The protagonist of Invisible Man, by Ralph Ellison is a dynamic character. His archetype changes over the course of...
I am from xboxes, Axe shampoo, and black fans that stand on the floor. I am from the parks,...
Recently, I read The Art Of Letting Go by Rania Naim. I appreciated this book. I came across parts...
In the first photo the Trump Supporter is happy and waving to the camera’s. He seems calm and fine....
BLM protesters vs Trump supporters: How would James Baldwin react?
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As you can see, these people are aggressively pushing, shoving and grabbing at the police, trying to make their...
People on the right are storming the capitol and people on the left are getting attacked by the police....
What Would Baldwin Say? Black Lives Matter Protesters vs. Trump Supporters
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The people on the left are standing with their hands above their heads. The people on the right are...
In this slide, the people on the left are peacefully standing outside while the people on the right are...
A New York Love Story
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With the girl I love who loves me lots We went on a trip and learned to love. We...
I chose the poem “The good in the evil World” by Rebecca Hazelton. Or, rather, it chose me. The...
I chose this poem. Or, rather, it chose me. Because the poem title sounded like a calm poem and...
America Means Sluggish and Unhurried Change
, , , Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
The way I view America is as a place that usually strives to do the right thing but at...
The Contrast Between Dee and Her Family in “Everyday Use”
, , , Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
Dee, the protagonist in “Everyday Use,” a short story by Alice Walker, has a few traits that influence her...
When strings became keys
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
I remember my first guitar I remember the feeling of sliding my fingers up and down the fretboard which...
There’s many things going on in this short narrative story “Ysrael,” by Juno Diaz, such as immigration stories from...
Is Video Gaming Considered a Sport?
, , , Argument, Gaming, Quality Education, Showcase, Sports, Spring 2021, 1
Video Games have seen a drastic rise in popularity since the late 1970s. With Esport’s development of competitive gaming...
Feminism Does Not Mean Woman Supremacy
, , , Art, Gender Equity (Women), Media, Reduced Inequalities, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2021, This I Believe, 1
The issue I care about is the misconception of feminism, and how it does not mean to hate on...
Pro at 13
, , , Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Sports, Spring 2021, 1
Olivia Moultrie is only 13, but she’s already changing the rules of women’s soccer. In February, she formally turned...
Covid and Low-Income Communities
, , , Community, Coronavirus, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
How do communities promote equality and support regarding Covid affecting us to this day? Lower-income communities of a certain...
“Old Men Playing Basketball,” by B.H Fairchild, Read by Matthew
, , , Media, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
The heavy bodies lunge, the broken language of fake and drive, glamorous jump shot slowed to a stutter. Their...
Going out in the city is important to me, Hearing the traffic as the cars rush by you is...
What Do I Remember?
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
I remember enjoying life as a kid and not having to worry about being the odd one out I remember...
I remember
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
I remember sitting in class and watching a movie since there was nothing else to do that day and...
Here are some things about me
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, 0
I am from eyeglasses, old cassette tapes and Febreeze. I am from the red monkey bars that were once...
I am from Brooklyn
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, 0
I am from diapers, from pampers and huggies I’m from sidewalks and swings I am from the trees and...
The experience of who I am
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, 0
I am from my shirts in my drawer from the Dior Sauvage cologne I have on my desk. I...
Violence between Israelis and Palestinians escalates toward all-out war
, , , Argument, Media, Politics, Raise Your Voice, Showcase, Spring 2021, War, 0
Violence between Israelis and Palestinians approached all-out war on Tuesday as rocket attacks on Israeli cities and airstrikes in...
In the article “IS Video Games a Sport” is about two intellectual, MASON MULLENIOUX and ALEXANDRA COATES, giving the opinion-whether or...
I remember being so excited to grow up
, , , Creative Writing, I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, Writing, Writing & Communication, 0
I remember occasional trips to Catskills to see my grandpa and grandma from my dad’s side. I remember the...
