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Body Image

Yamilet, November 5, 2021November 8, 2021, Beauty, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Media, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Body Image, RHS, 23

A person undergoes many thoughts about themselves based on society’s so-called ‘standards.’ It is said that men have to...

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The Uprising of Fear During Covid-19

Megan K, November 4, 2021November 8, 2021, Coronavirus, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Psychology, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, fear, RHS, 0

Over the past two years countless lives have been changed since the upbringing of the horrific virus, Covid-19. This...

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Loneliness

Kristina, November 1, 2021November 8, 2021, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, depression, loneliness, mental health, RHS, 6

While being around other people, even ones that you may have a close bond with, it is still possible...

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Propaganda In History class

Sydney, November 1, 2021November 1, 2021, Fall 2021, History, Listening with understanding and empathy, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, propoganda, RHS, 4

In school students are required to take at least three years of history and usually in those classes it...

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The damages of child and mother separation

Adalia, October 30, 2021November 1, 2021, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Psychology, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, experimentation, RHS, 10

Science evolves to help provide better opportunities, yet in order to make these advancements science sometimes takes it too...

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Herd Mentality

Daniela, October 30, 2021October 30, 2021, Community, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Psychology, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, humanity, RHS, 4

Ever since humans are little kids, everyone always tries to fit into a group. While growing up, people search...

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Celebrities and Public Standards

Isabella, October 30, 2021October 30, 2021, Beauty, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Gender Equity (Women), Media, Music, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Social Media, #Fightingbeautystandards, celebrity activism, mental health, RHS, Self-Confidence, self-expression, 4

Nearly everyday, celebrities appear in the news, whether it be to bring them down or hype them up, but...

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Extravagant Amount of Power

Angelina, October 29, 2021November 10, 2021, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, federal government, power, RHS, 0

Throughout many years, the overall control of any government level has been increasing more and more. Because of this,...

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Nature vs. Nurture

Emily, October 29, 2021October 30, 2021, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Nature, Psychology, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Nature vs. nurture, RHS, 3

We separate everything about ourselves into two categories, nature vs. nurture. The debate over nature vs. nurture focuses on...

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How Fame Changes A Person

Kylie, October 29, 2021October 30, 2021, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Fame, RHS, Senior, 3

Social media is a part of most teenagers’ everyday life. With having a social media platform comes the possibility...

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This is an actual photo of Einstein’s brain, which was preserved in formalin by pathologist Thomas Harvey after Einstein’s death in 1955. A new study of this photo and others of Einstein’s brain reveal an unusually complex pattern of convolutions in the prefrontal cortex, which is important for abstract thinking. Photo via the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland.+

Is Intelligence Nature or Nurture?

Stephanie, October 29, 2021October 30, 2021, Fall 2021, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, genetics, RHS, 5

In a society with various people, intelligence is based on nature because, research has proven that “a person’s IQ...

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Nurture Defines Our Identities

Madison, October 29, 2021October 29, 2021, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Fall 2021, Nature, Psychology, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, nature vs. nature, RHS, 0

The debate of nature vs. nurture has been ongoing for an extremely long time.  Some people believe that both...

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Finding the Good/Adjusting

Annabelle, October 29, 2021May 23, 2022, Coronavirus, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Psychology, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, covid19, RHS, 1

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on every person – nationwide. However, this toll is different for everyone....

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Nurturing Eyesight

Eleanor, October 29, 2021October 31, 2021, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Language, Media, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, #blog, RHS, 0

All around the world, people have different perceptions of eyesight. Some people have it worse than others. This could...

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Psychopaths

Leigh Ann, October 29, 2021October 31, 2021, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, nature vs. nature, RHS, 4

Psychopaths can be both born and created. Chemicals in the brain can be unbalanced from birth and can be...

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Glasses

Nicole, October 29, 2021October 31, 2021, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Quality Education, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, nature vs. nature, RHS, 3

Glasses affect our world in many ways. The way that we see can change by the way our eyes...

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Commonality of Defects

Lauren, October 29, 2021October 31, 2021, Call to Action, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Media, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, #awarness, RHS, 0

Children are born all around the world that do not conform to the stereotype of normal as society labels...

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Goodbye Innocence

Alaina, October 29, 2021October 31, 2021, Fall 2021, Family, Gender, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Prison, Privacy, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, childhood, RHS, rosaryhighschool, 0

Loss of Innocence is a concept that is commonly misunderstood. It is not merely just a physical change but...

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Nature vs. Nurture: Personality Traits

Megan O, October 29, 2021October 31, 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Media, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, This is America, #Personality, RHS, 0

The nature of genetics and nurture of daily environments shape people into who they are in their lives. Human...

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Cults

Morgan W, October 29, 2021October 30, 2021, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Religion, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Cults, RHS, 0

Throughout history cults have controlled a group in order to advance a governing body’s agenda by suppressing people’s freedom...

