Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison is really an amazing book that I will recommend to any person who wants...
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...
Freedom is not a privilege. It’s a right. by Jaylen
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,...
Sleep deprivation is becoming an epidemic among high school students
, , , Good Health and Well-Being, Psychology, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
The phenomenon of sleep deprivation among high school students is a continuous cycle. After a long day at school,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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, Spring 2021, 0
I am from the locket my mother gave me. From mirrors and white tulips and a guitar. I am...
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...
A Journey Through
, , , Poetry, Spring 2021, Where I'm From, 0
I am from alarm clocks blaring, chargers hanging and water spraying. I am from the garden and both sides...
I am from two-sided sinks, from Roku Tv’s and domestic eventual, endless sickening, I am from the dirty playground with...
Where I am from by Leo
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i am from basketball, from xbox and a pullup bar _I am from the park am from the people...
Jane Eyre as Influence For My Story
, , , Gender Equity (Women), Spring 2021, Writing, Writing & Communication, 0
Often in novels, characters are what drive the plot forward, allowing readers to immerse themselves into the story, both...
In the first chapter of Charlotte Bronte’s novel Jane Eyre, the reader is introduced to the young Jane...
Reading chapter one of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë has allowed me to begin exploring ideas of what I...
After reading chapter one of Jane Eyre, I have been inspired by many aspects of Charlotte Brontë’s story. This...
After reading the first chapter of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, I have decided to draw inspiration from the narrator’s...
Chapter one of Jane Eyre opens with ten-year-old Jane, alienated in her home by her cruel family. This chapter...
Remembering Your Worth
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Whatever happened to that confident little girl? The girl who adored the game and the girl who did not...
Though not commonly known, abortion has been a common occurence throughout the span of time. For example, in the...
Social isolation has been a major issue regarding the school or any part of social life which has been...
Plastic Pollution
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Our ocean, the heart of the planet, the magnificent body of water that covers more than two-thirds of the...
Reading motivation is defined as “the motivational drive to read, an area of interest in the field of education,”...
What defines a mental illness? Many people think that having a mental illness or disorder means that you are...
In many cities, there is an image of opportunities and a sense of new hope, so; it leads to...
Women have recently sought higher education and have been pursuing longer hours at work, yet they continue to be...
The Violence in Chicago Neighborhoods
, , , Showcase, Spring 2021, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Violence, 0
A key to Chicago community areas can be found here. I’m sure we’ve all seen or heard at some point...
Endangered Elephants
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Endangered species are becoming a huge problem within the world. Many animals are dying due to less land, climate...
George Floyd, an innocent Black man, was arrested by Minneapolis police officers this past summer in a way that...
The article ¨trump is acquitted again¨ explains how this is trumps 2nd impeachment and he is making history for...
The world as we know it is crumbling under our feet everyday. The world itself is made of 70...
Paper or plastic?
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In the article ” Bagging Plastic” I learned that a ban of disposable plastic bags went into effect in...
The Invalidation of Teen Girls’ Interests
, , , Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Media, Spring 2021, 3
Try to name one thing that girls can like and won’t get made fun of for it. Harder than...
Education Reform
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In our society today, school reform is a significant factor. Its key aim is to improve and, thus, strengthen...
Aya Raji’s “I Felt Like I Was Suffocating” post addresses the pandemic and how it has influenced the personality...
Ranching Innovation
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I read the article “If Ranching Wants to Survive Drought and Other Climate Hassles, It’s Time to Show Soil...
Outside Jail Life
, , , Spring 2021, 1
They fail to find help that means they don’t end up back in jail after convicted prisoners are released...
The United States has always been known as one of the most popular countries for immigrants and refugees around...
The primary topic discussed in the article is the difficult conditions in which some kids tend to grow up...
Social media and technology have a large presence and impact on modern society. About 40 percent of the world...
Many of us teenagers have felt unmotivated, lonely, tired and even sad, since the beginning of quarantine, which began...