We need to change our waysWe need to change our mindsWe need to change our heart to recognize Recognize that...
What is media good for?
, , , Media, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Social Media, Spring 2021, 0
During World War II, people idolized FDR and his fireside chats with radio as a primary source of information....
A debate had started on the topic of whether animals should hold some rights. Animals are classified and things...
Mandatory Vaccine
, , , Coronavirus, Protest, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
As seen in many cases people have their yes and no with the COVID vaccine, which who can blame...
The 2019 League of Legends World Championship, one of the most famous video game tournaments in the world, drew...
Animal Rights
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When we think of rights, we hardly think of animal rights and how this might affect them. Instead we...
In the article ” Your Hair, Your Right?” I learned that many black people especially woman students and employees...
Many people say that last year’s and this year’s seniors had it the worst during the pandemic. With the...
How Students Lives Have Been Affected by the Ongoing Pandemic
, , , Argument, Coronavirus, Media, Showcase, Spring 2021, Student-Centered, 0
The pandemic has affected families across the world, people have lost jobs, houses, and even family members. Life has...
I have read this post about the evolving technology of cars. Today, there is a driverless car, that has...
In the article “Old Enough to Vote” it success the time when upcoming 18 year olds would be drafted...
Feeling Blue?
, , , Art, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
In the article “What Color Do You Feel?” discusses about how we compare feelings to colors. For instance, people...
Coffee
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Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain coffee species. There...
The rhythm of this poem is interesting and makes you feel like you are inside of the poem. The author makes you feel connected to the poem. The author also stops at certain points to emphasize what she is saying and to make the reader pause and think.
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I think that the personification in this poem makes the poem seem like Philadelphia is a person. The author refers to Philadelphia as a “Girl” giving it personality. The author also refers to Philadelphia as “You” as if she was talking to a real person.
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In the article, “Clones to the Rescue?” scientists may have discovered a way to save endangered animals. This can...
Childhood
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
I remember when i was an only child. I remember when playing in the snow while my parents laughed...
Just because I’m a complex maze without a center or exit Doesn’t mean I don’t cooperate, Doesn’t mean I...
The Secret Life of the Items on the White Shelve
, , , Creative Writing, Poems and Stories, Showcase, Spring 2021, Stories, 0
I waited and waited but there seems to be no chance of me being used again. “She doesn’t need...
Fearless, Careful, and Fair
, , , Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Guides, Literature Guides, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, the protagonist of ”Thank You, M’am,” has a few traits that influence her relationships...
Where Does the Plastic Really Go?
, , , April 2020, Climate Action, Environment & World, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
In the article, “The Truth About Recycling”, recycling brings little to no benefit to the environment. As we recycle,...
Preventing the Pandemic
, , , Coronavirus, Good Health and Well-Being, Media, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
In the article, “The Volunteers”, teenagers across the U.S. have signed up to take Covid vaccines. These two sisters...
Media: What Is It Good For?
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Media, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
Media sets the narrative of the way we live our lives. During World War II, people idolized FDR and...
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Not a lot of people act this way
, , , Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Guides, Literature Guides, short fiction, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
Roger, the protagonist in “Thank You M’am,” has a few traits that influence his relationships with others. One, he...
My childhood
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
I remember the paper cuts that I received from composition notebooks I remember the big 64 pack of Crayola...
Face of America
, , , American Dream, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2021, This is America, 0
In the article “The Changing Face of America”, the U.S is becoming more and more racially and ethnically diverse....
GOAT?
, , , Biases, Goals, Media, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Sports, Spring 2021, 1
Native American hero, Jim Thorpe overcame discrimination to win two Olympic gold medals in 1912. Thorpe was acknowledged as...
In the article “Pandemic” by Joe Bubar it talks about how in 1918 the Spanish Flu was having its...
¨The Dilemma¨
, , , Crime, Environment, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
The article, “The Dilemma” starts with two roommates one who needs a ride to the dentist and the other...
Do We Need Stricter Gun Laws?