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Digital Poison

Hannah B, October 29, 2021October 29, 2021, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Social Media, instagram, RHS, 4

Take a minute to stop scrolling, liking and posting on social media. Just be present. This is something society...

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Tattoos and Their Controversies

Alexis, October 29, 2021October 29, 2021, Art, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, RHS, tattoos, 5

Tattoos are fun, new, and exhilarating for an 18 year old, but with older age tattoos may not be...

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Redheads vs. The Sun

Chase, October 29, 2021October 29, 2021, A Day in My Life, Bio, Creative Writing, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, #redheads, RHS, 0

All over tropical vacation spots, redheads are applying their one hundred sunblock, though this is true, scientists have researched...

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Moral Development: A Social Domain Theory

Katherine, October 29, 2021October 29, 2021, Fall 2021, Family, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, moral development, RHS, 0

Moral development has changed the way that people have interpreted certain things. An example of this development would be...

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Perfect is Overrated

Julia, October 28, 2021October 29, 2021, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Social Media, Technology & Computer Science, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, perfectionism, RHS, 3

In recent years, tech companies that run popular social media platforms have found ways to manipulate and control what...

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Police Apathy

Taylor R, October 28, 2021October 28, 2021, Call to Action, Fall 2021, Listening with understanding and empathy, Media, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, #police, RHS, 0

It is very disturbing to see the apathy of the general community when a police officer gets hurt and...

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Tattoos: A History, Culture, and Expression

Norah, October 28, 2021October 28, 2021, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Art, Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Quality Education, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, #culture, #expression, #history, #Identity, #tattoo, #tattoos, RHS, 0

It may be difficult to wrap your head around why someone would want to endure the painful and expensive...

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Make Your Choice

Tia, October 27, 2021October 28, 2021, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, RHS, vaping, 1

Imagine a young high school student. She is a senior this year and in the thick of college application...

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Can Money Buy Happiness?

Hannah F, October 27, 2021October 28, 2021, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, Listening with understanding and empathy, Responding with wonderment and awe, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, #happiness, RHS, 2

Can money buy happiness? This question has been thought over and analyzed by hundreds of sources and people. Everyone’s...

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Know Your Place

Eliana, October 27, 2021October 28, 2021, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Books or Plays, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, World Connections, Lord of the Flies, RHS, 0

Manipulation, corruption, and violence are the strings attached to all those in power and/or power-hungry. Jack, the young antagonist,...

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Why am I me?

Mary, October 25, 2021October 25, 2021, Remaining open to continuous learning, Writing, #psychology, RHS, 0
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Heroic and Honorable Characters

Kristina, September 28, 2021September 28, 2021, Fall 2021, Media, Quality Education, Showcase, Writing, #Naruto, #Starwars, RHS, 2

In The Once and Future King, there are many characters that exhibit heroic and honorable traits, often sharing a...

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Fate is Real?

Lauren, September 27, 2021September 27, 2021, Fall 2021, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Science, Showcase, fate, RHS, 17

Is fate written in our stars? Well the science of quantum physics says it is not but if you...

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Psychology on the aftermath of betrayal

Adalia, September 27, 2021September 27, 2021, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Psychology, Showcase, betrayal, RHS, 9

People everywhere experience the harshness of betrayal. Whether it was when a friend hung out with someone else, a...

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Military

Nicole, September 27, 2021September 27, 2021, Fall 2021, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, dogs, leadership, RHS, 7

Dogs are traditionally wired into an alpha animal. They are natural born leaders. Therefore, humans own them. They cannot...

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The Pressure of Falling in Love

Julia, September 27, 2021November 9, 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Life Skills & Fitness, Love, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Thinking flexibly, #RHS, RHS, 6

During our high school years, the center of attention, without fail, is drama from relationships and the pressure that...

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Youth Activism and Social Media

Isabella, September 27, 2021September 27, 2021, Black Lives Matter, Fall 2021, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, Social Media, Women in Action, Youth Activism, #BLM, #socialmedia, #womenslife, #youthactivism, #YouthInPower, RHS, 4

Although social activism is nothing new, the execution of it has changed over time.  Throughout history, one can see...

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Hero

Gweneth, September 27, 2021September 27, 2021, Fall 2021, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, 9/11, Hero, RHS, 1

King Arthur is a medieval figure who was the head of the kingdom Camelot and the knights of the...

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The True Power Source Behind King Arthur

Madison, September 26, 2021September 26, 2021, Fall 2021, Literary Essay, Quality Education, Showcase, Merlin, RHS, 1

King Arthur was an amazing legend that many people still talk about today. A plethora of movies, books, and...

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Growth from Sibling Rivalry

Norah, September 26, 2021September 27, 2021, Fall 2021, Family, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, #family, #household, #siblingrivalry, #siblings, RHS, 4

One of the most inevitable and irritating situations for families with multiple children are sibling rivalries, but oddly enough...

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Backwards Benefit

Eliana, September 23, 2021October 19, 2021, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, corruption, RHS, 5

Humankind is inherently corrupt as one can interpret as a witness of this world’s wicked society containing people that...