First Impressions
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Picture this, you are preparing for a work interview, or at a new school for the first day. You...
Mental health is very important and is something many people struggle to manage. One statistic says “1 in 5...
To Eat or Not to Eat
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In typical winter fashion, Illinois has been faced with multiple snowstorms leaving behind layers of thick, sparkling snow. Conversely,...
Cashless Businesses
, , , Media, Privacy, Spring 2021, Technology, This is America, 0
In the article, “Should Cashless Businesses Be Banned” I learned that in the past few years there has been...
As we think that we are helping the world by putting plastics into those blue recycle bins, we don’t...
When Covid-19 began no one thought it would last this long. Or that is what I thought. I read...
In This Kingdom II
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
Tap left to go back and right to go forward.
Education reform is an important aspect in our world today. Its main goal is to change public education in...
Should the Covid-19 Vaccines Be Mandatory?
, , , Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, 4
The article, “Should Covid Vaccines Be Mandatory?” explains whether or not the government should force people to get vaccinated....
Imagine life in a deprived household having a poor family living in a bad environment in which you’re not...
People around the world have different hobbies, whether that be a sport, singing, a volunteer position, or even a...
Mental Illness & Time
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In the article, “Students & The Pandemic” by Aaliyah M she speaks on how the pandemic has affected plenty...
The coronavirus pandemic has been the source of heartache and uncertainty for millions of families across the country; however,...
As the coronavirus pandemic began to take shape, another epidemic came to light, homelessness. Even before the pandemic, homelessness...
Modern Day Christian Persecution
, , , Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Religion, Showcase, Spring 2021, 7
Many people may think that Christian persecution is something that happened in the past, but it is still occurring...
Who Should Handle Cyberbullying?
, , , Bullying, Media, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2021, Teachers as Learners, VoiceThread, 2
In the article, “Should Schools Punish Off-Campus Cyberbullying?” cyberbullying is a major issue that is increasing. Statistics show that...
Students & The Pandemic
, , , Good Health and Well-Being, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2021, Surveys, Youth Activism, 2
In the article, “I Felt Like I Was Suffocating” by Aya Raji speaks on the pandemic and how it...
What really happens to all the plastic Americans toss into blue bins?
, , , Life Below Water, Showcase, Spring 2021, 3
In the article “The Truth About Recycling,” I learned that recycling is actually meaningless and the world is getting...
Marine Conservation, Global Warming, and the destruction of animal habitats is the leading cause of animal extinction. Three-quarters of...
He’s Fighting QAnon with Sunlight
, , , Media, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2021, This is America, 0
In the article “He’s Fighting QAnon with Sunlight,” the writer, Nick Fouriezos, discusses the issue of how the spread...
Washington Square
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
The trees are stripped and twisted. They look old but wise.The cold cutting wind chilling my face and hair.The...
Children, I hope you have a place that’s peaceful like mine once wasMy bathroom, the only place where I...
A Place Like Haiti
, , , Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
With its luxurious Mountains, its oceans that’s 620 mi long.It’s voodoo king and Queen papa legba, Marie LaveauIt’s tasteful...
The Nick
, , , Poetry, Semester Published, Spring 2021, 0
I’II tell u why I really love living in New York/ Harlem, I like to see the nice green...
Learning About Fake News and How to Spot It
, , , Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2021, Writing & Communication, 1
In this article written by Alina Tugend about the problems of Fake News, it talks about a particular group...
Montenegro
, , , Poetry, Spring 2021, 0
i Go to lakes and only put my feet in Water is cold so I do not Swim hear...
High Up in the Heights
, , , Poetry, Spring 2021, 1
High up, a hop up Manhattan, is the heights, It’s where all the Spanish people live. I like it,...
Portugal’s Wildly Successful Decriminalization Experiment
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Drugs, Spring 2021, 0
All across the world, people use drugs. Whether it be marijuana, heroin, cocaine, meth, etc. people use it. In...
A movement to integrate schools across the United States.