, , , Argument, Call to Action, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
In the article “Do We Need Stricter Gun Laws” is about two intellectuals, Dylan Arya and Erich Pratt, give...
COVID Mandatory?
, , , Call to Action, Community, Coronavirus, Showcase, Spring 2021, This is America, 0
In the article, “Should Covid Vaccines Be Mandatory?” I learned that the Covid-19 had affect the whole world and...
Feeding the community
, , , Coronavirus, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, Zero Hunger, 0
In the article “feeding the community” I found out how in texas a store opened up but it is...
In the article ” Fake News Fooling Millions!” I learned that a fake news site called The Boston Tribune...
Thousands of refugees run away from their homeland country when they are in danger and seeking for a better...
All of us have an artist, a composer, or just a song that puts us into a certain emotion...
If ever there were a spring day so perfect,so uplifted by a warm intermittent breeze that it made you...
End the Hate
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, USvsHate, 1
Let me know what you think of my graphic poem!
According to the article, “Pigs Got Game,” some scientists have taught four pigs how to play video games. Apparently,...
The sun is setting on a sticky July eve like a pad of butter slides down an ear of sweet corn, seemingly slow but...
Are you shaken, are you stirred By a whisper of love,Spellbound to a word Does Time cease to move,Till...
Representation is a tricky subject, one that is being expanded on and emphasized constantly in modern media. Movies and...
Feel the bass of the beat Cars rolling up the street Spanish music is all around you. Every block...
Learning to love differently is hard,love with the hands wide open, lovewith the doors banging on their hinges,the cupboard...
I chose this poem because it talks about how trying different things out doesn’t hurt. In my life I...
I Remember
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February-I remember seeing it in a DOE school newsletter.I remember not thinking it was a big deal.I remember leaving...
I am from Morning to Night the city that never sleeps I am from the MTA 6 line I...
“14-Love-Songs” by Elizabeth Jacobson, read by Nicolle
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. Above a pond, I sit on a wooden bench and throw pebbles into the willows. A rush of...
“14-Love-Songs”
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Follow this link to see this comment in the original context.by Elizabeth Jacobson, Read by: Nicolle Jimenez Above a...
A Better Life for the Invisible Man
, , , Books or Plays, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellision is a book that I particularly like because it shows social discrimination, racism, looking...
Media-Induced Elevation as a Form of Intergroup Connectedness
, , , Media, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
I believe that contemporary media has enlarged the polarization in our country and around the world. However, I read...
Sweet Tooth
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By Russell Edson, Read by Hai Cheng Li A little girl made of sugar and spice and everything nice...
Her e-mail inbox always overflows. Her outbox doesn’t get much use at all. She puts on hold the umpteen-billionth...
If ever there were a spring day so perfect, so uplifted by a warm intermittent breeze that it made...
Public Lands In Native Hands
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2021, 2
The story of public lands in America is one of constant battles between those who wish to exploit them...
By Louise Glück Mother died last night,Mother who never dies. Winter was in the air,many months awaybut in the...
I remember poem
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 3
I remember going to Isham Park as a little kid. I remember me and my friends playing soccer. I...
Her e-mail inbox always overflows. Her outbox doesn’t get much use at all. She puts on hold the umpteen-billionth call As music...
Ex Machina
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By Linda Gregerson When love was a question, the message arrivedin the beak of a wire and plaster bird....
There will be days when you laugh so hard your stomach hurts but there will also be days when...
My Brother the Artist, at Seven by Philip Levine, read by Rojo
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I chose this poem. Or, rather, it chose me. My first impression of this poem was that it was...
“Cartoon Physics, part 1” by Nick Flynn, Read by Karim Mansour
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
Children under, say, ten, shouldn’t knowthat the universe is ever-expanding, inexorably pushing into the vacuum, galaxies swallowed by galaxies, whole solar...
As this suburban summer wanders toward darkcats watch from their driveways — they are boredand await miracles. The houses...