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Was it worth it?

Mary, September 22, 2021September 23, 2021, Fall 2021, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Showcase, Terrorism, War, RHS, War, 11

When talking to anyone over the age of 30, any question about 9/11 can be precisely answered with overwhelming...

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The Problem of Reading Motivation

Maria, April 2, 2021May 5, 2021, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2021, Writing & Communication, reading, RHS, 6

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

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Problem Section – Ocean Pollution

Megan, March 30, 2021March 30, 2021, Environment, Environment & World, Nature, #oceans, #RHS, RHS, 4

Since the beginning of time, humans have used the oceans as their own personal trash can, dumping so much...

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The Problems That Teens Face With Social Media

Lauren, March 30, 2021March 30, 2021, Spring 2021, RHS, 2

Social media has a large impact on teens today as the use of technology is more prominent than ever....

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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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The Problem with Ride-sharing

Julia B., March 23, 2021May 5, 2021, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, Spring 2021, RHS, Ridesharing, 5

Just imagine: you just had a great night out with your friends, and you need a ride home. Your...

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How Far Is Too Far?

Meghan, March 23, 2021May 5, 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Psychology, Showcase, Spring 2021, mental health, RHS, 13

What defines a negative mental health stigma? Is it the person who has the mental illness or is it...

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Character Change in “Araby”

Izzy, March 22, 2021March 22, 2021, Stories, Writing & Communication, change, RHS, 0

In “Araby,” the little boy seeking change and new experiences devotes himself to pleasing Mangan’s sister, only to be...

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Gender Inequality (Problem Section)

Maggie, March 19, 2021March 20, 2021, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, Spring 2021, Equality, RHS, 7

In a modern world that prides itself as being advanced, innovative, and inclusive, its reality could not be farther...

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Individuals, Families, and Businesses

Claire, March 19, 2021March 20, 2021, Coronavirus, Family, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, Stress, Business, families, RHS, 5

COVID-19 has affected businesses all over the world. It is an issue being analyzed and researched to help decrease...

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Why Police Brutality is a Worldwide Issue

Amanda, March 19, 2021March 19, 2021, Spring 2021, RHS, 7

132 people have already been killed this year by law enforcement, and it’s only March (Statista Research Department). Police...

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Problem Section: Human Trafficking in South Asia

Paige, March 19, 2021May 5, 2021, AAPI Heritage, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Showcase, Slavery, Spring 2021, Violence, Human Trafficking, RHS, 3

As Jacky Rosen said, “Human trafficking is a communitywide problem, and as such, it requires communitywide solutions.” Human trafficking...

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Problems that lead to Animal Extinction

Lydia, March 17, 2021March 17, 2021, Spring 2021, #RHS, RHS, 4

In our world today, more than two thousand animal extinctions are transpiring every year. The rate of extinction is...

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“Araby” by James Joyce: Reflection

Jessica, March 17, 2021May 16, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Spring 2021, araby, james Joyce, RHS, Short story, 0

    In the short story “Araby” written by James Joyce, the narrator, who is a young boy living in...

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Araby

Kaylee, March 17, 2021March 17, 2021, Spring 2021, araby, RHS, 0

In the short story “Araby,” James Joyce utilizes the narrator’s loss of childhood innocence and naivety in order to...

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Araby Reflection

Brooke, March 16, 2021June 20, 2022, Spring 2021, Tracking Point-of-View, RHS, 0

Through the narrator’s realization that reality is not always in correspondence with his desires, James Joyce reveals the overall...

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“Araby” Reflection

Katie, March 16, 2021June 21, 2022, Character Archetypes, Spring 2021, RHS, Short story, 0

In “Araby” by James Joyce, the changes and growth of the narrator develops throughout the story, ultimately contributing to...

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The Importance of a Character Change and Drawing Inspiration from “Araby”

Sarah, March 16, 2021March 16, 2021, Spring 2021, RHS, rosary, rosaryhighschool, 0

The character change in “Araby” by the young boy demonstrates an eventual loss of innocence, a loss of innocence...

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Change in “Araby”

Madison, March 16, 2021March 16, 2021, Writing, Writing & Communication, ”Araby”, character, coming of age, RHS, 0

In “Araby,” a story written by James Joyce, the narrator, a young boy, reflects on his experiences and the...

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Araby

Maia, March 16, 2021March 16, 2021, Spring 2021, araby, RHS, 0

In James Joyce’s short story “Araby,” the narrator’s desire for change through his infatuation with Mangan’s sister demonstrates the...

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Jane Eyre’s Influence on my Short Story

Kaylee, February 26, 2021February 26, 2021, Spring 2021, Jane Eyre, RHS, Short story, 0

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

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Inspiration from Jane Eyre

Maia, February 26, 2021February 26, 2021, Spring 2021, Jane Eyre, RHS, 0

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

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Drawing Inspiration from Jane Eyre

Izzy, February 26, 2021February 26, 2021, Books or Plays, Literary Essay, Writing & Communication, Jane Eyre, RHS, 0

The first chapter of Jane Eyre is particularly influential in its extensive and detailed indirect characterization of Jane and...