, , , Quality Education, Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2021, 3
Years after the Civil Rights Movement, there have been many strides to becoming an “anti-racist” America. One being, the...
San Miguel de Allende Plaza
, , , Gathering data through all senses, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 2
San Miguel de Allende Plaza As you walkyour feet thud on the stonebirds sing in the trees,you won’t...
Midnight Books
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
“Books!” Chuckled I, “yes books”I woke up and flung the hold“Books!” Said I, “thing of pound”Once I sat engaged...
Darkness spreads as the sun is ready to sleep. Lights increase, crowds start to flee. The moonlight bounces off the empty...
The Street We Walk
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 10
I heard them and I still hear themHearing mother calling for their kids To come home before it gets darkHearing...
Electric Car Batteries
, , , Environment & World, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Science & Math, Showcase, Spring 2021, 6
As scientists have discovered over the last few decades, one of the main contributors to the CO2 released into...
Five puzzle piecesEach one having many detailsBut they all have one similarityWhich is uniquenessStars of musicComedy prodigiesA compact melting...
Inmates are learning to be their own bosses after they leave jail behind
, , , Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Prison, Showcase, Spring 2021, 3
One effect of the criminal justice system that needs to be talked about more is the lack of employment...
Holocaust and Antisemitic Education in the United States
, , , Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
Antisemitism has always been a major issue within the US, but lately, hate crimes and hateful acts towards Jewish...
How to Play Live Sports During a Pandemic
, , , Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Sports, Spring 2021, 0
The article “How to Play Live Sports During a Pandemic? Taiwan, South Korea offer lessons” by Grady McGregor was...
COVID-19 has been a problem around the world. Some schools are all online, some all in-person, while the remaining...
Hawaii’s Gun Laws and How They Reflect on the Nation
, , , Good Health and Well-Being, Guns, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Spring 2021, 4
Gun control has been the subject of much back and forth within the past decade. Many believe that guns...
Life Outside of Prison
, , , Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Prison, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
After former inmates are released from prison, they struggle to find support that ensures they don’t end up back...
Ending the Violence for Millions of Children
, , , Family, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, Violence, 0
The main issue that this article addresses is the challenging environments that some children have to grow up in...
Covid Vaccines
, , , Call to Action, Community, Coronavirus, COVID Around the World, Showcase, Spring 2021, 3
In the article, “Should Covid Vaccines Be Mandatory” I learned that about 2 million people have died from Covid-19...
I read the article “If Ranching Wants to Survive Drought and Other Climate Hassles, It’s Time to Show Soil...
Along Manhattan Avenue
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 8
I can still see itabove the yelling and screaming above the locked doors and heavy breathing above the beatings and blood above...
“A Plan to Make Homelessness History”
, , , Homelessness, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
The severity of homelessness in the United States is more intense than many people probably realize. 700,000 people every...
Saltwater Agriculture; A Green and Blue Solution
, , , Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Environment, Life on Land, Showcase, Spring 2021, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Zero Hunger, 0
Humans have been growing food in much the same way for thousands of years. Much of what has changed...
Philadelphia’s 24/7 Homeless Shelters
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Homelessness, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
We all know how huge Philadelphia is, but did you know that they have one of the smallest homeless...
These Unsung Countries Are Vanquishing the Virus
, , , Coronavirus, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
While several countries are continuing to struggle with the task of diminishing COVID-19, several countries are flourishing. This article evaluates five...
Police Brutality and Body Cameras
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Police, Showcase, Spring 2021, Violence, 0
One “solution” for Police Brutality was to have police officers wear body cameras, this was supposed to help us...
Detecting Breast Cancer Before a Mammogram
, , , Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
Developing countries do not have the same access to technology as developed countries like the United States do. Without...
Adirondacks
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
IWould LoveTo go backTo the AdirondacksSwimFishAnd ride on boatsEat good at nightAnd sleep inI want to go backTo my favorite...
Restraining order effectiveness has been questioned over the years, as love disputed end tragically for women who felt protected...