Our New Future
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Our country has improved in many senses over the last decades, in technology, demographics, society, values, and even people....
In the article, “Is America Ready for Electric Cars?” I learned that one of the world’s largest car manufacturers...
Are Labels on Unhealthy Foods Needed?
, , , Environment & World, Good Health and Well-Being, Managing Impulsivity, Spring 2021, 0
In the article, “Are Warning Labels on Unhealthy Foods a Good Idea?” I learned that obesity rates have doubled...
Finders Keepers
, , , Community, Showcase, Spring 2021, 2
In the article, The Dilemma: Finders Keepers, a person found two gift crds on the ground. The balance of...
Fusion Power and Future Technologies
, , , Affordable and Clean Energy, Environment & World, Nuclear Energy, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
At the rate that humans are producing greenhouse gases, we are likely going to cause irreversible changes to the...
Latina Influence and Leadership
, , , Gender Equity (Women), Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, 2
I read a post about one of the most inspirational people, a Mexican American Selena Quintanilla. Until this day...
i remember the first time watching anohana and wishing i could watch it for the first time again i...
The Problem of Reading Motivation
, , , Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2021, Writing & Communication, 1
Reading motivation is defined as “the motivational drive to read, an area of interest in the field of education,”...
Through my research on the topic of GPS trackers in enforcing restraining orders, I have found the opinion of...
Our ocean, the heart of the planet, the magnificent body of water that covers more than two-thirds of the...
Pollution!
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Pollution in the ocean for some people might not seem like a big deal but it is. Pollution in...
NowComment Annotations: https://nowcomment.com/documents/266688 In 2014, the organization American Rivers and the Western Resource Association published a 75-page report that...
Social media has a large impact on teens today as the use of technology is more prominent than ever....
‘What’s the Point?’ Young People’s Despair Deepens as Covid-19 Crisis Drags On
, , , Coronavirus, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
Alongside all of the new challenges that previous generations haven’t felt, the youth have to deal with a global...
The coronavirus pandemic has been the source of heartache and uncertainty for millions of families across the country; however,...
The Epidemic of Homelessness due to COVID
, , , Fall 2017, Homelessness, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Spring 2021, 3
As the coronavirus pandemic began to take shape, another epidemic came to light, homelessness. Even before the pandemic, homelessness...
The Transition to Green Energy
, , , Affordable and Clean Energy, Environment, Environment & World, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
Over the last decade, the price of renewable energy has decreased drastically to the point where it is finally...
I Remember
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, Wonder, 0
I remember waking up for school really early to get the first train.I remember rushing because I woke up...
Moishe The Beadle
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Community, Minimum Wage, Music, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
This portrait was created to honor the important life of Moishe, who survived two concentration camps (Dangerous labor camps)...
months of quarantine
, , , Coronavirus, I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 7
I remember the realization that I might not be seeing my friends for a while. I remember Tuesday and...
I Remember…
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 5
I remember waking up early to watch PBS kids with my sister on the weekends. I remember accidentally swallowing...
Bears Ears National Monument and the Antiquities Act
, , , Environment, Environment & World, Nature, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
This week, after reading over this New York Times article, I learned more about how the motion to reduce...
Pandemic
, , , Coronavirus, I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 3
I remember the ambulance sirens wailing down DeKalb Avenue on their way to Brooklyn Hospital. I remember between classes,...
Life in the past
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 2
I remember painting, getting my hands messy, and not caring.I remember staying up late.I remember watching anime and being...
I Remember
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I remember forgetting to put on a mask before putting on my hijab I remember there were only 2 people...
NY Deli
, , , Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
I would ride the trains of new yorkAt night tired,Walk the grey gloomy neighborhood Of Bushwick,Bright neon light of the...
I remember
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
I remember picking up my first basketballI remember playing with my cousin’s outsideI remember playing my first pick up...
I remember
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
I remember my last day of school in March. Lemme fix that. Normal school before this virus. All...
I Remember (Quarantine)
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
I remember the first lockdown and how the “two-week break” quickly turned into months and then a year. I...