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Jane Eyre as Influence For My Story

Madison, February 26, 2021February 26, 2021, Gender Equity (Women), Spring 2021, Writing, Writing & Communication, Jane Eyre, RHS, writing, 0

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

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The Influence of Jane Eyre on My Own Short Story

Jessica, February 26, 2021February 26, 2021, Spring 2021, charlottebronte, janeeyre, RHS, 0

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

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Jane Eyre’s Influence on my Story

Brooke, February 26, 2021June 20, 2022, Spring 2021, RHS, 0

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

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Jane Eyre’s Influence on my Own Story

Sarah, February 24, 2021February 24, 2021, Spring 2021, RHS, rosary, rosaryhighschool, 1

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

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Jane Eyre’s Influence on my Story

Kaileigh, February 24, 2021February 24, 2021, Spring 2021, charlottebronte, janeeyre, RHS, royals, 0

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

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Remembering Your Worth

Maddie, February 23, 2021March 12, 2021, Bullying, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2021, RHS, soccer, 4

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

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Lack of Reading Motivation in Students

Maria, February 23, 2021February 23, 2021, Spring 2021, RHS, 3

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

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The Neglect of Skid Row

Amarylis, February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, No Poverty (Economy), Showcase, Spring 2021, RHS, skid row, 2

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

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The Pay Gap Between Men and Women

Julia G., February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, Spring 2021, pay gap, RHS, 2

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

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The Violence in Chicago Neighborhoods

Elizabeth, February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Showcase, Spring 2021, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Violence, Chicago, RHS, 1

A key to Chicago community areas can be found here. I’m sure we’ve all seen or heard at some point...

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The Name that Changed the World

Amanda, February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Spring 2021, blm, RHS, 2

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

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The Invalidation of Teen Girls’ Interests

Megan, February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Media, Spring 2021, #change, #RHS, #women, RHS, 6

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

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The Paradox of “Social” Media

Lauren, February 22, 2021February 22, 2021, Spring 2021, #RHS, RHS, 1

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

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Why College Students Should Live On Campus

Haley, February 19, 2021March 12, 2021, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2021, College, RHS, 0

Leaving home to go away to college is hard on many students. Although living away from home is an...

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Education Reform

Peyton, February 18, 2021February 19, 2021, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2021, educational reform, RHS, 5

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

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Human Trafficking

Claire, February 18, 2021March 12, 2021, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, Spring 2021, Human Trafficking, RHS, 1

Human trafficking is something being used all over the world today as a widely known social justice issue. This...

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Why Is Reading Important?

Julia B., February 17, 2021March 12, 2021, Quality Education, Showcase, Spring 2021, Power of language, reading, RHS, 3

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

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Coronavirus and Its Effect on Hunger

Molly, February 17, 2021March 12, 2021, Coronavirus, Showcase, Spring 2021, Zero Hunger, food, RHS, 0

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

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

Emily, February 17, 2021March 12, 2021, Coronavirus, Good Health and Well-Being, Homelessness, Showcase, Spring 2021, RHS, shelters, 1

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

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Modern Day Christian Persecution

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

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

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Leading Causes of Animal Extinction

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

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

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First Impressions

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

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

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Empathy in America

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

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

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Unashamed Conversations About Unmet Mental Health Needs

Maddie, January 23, 2021February 1, 2021, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Psychology, Showcase, mental health, RHS, 3

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

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

Jessica, January 23, 2021February 3, 2021, Fall 2020, Showcase, Sports, mental health, NCAA, RHS, Student athlete, 0

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

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Domestic Violence: Pandemic Within a Pandemic

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

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

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The Power of Song

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

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

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A Deeper Look at the Education System

Madison, January 23, 2021January 23, 2021, Fall 2020, Quality Education, Writing, education, learning, RHS, school, 1

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

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Not So Good Will Hunting

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

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

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Why are we likely to empathize with anti-heroes?

Megan, January 23, 2021January 23, 2021, Books or Plays, Media, Writing, #antiheroes, #empathy, #media, #RHS, RHS, 2

In one of my previous blog posts, I discussed some key differences between heroes and villains. Heroes are typically...

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The History of Pizza

Kaylee, January 22, 2021January 22, 2021, Fall 2020, history, pizza, RHS, 0

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

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Inside the Mind of a Children’s Book Author

Izzy, January 22, 2021January 22, 2021, Books or Plays, Stories, Writing, Writing & Communication, Literature, Power of language, RHS, 0

Arguably one of the most difficult areas of writing to succeed in, children’s books strike the balance between a...

