s story, “Sonny’s Blues.” This is one of...
Ending a Rivalry
, , , Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, 0
In paragraphs 142, 145 and 148 of “The Last Spin” by Evan Hunter may leave a reader feeling upset because...
Really shocked me because it really happened to me once and it really is very ugly
, , , Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Police, Race Relations, Showcase, 4
What I’ve been thinking about since I started reading ” The Hate You Give ” by Angie Thomas is...
My American Values
, , , American Creed, Bio, Fall 2020, Getting Started, Showcase, 4
When I think about the most important American values I think of freedom, equality, and individualism. These are some...
The situation going on in China is heartbreaking. Since the ending months of 2019, the Chinese government has forced...
One story, one single story, what seems like a harmless string of words can turn into something that can...
In the early beginnings of our humanity, people have embarked on pilgrimages. For example, in the Old Testament, prominent...
Sports Played During COVID-19
, , , Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Sports, 3
While we still have this dangerous virus sports across the world are still having practices and games. The first...
Are You a True American?
, , , American Creed, Fall 2020, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, 1
Are you a true American? Most of you reading this might have never thought about it. So what does...
Our personal empathy and it’s impact on those around us
, , , Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, 1
Empathy is something that each human possesses, but we each have different amounts of it. Empathy is this quality...
Empathy’s Effect on Single Stories
, , , Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, 1
Living life in a global pandemic is not easy for anyone, but there are some groups of people who...
Empathy plays a role in everyone’s life. Empathy plays a role in people’s behavior. An example of this would...
Non-Religious Pilgrimage
, , , Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Happiness, Nature, Showcase, Wonder, 3
Often associated with religious motives, pilgrimage is the long, arduous journey meant to enlighten one about his or herself...
Pilgrimage: A Hero’s Journey
, , , Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Literary Essay, Religion, Showcase, 1
Many people travel, volunteer, and/or move away from home to grow and change as a person. In modern language,...
On July 28 2020, the annual Muslin pilgrimage known as the Hajj officially began. Except, during a global pandemic,...
A single story is where the same story gets told over and over again, but it is never told by...
What Is the American Dream?
, , , American Dream, Fall 2020, Immigration, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, 2
What is the American Dream? The American Dream is the prospect of freedom, choices and endless opportunity for all...
Social Seesaw: When Women’s Rights Increase, Do Men’s Rights Decrease?
, , , Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, 2
In today’s day and age, many might argue that when it comes to gender roles for both men and...
A Call to Pilgrimage
, , , Fall 2020, Showcase, 3
Despite the stresses of our everyday lives, we always tend to find comfort as the day comes to a...
YouTube
, , , Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2020, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, Social Media, 3
On February 14, 2005, YouTube was activated and has developed throughout the years. The first video was uploaded on...
Abolishing ICE
, , , Fall 2020, Immigration, Showcase, 3
Abolish ICE is a political movement that proposes abolition of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In 2018, it...
How Has Covid-19 Enhanced the Danger of a Single-Story?
, , , Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, 5
There is much danger in only understanding a single story. You can miss the most crucial information from multiple...
In general, a pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place in order to experience a personal transformation. There...
Having empathy gives seemingly normal people the ability to be heroes through their bravery to understand those who feel...
“Don’t You (Forget About Me)”
, , , Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, 2
Most kids growing up in the 2000’s were most likely watching Disney Channel or maybe Nickelodeon. But when I...
Empathy and Its Relation to Individuality
, , , Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Immigration, Showcase, 0
A single story, as defined by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is a phrase used to describe the “overly simplistic and...
Empathy plays an important role in many situations, especially in situations pertaining to mental illness. The way one expresses...
Pilgrimages: Then and Now
, , , Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Happiness, Literary Essay, Showcase, Writing & Communication, 2
For most, a clear, stereotypical image comes to mind when visualizing the word pilgrimage: an ancient tradition reserved for...
Dog meat is considered a delicacy in parts of China, but there’s growing opposition to it. This year, amid...
What are the highest pandemic pastimes in the USA?
, , , Arts & Entertainment, Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, 0
This chart shows the most Googled hobbies in each state during the Covid-19 pandemic. Streaming movies and TV shows were the most popular pastime, taking up 35 percent of Internet searches. Which of these activities have you spent the most time on during lockdown?
Themes of America
, , , American Creed, Fall 2020, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, 4
To me being an american means very little, Most would probably say they identify with the general traits associated...
Empathy and the Coronavirus
, , , Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Writing, 0
The lack of empathy plays a role in the behavior of both scientists and people in the United States...
Knowing only one side of a story can impact one’s thoughts, words, and behavior. Society has created a stereotype...
Should the Work Week Be Four Days Instead of Five?
, , , Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2020, Showcase, 7
Should the work week be four days instead of five? Many people currently work five days a week, which...
Single Stories and How Empathy Plays a Role in Identity
, , , Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, 1
According to author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, “single stories” are perceptions we form about society and its individuals.“Adichie recounts her...
Disney Is a Magical Place, But Is It a Realistic One?
, , , Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, 3
As women, we strive to prove societal stereotypes wrong, working to be the greatest we can be. The world...
The Single Story of Women and How Empathy Plays a Role
, , , Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, 2
The term, a single story, is described by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as a narrative that is endlessly repeated about...
Empathy is a powerful trait that can tear down stereotypes and build relationships that are seemingly impossible to form...
In chapter three of To Kill a Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch said to Scout, “You never...
Empathy in Action
, , , Fall 2020, Showcase, 0
A single story can impact how empathy plays a role in identity in many ways. Empathy can play a...
The Impact of Single Stories with Empathy as a Factor
, , , Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Music, Showcase, Sports, 1
The values that are seen in society can be prioritized differently depending on each individual. Some people are heavily...
Momo by Michael Ende
, , , Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, 0
The first chapter of Momo by Michael Ende might leave a reader feeling relaxed because Momo is very calm...
Have you ever wondered if you could choose your child’s talent?
, , , Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, 2
What if parents could customize a baby much like choosing a car, selecting attributes like eye color, size, and...
Should everyone go to a four-year college?
, , , Career & Job Readiness, Fall 2020, Quality Education, Showcase, 1
Many high school graduates have a difficult time deciding what to do after they graduate. Many think that four...
Phoebe , the protagonist in One of us Is Next , has a few traits that influence her relationships...
The book “Paper Towns” by John Green is a really interesting and captivating book with things people have or...
Prince Zorn, the protagonist in The 13 clocks, has a few traits that influence his relationships with others. One,...
Equality in America
, , , American Creed, American Dream, Argument, Fall 2020, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, 1
What it means to be an American could mean various different things in this day and age depending on...
What does it mean to be an American? That is a question that really has no “right” answer. To...
Empathy: The Key to a Successful Relationship
, , , Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, 3
The continuous lack of empathy and understanding in our society has placed a rift in the establishment and preservation...
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