GOAT?
, , , Biases, Goals, Media, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Sports, Spring 2021, 1
Native American hero, Jim Thorpe overcame discrimination to win two Olympic gold medals in 1912. Thorpe was acknowledged as...
The Covid Economy
, , , Coronavirus, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Environment & World, Showcase, Spring 2021, 2
Ever since covid first started the United States has relied too heavily on other countries to create our everyday...
learning it all
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Sports, Spring 2021, 1
I remember playing on the playstation 3 for the first time I remember my dad when he said he...
In the article, “A National Outcry Over Anti-Asian Hate,” Asian-Americans have been dealing with racial slurs and physical violence,...
How Can We Prevent Repeating History?
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, History, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Spring 2021, Violence, 0
In the article, “Digging Up A Painful Past,” the Tulsa Race Massacre was a massacre that left a great...
I remember
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
I remember when everybody was in school doing worksheets. I remember when everybody was excited about a 2-week break....
I Remember……
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
I remember How little I was I remember the white girl phase those good old days (i wanted to...
I remember
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I remember when they closed all the basketball courts it made me sad I couldn’t play ball with all...
I remember
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March /April I remember hearing that the schools were closing and being happy. I remember thinking it would only...
The Problem with Ride-sharing
, , , Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, Spring 2021, 5
Just imagine: you just had a great night out with your friends, and you need a ride home. Your...
I Remember
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
I remember this past year has been a year of reflection and discovering new things about myself. Being alone...
Amra Remembers
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
I remember when I was shy. I remember when I went to Disneyland in Florida.I remember going go karting...
I Remember
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I remember waking up everyday to use the bathroom first out of my siblings. I remember coming home from...
What defines a negative mental health stigma? Is it the person who has the mental illness or is it...
Since we are all a little more stressed, should we get mental health breaks?
, , , Coronavirus, Good Health and Well-Being, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
The Covid-19 Pandemic has brought extra stress for everyone. Our health, the health of our loved ones, financial and...
Social Media is a really good thing. It connects us and is a way to express our opinions and...
I remember when I used to dress up as my favorite fictional characters, Naruto, Rengoku from Demon Slayer, and...
In the New York Times article, “When Mental Illness is Severe”, the author discusses the consequences of untreated mental...
Sunscreen, something still fairly new to the world, is one of the key factors in the destruction of the...
I Remember
, , , I Remember, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, Writing, 0
I remember when I used to weep over the smallest thingsI remember when I didn’t eat the crust of...
America Cannot Be Defined
, , , American Dream, Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2021, 2
In the poem “Let America be America Again” by Langston Hughes, he writes about the dream of America and...
Is Artificial Intelligence free from prejudices?
, , , Crime, Gender Equity (Women), Media, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
After reading the article, “The Hidden Biases in A.I.” I found it very concerning how Artificial Intelligence holds prejudices...
Is AI Being Biased?
, , , Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Media, Showcase, Spring 2021, Technology, Technology & Computer Science, 3
Artificial intelligence and technology is being used on a daily basis not only by teenagers but by companies as...
Are Warning Labels on Unhealthy Foods a Good Idea?
, , , Argument, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2021, 3
In the article “Are Warning Labels on Unhealthy Foods a Good Idea?” is about two experts, Frances Fleming-Milici and...
Do Junk Food Ads Make You Hungry?
, , , Argument, Inquiry, Media, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2021, 4
Eight teenagers were recently invited to a restaurant in the United Kingdom as part of a filmed social experiment....
What Happens to the Plastic that we Recycle into Blue Bins?
, , , Climate Action, Environment, Environment & World, Showcase, Spring 2021, 3
You finish your bottled water, so you throw it into the blue recycling bin. Great! You’ve done your part...
Are teen students responsible for the education of low-educated parents?
, , , Family, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2021, 4
For the past few years, I have been hearing anecdotes from my peers about, “Oh my parents work in...