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An Explanation to Lucid Dreaming

Julia G., January 22, 2021January 22, 2021, Fall 2020, Showcase, lucid dreaming, RHS, 6

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

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Native Cuisine: A Story of Oppression

Liann, January 22, 2021January 23, 2021, Fall 2020, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, cuisine, food, Native American, Natives, RHS, 1

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

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The Implementation of Social Media in Schools

Maia, January 21, 2021January 21, 2021, Fall 2020, education, RHS, Social Media, 5

In my last blog post, I discussed the role that social media plays in how our society learns information...

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Blue Zones Versus the United States: How Does Diet Play a Role?

Sarah, January 21, 2021January 21, 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, diet, health, lifestyle, RHS, rosary, rosaryhighschool, 4

What is a Blue Zone, and is the United States one? Firstly, the term “Blue Zone” is a title...

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Your mental health is benefitting from exercise

Haley, January 21, 2021January 21, 2021, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, exercise, RHS, 11

“You already know that exercise is good for your body. But did you know it can also boost your...

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The Dangers of Spreading Fake News Pt. 2

Lydia, January 20, 2021January 20, 2021, Fall 2020, RHS, 4

2021 just started, which means the news has been centered around politics and the vaccine lately. With everything happening...

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Overcoming Insecurity

Paige, January 19, 2021January 19, 2021, Fall 2020, RHS, 7

Being insecure about looks or identity can cause people to take their insecurities out on others by putting them...

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A bulldozer to his plaything

Liann, January 12, 2021January 13, 2021, Fall 2020, Love, Poetry, poetry, RHS, 1

The speaker in “To His Coy Mistress” is persistent, certainly a force to be reckoned with. However, his domineering...

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Empathy with Covid-19

Claire, January 5, 2021January 5, 2021, Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Empathy, RHS, 11

As discussed in a previous blog post, “Empathy in Action,” a single story can impact how empathy plays a...

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You, Yourself, and Your Being

Hannah, December 24, 2020January 4, 2021, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Psychology, Showcase, human nature, psychology, RHS, Self-reflection, 1

In life, artwork, and especially literature, the narrative is often formed to the understanding of good vs. evil. There...

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Words in Sound and Shape

Hannah, December 24, 2020January 4, 2021, Fall 2020, Language, Showcase, pen to paper, Power of language, RHS, Thinking out loud, 2

The beauty of language reveals itself in how distinctly it touches a person’s identity in both written and spoken...

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Domestic Abuse: Pandemic within a Pandemic

Lluvia, December 14, 2020December 14, 2020, Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, Domestic Violence, RHS, 3

Some people know domestic abuse as something daily or regular in their lives and others who have never experienced...

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Harmful Effects Social Media Has on the Mental Health of Teens

Katie, December 11, 2020December 12, 2020, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Social Media, #mentalhealth, #socialmedia, RHS, 8

In my last blog post, I expressed the idea that social media hinders people’s ability to communicate and truly...

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The Intersection of Culture and Cuisine

Liann, December 11, 2020December 12, 2020, American Dream, Community, Fall 2020, History, Immigration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, culture, food, immigrant, RHS, 2

When asked what the American cuisine is, many will respond by saying “french fries,” “hamburgers,” or “high cholesterol.” Others...

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The Correlation Between Alzheimer’s Dementia and Physical Exercise

Sarah, December 11, 2020December 11, 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, RHS, 2

The year is certainly not 2012, but when asked, my grandpa will tell you that it is. Ten percent...

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The Widespread Problem Among Teens Today

Josie, December 11, 2020December 15, 2020, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, anxiety, mental health, RHS, Social Media, stress, 4

As a high school student, I am positive that I am not the only student that has experienced major...

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Astroturfing and The Importance of Corporate and Political Transparency

Ellie, December 11, 2020December 11, 2020, Fall 2020, Media, Politics, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, This is America, #regulations #America, corporations, Politics, RHS, 2

If you have been keeping up with political news and campaigns, especially in this election year, then you are...

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Is Christmas Too Commercialized?

Kaileigh, December 11, 2020December 11, 2020, Fall 2020, Religion, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, christmas, RHS, 7

As soon as the clock strikes midnight on Halloween, stores rush to put away the Halloween decorations, and only...

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An Inherited Immune System

Izzy, December 11, 2020December 17, 2020, Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, History, Science, Showcase, COVID-19, genetics, RHS, science, 2

In the last decade, Neanderthals, the now extinct homo sapiens who inhabited Eurasia around 40,000 years ago, have proven...

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Why Do We Decorate Christmas Trees?

Kaylee, December 10, 2020December 11, 2020, Fall 2020, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, christmas, history, RHS, 2

Many people enjoy decorating a Christmas tree every year. This tradition is extremely valuable to so many people, but...

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The Mental Health of Student-Athletes

Jessica, December 10, 2020December 15, 2020, December 2020, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, College Sports, mental health, RHS, Student athlete, 14

Mental health is an integral part of everyone’s life and character, and its awareness has become more prevalent in...

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Social Media and Social Change

Maia, December 10, 2020December 15, 2020, December 2020, Fall 2020, Quality Education, Showcase, Social Media, education, RHS, social change, social justice, Social Media, 4

“The great aim of education is not knowledge but action.” – Herbert Spencer (“Herbert Spencer Quotes”) It is a...