How West Virginia Has Been So Successful in Vaccine Rollout
, , , Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
The article from SolutionsU by Sarah Mervosh provides an example of one state’s success that serves to inspire other...
Home
, , , Family, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2021, Writing, 0
My home is the most important place to meI don’t ever want to leave it no matter how old...
How To Build A Perfect Refugee Camp
, , , Immigration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Refugees, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
The way that refugee camps are run is a problem because these are innocent suffering people looking for a...
Homes are a big part of Salt Lake City’s air pollution problem — and are also the solution.
, , , Affordable and Clean Energy, Environment & World, Housing, Showcase, Spring 2021, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 3
In this NowComment article, I went over the issue of air pollution within my state of Utah. Specifically, how...
What To Do With Landfills
, , , Affordable and Clean Energy, Showcase, Spring 2021, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 1
Our world is currently overflowing with landfills due to the amount of unrenewable resources we consume throughout the world....
Although swept under the rug, many private schools, especially Christian schools, have a racist past of segregation that cannot...
Men’s Crisis Hotline to Save Lifes
, , , Coronavirus, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, Spring 2021, Violence, 0
In the city of Bogotá, Columbia, there is a large concern over men’s mental health that may lead to...
Parents are struggling to find childcare during the pandemic
, , , Coronavirus, Family, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
In Los Angeles, L. A. Unified begins experimenting with a new tutoring and childcare program to help children struggling...
Union Square 2020
, , , Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
There was a boy skating on the stairs with a group of friendsThere was a group of people watchingThere...
Should Covid Vaccines Be Mandatory?
, , , Argument, COVID Around the World, Showcase, Spring 2021, 2
In the article “Should Covid Vaccines Be Mandatory?”, two intellectuals, W. Ian Lipkin and Michael Cannon, who have knowledge...
Biden’s Challenges
, , , Media, Showcase, Spring 2021, This is America, 0
Now that Bidens is the new president of the United States he is going to have to face some...
Covid-19 in CA
, , , Argument, Coronavirus, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, This is America, 0
Covid-19 in California is very different than the states around us. Covid has significantly increased so much in California...
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
, , , Call to Action, Environment, Environment & World, Life Below Water, Showcase, Spring 2021, 1
After watching the video “Ocean Today Trash Day”, I learned that the ocean is very full of trash as...
Crises Facing Biden: Covid-19, Climate Change, Immigration, China…
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Coronavirus, Good Health and Well-Being, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Police, Showcase, Spring 2021, This is America, 0
Now that Bidens is the next president of the United States, he’s going to have to face some very...
Love is Fire
, , , Love, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
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COVID-19 Around the World: Mexico
, , , COVID Around the World, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, 4
It has been one year since the first COVID-19 was reported in the US. The Covid-19 outbreak was announced...
The poems flow is smooth. there are some pauses in it to make to listener think about what the stanza meant.
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She talks about Philadelphia and how many names it has and its reputation. Then she talks about how it brings her love.
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I like how the author of this poem described the specific places in Philadelphia. I also like how the author of this poem personifies Philadelphia talking about it saying “her”
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COVID-19 Around the World: Virginia, USA
, , , COVID Around the World, Covid Oral History, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, 5
On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the city of Berkeley Health Officer gave orders to all residents to stay at...
COVID-19 Around the World: El Salvador
, , , Coronavirus, COVID Around the World, Covid Oral History, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Showcase, Spring 2021, 5
It’s been a year since we began social distancing caused by the well known COVID-19 virus, which has caused...
COVID-19 Around the World: Buenos Aires, Argentina
, , , COVID Around the World, Covid Oral History, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, Taking responsible risks, 8
The pandemic has been present in our lives since the CDC reported the first case in the United States...
THE CURE :)
, , , Coronavirus, Finding Humor, short fiction, Showcase, Spring 2021, Stories, 0
The giant, poisonous cloud rose into the sky, The rash was spreading, pulsing, hurting. Test subject A is unaccounted...
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