Origin of Home
, , , Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, 0
I am from candles that make every corner of the apartment smell like cinnamon and photos of family members...
Many people believe that social media is ruining nature, but is it really? Social media is not ruining nature...
Air Quality
, , , Environment, Spring 2021, 1
Over 50% of the emissions in Utah, that contribute to our poor air, come from vehicles. In Utah there...
In a modern world that prides itself as being advanced, innovative, and inclusive, its reality could not be farther...
The Impact of COVID-19 on Individuals, Families, and Businesses
, , , Coronavirus, Family, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, Stress, 3
COVID-19 has affected businesses all over the world. It is an issue being analyzed and researched to help decrease...
We have all heard the remarks: “One time won’t make me addicted”, “It won’t hurt anyone”, or “it’s just...
132 people have already been killed this year by law enforcement, and it’s only March (Statista Research Department). Police...
How would society function if people were displaced out of their homes and experience a fallout of identity within...
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Problem Section: Human Trafficking in South Asia
, , , AAPI Heritage, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Showcase, Slavery, Spring 2021, Violence, 2
As Jacky Rosen said, “Human trafficking is a communitywide problem, and as such, it requires communitywide solutions.” Human trafficking...
Many of us go to school everyday, well before Covid-19. We tend to want to sleep all day. After...
The Journey to Extremism
, , , Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Social Media, Spring 2021, This is America, 1
In recent months, political extremism has become more and more apparent in America. Due in part to the rise...
While there are a lot of pros to the potential of switching to nuclear energy, there are also a...
In our world today, more than two thousand animal extinctions are transpiring every year. The rate of extinction is...
Media Bias on Social Injustice
, , , Media, Quality Education, Showcase, Social Media, Spring 2021, 2
The media has a significant amount of influence on our values and opinions on certain issues and topics. As...
The Colorado River is Nearing its Limits
, , , Clean Water and Sanitation, Environment, Showcase, Spring 2021, This is America, 0
I invite you to read and comment on this article with me on NowComment:“The West’s Great River Hits Its...
“Araby” by James Joyce: Reflection
, , , Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Spring 2021, 0
In the short story “Araby” written by James Joyce, the narrator, who is a young boy living in...
The Electoral College has been the source of great discussion on the political stage. The argument surrounding it is...
Araby
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In the short story “Araby,” James Joyce utilizes the narrator’s loss of childhood innocence and naivety in order to...
Araby Reflection
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Through the narrator’s realization that reality is not always in correspondence with his desires, James Joyce reveals the overall...
“Araby” Reflection
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In “Araby” by James Joyce, the changes and growth of the narrator develops throughout the story, ultimately contributing to...
The character change in “Araby” by the young boy demonstrates an eventual loss of innocence, a loss of innocence...
Araby
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In James Joyce’s short story “Araby,” the narrator’s desire for change through his infatuation with Mangan’s sister demonstrates the...
Suicide rates in the United States are continuously increasing. Many young Americans suffer mental tolls that result in higher...
“Araby” Reflection
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In the short story “Araby” by James Joyce, the narrator’s reflection on his childhood highlights his growth and contrasts...
Salt Lake Valley Air
, , , Environment, Spring 2021, 0
I read “Seen as Nature Lovers’ Paradise, Utah Struggles With Air Quality,” which was written by Dan Frosch for...
Sleep and the brain
, , , Spring 2021, 1
Research shows that the sleep students sacrifice for studying may be hurting them more than they realize. Quality sleep...
Why We Should Keep the Electoral College?
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
The electoral college has been a source of many people’s frustrations with the presidential voting system in the U.S....
According to the CDC, suicide rates have drastically increased among the youth. The suicide rates of children continue to...
https://nowcomment.com/documents/264010 In this article, it talks about how the level of education has taken a toll on the mental...
After looking at the viewpoints of the Republican and Democratic parties about how we should address the mental health...
Dog Training
, , , Goals, Happiness, Point of View, Spring 2021, 2
In the article, “No Petting” I learned that there is no need to train a dog to be more...