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School Is No Longer About Learning. It’s About Passing.

Madison, December 10, 2020May 5, 2021, December 2020, Fall 2020, Quality Education, Showcase, education, grades, RHS, school, 23

More often than not, today’s students have fallen into a continuous cycle of late nights, artificial deadlines, and grade...

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Importance of Individuality

Brooke, December 10, 2020December 15, 2020, American Creed, December 2020, Fall 2020, Showcase, individuality, RHS, 3

In today’s world, which is captivated by social media, people have a tendency to conform to those around them....

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Today’s School System Does Not Prepare Students for Life.

Evelyn, December 7, 2020March 23, 2021, Fall 2020, Quality Education, Showcase, RHS, schools, 3

As an incoming freshman, everyone is told about how their high school has different programs for college preparation and...

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“The Mandalorian” Helping the Franchise

Maria, December 5, 2020December 7, 2020, Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2020, Showcase, disney, entertainment, RHS, star wars, tv shows, 1

The second season of the Mandalorian has begun to air on Disney Plus and has drawn many links to...

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Competition

Peyton, December 5, 2020December 7, 2020, Fall 2020, Life Skills & Fitness, Quality Education, Showcase, Stress, competition, RHS, stress, 6

Although the outcomes of competitions can be rewarding, they are ultimately detrimental to competitors due to the amount of...

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America’s Breaking Point

Meghan, December 5, 2020December 5, 2020, Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, COVID-19, RHS, 4

When the year 2020 began, no one expected a pandemic to hit so suddenly and so quickly. It has...

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How Selena Quintanilla Valued Her Nation, Culture, and Traditions

Maria Teresa, December 5, 2020December 7, 2020, Fall 2020, Music, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Mexican pride, RHS, 1

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

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Why Sleep Is Important

Elizabeth, December 5, 2020January 22, 2021, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, RHS, sleep, 3

A lot of times we let ourselves stay up late or fall behind, getting way less than the recommended...

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A Unique Practice in Sweden

Maya, December 4, 2020December 9, 2020, Fall 2020, Showcase, conversation, RHS, 1

Although actively avoiding talking to strangers sounds cold, it is a common practice in Sweden. Swedes even have terms...

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The Impact of Physical Activity During the Development Stage

Ashley, December 4, 2020December 9, 2020, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Sports, RHS, sports, 1

Growing up, I was always very active and involved in as many sports as I could possibly play. I...

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Why can’t you just be happy for once?

Maddie, December 4, 2020December 9, 2020, Fall 2020, Family, Good Health and Well-Being, Life Skills & Fitness, Psychology, Showcase, anxiety, Parents, RHS, 4

Endlessly drowning in a pool full of emotions and weight. Paralyzed with fear and a place I could not...

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Fashion and Men

Karla, December 4, 2020December 9, 2020, Art, Fall 2020, Responsible Consumption and Production, fashion, Men, RHS, 4

In today’s society, it may seem difficult to come into terms with a lot of people’s difference of opinions....

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5G: Upgrading or Downgrading?

Maggie, December 3, 2020December 3, 2020, Fall 2020, RHS, 3

            In the last quarter of each year, technology companies vigorously promote the newest models of their products, claiming that...

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Everything About a Hallmark Christmas Movie Is Predictable Except It’s Success

Lauren, December 3, 2020December 3, 2020, Fall 2020, #RHS, RHS, 7

Every Hallmark Christmas movie is plagued with a mundane plot, repetitive storyline, and predictable outcome. The cheesy movies with...

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Breaking the Stigma surrounding ADHD

Lydia, December 3, 2020December 16, 2020, December 2020, Fall 2020, #RHS, ADD, ADHD, RHS, 10

Majority of parents want their children to succeed and grow in other aspects of life, but for some that...

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Shawn Mendes Saves 2020

Paige, December 1, 2020December 1, 2020, Fall 2020, RHS, 4

With this year being hard on everyone, Shawn Mendes came out with his documentary, In Wonder, just in time....

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The Power of Language

Ashley, November 17, 2020November 23, 2020, Fall 2020, Language, Quality Education, Showcase, Power of language, RHS, 2

Language isn’t just about words, even if dictionaries state otherwise. Most of us communicate through words, yes, be that...

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The Importance of a Second Language in a Multilingual World

Liann, November 16, 2020November 18, 2020, Argument, Call to Action, Fall 2020, Media, Quality Education, Showcase, This is America, education, language, RHS, SECOND LANGUAGE, 4

Today, although most of the world is multilingual, many Americans are not fluent in a second language. This is...

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The Power of Sign Language

Meghan, November 16, 2020November 23, 2020, Fall 2020, Language, Quality Education, Showcase, Writing & Communication, Power of language, RHS, 0

Language is one of the aspects of society that sets us apart the most. However, it can also bring...

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The Power of Language Involved in Mental Health

Haley, November 16, 2020November 24, 2020, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Language, Showcase, Power of language, RHS, 0

Imagine if you woke up one day and no one said a word. The way we talk defines who...

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The Power of Language Through Reading

Maria, November 15, 2020November 15, 2020, Fall 2020, Language, Quality Education, Showcase, Writing & Communication, Power of language, RHS, 2

When a child is born the parents document everything, first smile, first outfit, and most importantly first word.  Almost...

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Communication is Key

Maddie, November 15, 2020December 4, 2020, Fall 2020, Language, Quality Education, Showcase, Writing & Communication, Power of language, RHS, 3

Growing up I have always admired the way my mom communicated with her various environments. Mainly the assisted living...

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The Power of Language in Music

Jessica, November 15, 2020November 15, 2020, Fall 2020, Language, Music, Quality Education, Showcase, music, Power of language, RHS, 5

Music has become such a common occurrence in our daily lives. Whether it be on your car radio, from...

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The Strength of Words Through Music

Evelyn, November 14, 2020November 18, 2020, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Music, Showcase, Power of language, RHS, 4

In a time when so many hateful words are spread like wildfire, music seems like the only calm in...

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Have we lost the ability to connect?

Josie, November 13, 2020November 13, 2020, Fall 2020, COVID-19, language, Relationships, RHS, Social Media, 1

It is no secret that humans are immersed in their phones. As a student, it is not very difficult...

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How Language Affects Perception

Kaylee, November 13, 2020November 13, 2020, Fall 2020, language, perception, poweroflanguage, RHS, 1

Some evidence has revealed that language can affect perception and thought. The “linguistic relativity hypothesis” from the 1930s states...

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Communicating With Children Through Literature

Izzy, November 13, 2020November 13, 2020, Language, Literary Essay, Writing & Communication, Literature, poweroflanguage, RHS, 2

Children’s literature, with easy to read stories and colorful pictures, has served as a backbone for teaching various lessons...

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The Impact of Language on Emotions

Megan, November 13, 2020November 13, 2020, Language, Writing, Writing & Communication, #emotions, #language, #thegiver, RHS, 3

Have you ever been so angry or completely overcome with joy that it took you forever to string together...

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Power of Language

Isabella, November 13, 2020November 13, 2020, Fall 2020, Language, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Writing, Writing & Communication, RHS, writing creatively, 2

The power of language builds communities that can connect and understand each other. In addition, language forms an aspect...

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The Power of Language: An Exploration of Literature

Madison, November 13, 2020November 13, 2020, Fall 2020, Language, Writing & Communication, Literature, poweroflanguage, RHS, 1

It is in language, the ink blotted on a page, the deep rasp of spoken word, or even the...

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(Good Will) Hunting for Meaning in How Something Is Said

Lauren, November 13, 2020November 13, 2020, Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2020, Quality Education, Showcase, language, RHS, 2

Language is a communication tool that gains much of its power not from what is said, but from how...

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The Power of an Evolving Language

Maggie, November 13, 2020November 13, 2020, Fall 2020, RHS, 4

            Language is one of the most powerful tools humans obtain, yet it is often the most overlooked. While there...

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Utilizing Language to Display Emotional Vulnerability as a way to Strengthen Relationships

Sarah, November 12, 2020November 13, 2020, Fall 2020, #RHS, RHS, 1

When one is in a state of emotional vulnerability, he/she has lost power, and this power is now placed...

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How Social Media Affects the Way We Speak

Mary, November 12, 2020November 12, 2020, Fall 2020, language, RHS, 4

There is no doubt that social media and the internet has changed the way we communicate and speak in...

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How Social Media Affects our Language

Lydia, November 10, 2020December 16, 2020, Fall 2020, November 2020, Quality Education, Showcase, language, RHS, 10

 When you ask a teenager what they spend most of their time on, most likely they’ll tell you social...

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Words and Their Impact on Others

Paige, November 10, 2020November 10, 2020, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, language, RHS, 9

Language has the amount of power that people allow it to have. For many people what others say about...

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One Story: Dangerous or Harmless?

Maria, October 31, 2020November 16, 2020, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, RHS, single story, 0

One story, one single story, what seems like a harmless string of words can turn into something that can...

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Pilgrimage: The March on Washington

Kaileigh, October 31, 2020October 31, 2020, Fall 2020, journey, pilgrimage, RHS, 0

A pilgrimage is a sacred journey that transforms an individual spiritually or physically. When most people think of a...

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Concepts of Pilgrimages: Canterbury Tales & the Western Wall

Jessica, October 30, 2020October 31, 2020, Fall 2020, pilgrimage, RHS, 1

Typically, a pilgrimage is thought of by most as a long journey to a holy place of worship, a...

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The Hardships of Pilgrimages

Maia, October 30, 2020November 4, 2020, Fall 2020, Showcase, discovery, pilgrimage, RHS, 0

In the early beginnings of our humanity, people have embarked on pilgrimages. For example, in the Old Testament, prominent...