Utah has one of the largest gender pay gaps in the country, ranking sixths in the nation of most...
I have lived in the United States of America for my entire life, growing up in the Bay Area...
America Means Selfishness
, , , American Creed, American Dream, Environment, Environment & World, Spring 2021, 0
When it comes to the concept of America, most people think of the land of freedom, honesty, and opportunity....
When people think of America, they usually think about “the flag” ,“Bald eagle” or “ American Dream” or “The...
When it coms to the topic of America, some people might think of the flag or Trump. According to...
When it comes to the topic of America, some people think about violence. There have been so many shootings,...
America Means: Illusion of Freedom
, , , American Dream, Immigration, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
When it comes to the concept of “America”, most people think of a free country with democracy and freedom....
America
, , , American Dream, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, This is America, Writing & Communication, 0
When it comes to America and what it means to be American. People think about the American dream. In...
Two Americas
, , , AAPI Heritage, American Dream, Media, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2021, This is America, 1
When it comes to the concept of America, the first few things that come to mind are equal opportunity,...
Did you have struggles finding a job?
, , , Decent Work and Economic Growth, Showcase, Spring 2021, 7
Young people struggle to find work. The epidemic has hit young and old around the world hard, leaving them...
Women’s Rights
, , , Beauty, Gender Equity (Women), Media, Showcase, Spring 2021, This is America, Voting, 3
Between 1848 and 1920, there was first women’s rights movement in the U.S. At that time, women did not...
To Bi or Not to Bi: Exploring Bisexual Representation in Media
, , , Gender, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
As the population of individuals who identify as LGBT in the US rises, hitting a record 4.5% (Newport), we...
Do fast-food ads make you hungry?
, , , American Dream, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2021, Wonder, 9
Fast food has been around since forever. There has been a recent conversation about if fast-food ads make you...
Major LGBT bills that would expand the legal rights and protections of LGBT individuals have sparked widespread debate in...
The pandemic has brought several changes in our lives. A year has passed and the pandemic continues. In many...
Covid in Calvillo, Aguascalientes
, , , COVID Around the World, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, 6
We have seen the pandemic and it has been a year that has passed since it started. I believe...
“Wall Street Eyes Billions in the Colorado River” – NYT
, , , Environment & World, Spring 2021, This is America, 0
Link to article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/03/business/colorado-river-water-rights.html Link to annotations: https://nowcomment.com/documents/261839 At the end of the 2015 movie, “The Big Short,” which...
Pursuing higher education presents multiple challenges for all young adults. As more students of color pursue higher education, their...
Link to nowcomment Former President Donald Trump, a republican gave a long speech in June of 2019 about the...
I read the research paper “Winter Temperature Inversions and Emergency Department Visits for Asthma in Salt Lake County, Utah,...
As a society, we have come a long way in the terms of mental illness and it’s treatment. Though...
“Utah’s Contradictory Steps Towards Ending Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation”
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, LGBTQ+ Rights, Rights, Spring 2021, 1
As a Utah citizen since 2002, I have been around for much of the push for LGBTQ+ rights in...
The pandemic has greatly affected the ways we go about our daily business, most notably by turning large crowded...
America is divided, polarized, split apart. Common ground between the right and left seems to shrink everyday, a result...
Covid in Michoacan, Mexico
, , , COVID Around the World, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, 3
The pandemic is a very strong virus that began to be highlighted in November 2019 but no one took...
Covid in Zacatecas and Orange Cove
, , , COVID Around the World, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
It has been one year since the virus is in the world. The school did everything. They are giving ...
Wrong & Dumb
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I’m learning more about Stamped right now, and in particular what I’m pretty sure of is that it was...
In the article “When Teens go Hungary”, I learned that Draven Schoberg was just one of many young people...
Energy and Climate Change
, , , Affordable and Clean Energy, Climate Action, Environment, Environment & World, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
Climate change has been a growing issue to the human race ever since its beginnings in the industrial revolution....