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Our personal empathy and it’s impact on those around us

Emily R., October 30, 2020November 1, 2020, Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Empathy, RHS, 1

Empathy is something that each human possesses, but we each have different amounts of it. Empathy is this quality...

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Empathy’s Effect on Single Stories

Ashley, October 30, 2020October 31, 2020, Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Empathy, RHS, 1

Living life in a global pandemic is not easy for anyone, but there are some groups of people who...

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Empathy on Corona

Grace, October 30, 2020October 31, 2020, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Empathy, RHS, 1

Empathy plays a role in everyone’s life. Empathy plays a role in people’s behavior. An example of this would...

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Non-Religious Pilgrimage

Izzy, October 30, 2020October 31, 2020, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Happiness, Nature, Showcase, Wonder, pilgrimage, RHS, 3

Often associated with religious motives, pilgrimage is the long, arduous journey meant to enlighten one about his or herself...

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Pilgrimage: A Hero’s Journey

Anna, October 30, 2020October 30, 2020, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Literary Essay, Religion, Showcase, journey, pilgrimage, RHS, 1

Many people travel, volunteer, and/or move away from home to grow and change as a person. In modern language,...

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Pilgrimage to Mecca During COVID-19

Ellie, October 30, 2020October 30, 2020, Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Religion, Rights, Showcase, Islam, pilgrimage, religion, RHS, 2

On July 28 2020, the annual Muslin pilgrimage known as the Hajj officially began. Except, during a global pandemic,...

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Empathy

Rory, October 30, 2020October 30, 2020, Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Empathy, RHS, 2

A single story is where the same story gets told over and over again, but it is never told by...

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Social Seesaw: When Women’s Rights Increase, Do Men’s Rights Decrease?

Evelyn, October 30, 2020October 30, 2020, Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, Empathy, RHS, 2

In today’s day and age, many might argue that when it comes to gender roles for both men and...

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A Call to Pilgrimage

Brooke, October 30, 2020October 30, 2020, Fall 2020, Showcase, journey, pilgrimage, RHS, 3

Despite the stresses of our everyday lives, we always tend to find comfort as the day comes to a...

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Empathy and a Single Story

Miranda, October 30, 2020October 31, 2020, Fall 2020, Media, Showcase, Empathy, RHS, 1

Empathy has a huge affect on every aspect of life and especially in people’s behavior. The amount of empathy...

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How Has Covid-19 Enhanced the Danger of a Single-Story?

Julia B., October 30, 2020December 15, 2020, Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, October 2020, Showcase, Empathy, RHS, 5

There is much danger in only understanding a single story. You can miss the most crucial information from multiple...

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The Importance of Pilgrimages

Kaylee, October 30, 2020October 30, 2020, Fall 2020, Literary Essay, Showcase, pilgrimage, RHS, 0

In general, a pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place in order to experience a personal transformation. There...

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What Sets Heroes Apart From Villains?

Megan, October 30, 2020October 30, 2020, Fall 2020, Literary Essay, Showcase, #CriminalMinds, #Emapthy, RHS, 4

Having empathy gives seemingly normal people the ability to be heroes through their bravery to understand those who feel...

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“Don’t You (Forget About Me)”

Maddie, October 30, 2020October 30, 2020, Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Empathy, RHS, 2

Most kids growing up in the 2000’s were most likely watching Disney Channel or maybe Nickelodeon. But when I...

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Empathy and Its Relation to Individuality

Julia G., October 30, 2020October 30, 2020, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Immigration, Showcase, Empathy, RHS, 0

A single story, as defined by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is a phrase used to describe the “overly simplistic and...

1 like Read more
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Empathy’s Role in Relationships

Mary, October 30, 2020October 30, 2020, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Empathy, RHS, 2

Empathy plays an important role in many situations, especially in situations pertaining to mental illness. The way one expresses...

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Pilgrimages: Then and Now

Madison, October 29, 2020October 30, 2020, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Happiness, Literary Essay, Showcase, Writing & Communication, journey, pilgrimage, RHS, spiritual growth, 2

For most, a clear, stereotypical image comes to mind when visualizing the word pilgrimage: an ancient tradition reserved for...

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Empathy and the Coronavirus

Isabella, October 29, 2020December 15, 2020, Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, October 2020, Showcase, Writing, Empathy, RHS, 0

The lack of empathy plays a role in the behavior of both scientists and people in the United States...

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Empathy: The World’s Next Big Thing

Keira, October 29, 2020October 30, 2020, Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, Empathy, gender roles, RHS, 1

Knowing only one side of a story can impact one’s thoughts, words, and behavior. Society has created a stereotype...

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Single Stories and How Empathy Plays a Role in Identity

Karla, October 29, 2020October 30, 2020, Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, Empathy, identity, RHS, 1

According to author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, “single stories” are perceptions we form about society and its individuals.“Adichie recounts her...

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Disney Is a Magical Place, But Is It a Realistic One?

Meghan, October 29, 2020December 16, 2020, Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2020,