In a article,”Battle at Boot Camp” by Thomas Gibbons-Neff viewed the military; the Marine Corps. He argues that Marine...
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison is really an amazing book that I will recommend to any person who wants...
Covid-19 Mexico and USA
, , , COVID Around the World, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, 3
It has been one year since the government declared the pandemic on March 11, 2020. The “World Health Organization”...
Equality of Opportunity
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Socioeconomic inequality is prevailing in America. The wealth gap continues to grow. Since the corona virus pandemic began in...
School integration, a step closer to equity for all.
, , , 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...
The more and more that I research the pros and cons of nuclear energy, the more that believe it...
Where I’m from
, , , Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, 0
I’m from space heaters and tiny teddy bears, and giant ones, too.I’m from a down-South spacious backyard with a...
Freedom is not a privilege. It’s a right. by Jaylen
This is America!?
, , , Books or Plays, Guides, Literature Guides, Showcase, Spring 2021, This is America, World Connections, 0
McDonald’s is America by Christian
In the Introduction and the first four chapters of Jason Reynolds’ and Ibram X. Kendi‘s book, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism,...
Youth anguish
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While it is an incredibly apparent epidemic to myself and those I am around, the youth’s mental health crisis...
How can we stop the spread of misinformation and disinformation in social media?
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Misinformation in social media is a serious issue right now, and we have to do something about it. Today,...
Where I’m from
, , , Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, 0
I am from Land O Lakes butter.I am from a small playground with backyard sprinklers.I’m from rice and hotdogs and...
Sleep deprivation is becoming an epidemic among high school students
, , , Good Health and Well-Being, Psychology, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
The phenomenon of sleep deprivation among high school students is a continuous cycle. After a long day at school,...
The Cruel World of Racism
, , , Books or Plays, Guides, Literature Guides, Spring 2021, World Connections, 0
Hello everyone! I started to read a book called Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison. This book was really interesting...
Utah is ranked number six on the largest gender-pay gap scale, with women making 70% of what men make,...
When someone develops a physical illness such as cancer or severe broken bones, we rally to make sure that...
The World Don’t Love You
, , , 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...
The electoral college is something that is on everyone’s mind after the previous two presidential elections. Most will admit...
https://nowcomment.com/documents/261878 In this article, it talks about how Covid-19 will affect the way students learn but also the way...
What Does Mental Health Look Like in Minority Youth?
, , , Good Health and Well-Being, Spring 2021, 0
Racial and ethnic minority youth tend to suffer more mental health disparities than white youth. Minority groups face challenges...
Air quality is a major issue in Salt Lake Valley. It can affect our health and well-being. What I...
My response to Makayla’s Youth Voices Commentary The World Doesn’t Love You; My Mother’s Life (Feminist Perspective), a book...
The multiple sides of the LDS Church.
, , , Good Health and Well-Being, Reduced Inequalities, Spring 2021, This is America, 0
I wanted to write about something that affected me from a very young age. While this research topic has...
In recent years, LGBT rights have gained increasing momentum throughout federal and state governments, whether that be the Supreme...
Restraining orders are court orders given to keep two people separated. Generally, a restraining order prevents the perpetrator from...
Charlotte Bronte’s impressive world-building skills are apparent from the very first chapter of her magnum opus, Jane Eyre. The...
Where I’m From
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, 0
. I am from adobo and cans of red beans, and from Mistolin, Dawn and Windex . I am...
Brooklyn
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I am from Brooklyn, New York City. Where I’m from birds chirp in the trees, feeding off of bread...
My story
, , , Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, Writing Like George Ella Lyon, 1
I am from the locket my mother gave me.From mirrors and white tulips and a guitar.I am from the...
I am from music and laughterWhere I am from we get discriminated and killedwhere I am from we work...
The first chapter of the novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë depicts the family dynamics of Jane and her...
The first chapter of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre introduces the characterizations of an orphan Jane, as well as her...
