, , , 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,”...
Since the beginning of time, humans have used the oceans as their own personal trash can, dumping so much...
Social media has a large impact on teens today as the use of technology is more prominent than ever....
, , , 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...
, , , 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...
What defines a negative mental health stigma? Is it the person who has the mental illness or is it...
In “Araby,” the little boy seeking change and new experiences devotes himself to pleasing Mangan’s sister, only to be...
In a modern world that prides itself as being advanced, innovative, and inclusive, its reality could not be farther...
, , , 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...
132 people have already been killed this year by law enforcement, and it’s only March (Statista Research Department). Police...
, , , 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...
In our world today, more than two thousand animal extinctions are transpiring every year. The rate of extinction is...
, , , 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...
, , , Spring 2021, 0
In the short story “Araby,” James Joyce utilizes the narrator’s loss of childhood innocence and naivety in order to...
The character change in “Araby” by the young boy demonstrates an eventual loss of innocence, a loss of innocence...
In “Araby,” a story written by James Joyce, the narrator, a young boy, reflects on his experiences and the...
, , , Spring 2021, 0
In James Joyce’s short story “Araby,” the narrator’s desire for change through his infatuation with Mangan’s sister demonstrates the...
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...
The first chapter of Jane Eyre is particularly influential in its extensive and detailed indirect characterization of Jane and...
, , , 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...
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...
“Whatever happened to that confident little girl? The girl who adored the game and the girl who did not...
Reading motivation is defined as “the motivational drive to read, an area of interest in the field of education,”...
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...
, , , Showcase, Spring 2021, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Violence, 1
A key to Chicago community areas can be found here. I’m sure we’ve all seen or heard at some point...
George Floyd, an innocent Black man, was arrested by Minneapolis police officers this past summer in a way that...
, , , Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Media, Spring 2021, 6
Try to name one thing that girls can like and won’t get made fun of for it. Harder than...
Social media and technology have a large presence and impact on modern society. About 40 percent of the world...
Leaving home to go away to college is hard on many students. Although living away from home is an...
Education reform is an important aspect in our world today. Its main goal is to change public education in...
Human trafficking is something being used all over the world today as a widely known social justice issue. This...
People around the world have different hobbies, whether that be a sport, singing, a volunteer position, or even a...
The coronavirus pandemic has been the source of heartache and uncertainty for millions of families across the country; however,...
, , , Coronavirus, Good Health and Well-Being, Homelessness, Showcase, Spring 2021, 0
As the coronavirus pandemic began to take shape, another epidemic came to light, homelessness. Even before the pandemic, homelessness...
, , , 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...
Marine Conservation, Global Warming, and the destruction of animal habitats is the leading cause of animal extinction. Three-quarters of...
, , , Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2020, Life Skills & Fitness, Showcase, 2
Picture this, you are preparing for a job interview, or for the first day at a new school. You...
, , , Fall 2020, Showcase, 1
In the past year, America has experienced great suffering in regards to racial injustice, political polarization and the pandemic....
, , , Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Psychology, Showcase, 2
Impulse buying, binge watching, unemployment, and millions of deaths. The feelings of instability and insecurity plague the lives of...
, , , Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, 1
As we talked about in an earlier post, we stated that domestic violence was becoming a pandemic within a...
, , , Fall 2020, 5
Music is a universal language that impacts every single one of us in one way or another. No matter...
Today’s students are mentally exhausted, and one major reason for this is the education system, specifically the weight of...
, , , Fall 2020, 0
Although the movie Good Will Hunting strategically uses language to help heal the characters, it also contains language that...
In one of my previous blog posts, I discussed some key differences between heroes and villains. Heroes are typically...
, , , Fall 2020, 0
Many people, including myself, claim that pizza is one of their favorite foods. While most people believe it is...
, , , Books or Plays, Stories, Writing, Writing & Communication, 0
Arguably one of the most difficult areas of writing to succeed in, children’s books strike the balance between a...
The idea of lucid dreaming seems impossible to some due to the complexity of the dreams and how simple...
Cuisine may be essential to assimilation and acceptance for immigrants within American society, but what is its significance for...
In my last blog post, I discussed the role that social media plays in how our society learns information...
What is a Blue Zone, and is the United States one? Firstly, the term “Blue Zone” is a title...
, , , Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, 9
“You already know that exercise is good for your body. But did you know it can also boost your...
2021 just started, which means the news has been centered around politics and the vaccine lately. With everything happening...
, , , Fall 2020, 7
Being insecure about looks or identity can cause people to take their insecurities out on others by putting them...
As discussed in a previous blog post, “Empathy in Action,” a single story can impact how empathy plays a...
In life, artwork, and especially literature, the narrative is often formed to the understanding of good vs. evil. There...
, , , Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, 3
Some people know domestic abuse as something daily or regular in their lives and others who have never experienced...
, , , Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Social Media, 7
In my last blog post, I expressed the idea that social media hinders people’s ability to communicate and truly...
, , , American Dream, Community, Fall 2020, History, Immigration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, 2
When asked what the American cuisine is, many will respond by saying “french fries,” “hamburgers,” or “high cholesterol.” Others...
, , , Good Health and Well-Being, 2
The year is certainly not 2012, but when asked, my grandpa will tell you that it is. Ten percent...
As a high school student, I am positive that I am not the only student that has experienced major...
, , , Fall 2020, Media, Politics, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, This is America, 2
If you have been keeping up with political news and campaigns, especially in this election year, then you are...
, , , Fall 2020, Religion, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 5
As soon as the clock strikes midnight on Halloween, stores rush to put away the Halloween decorations, and only...
, , , Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, History, Science, Showcase, 2
In the last decade, Neanderthals, the now extinct homo sapiens who inhabited Eurasia around 40,000 years ago, have proven...
, , , Fall 2020, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, 2
Many people enjoy decorating a Christmas tree every year. This tradition is extremely valuable to so many people, but...
, , , December 2020, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, 10
Mental health is an integral part of everyone’s life and character, and its awareness has become more prevalent in...
, , , December 2020, Fall 2020, Quality Education, Showcase, Social Media, 4
“The great aim of education is not knowledge but action.” – Herbert Spencer (“Herbert Spencer Quotes”) It is a...
, , , December 2020, Fall 2020, Quality Education, Showcase, 19
More often than not, today’s students have fallen into a continuous cycle of late nights, artificial deadlines, and grade...
In today’s world, which is captivated by social media, people have a tendency to conform to those around them....
, , , Fall 2020, Quality Education, Showcase, 3
As an incoming freshman, everyone is told about how their high school has different programs for college preparation and...
The second season of the Mandalorian has begun to air on Disney Plus and has drawn many links to...
Although the outcomes of competitions can be rewarding, they are ultimately detrimental to competitors due to the amount of...
When the year 2020 began, no one expected a pandemic to hit so suddenly and so quickly. It has...
, , , Fall 2020, Music, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, 1
Like many citizens of America who value and think highly of their country, Mexican Americans are the same. They...
A lot of times we let ourselves stay up late or fall behind, getting way less than the recommended...
Although actively avoiding talking to strangers sounds cold, it is a common practice in Sweden. Swedes even have terms...
, , , Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Sports, 1
Growing up, I was always very active and involved in as many sports as I could possibly play. I...
, , , Fall 2020, Family, Good Health and Well-Being, Life Skills & Fitness, Psychology, Showcase, 3
Endlessly drowning in a pool full of emotions and weight. Paralyzed with fear and a place I could not...
In today’s society, it may seem difficult to come into terms with a lot of people’s difference of opinions....
In the last quarter of each year, technology companies vigorously promote the newest models of their products, claiming that...
Every Hallmark Christmas movie is plagued with a mundane plot, repetitive storyline, and predictable outcome. The cheesy movies with...
Majority of parents want their children to succeed and grow in other aspects of life, but for some that...
, , , Fall 2020, 4
With this year being hard on everyone, Shawn Mendes came out with his documentary, In Wonder, just in time....
Language isn’t just about words, even if dictionaries state otherwise. Most of us communicate through words, yes, be that...
, , , Argument, Call to Action, Fall 2020, Media, Quality Education, Showcase, This is America, 4
Today, although most of the world is multilingual, many Americans are not fluent in a second language. This is...
, , , Fall 2020, Language, Quality Education, Showcase, Writing & Communication, 0
Language is one of the aspects of society that sets us apart the most. However, it can also bring...
, , , Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Language, Showcase, 0
Imagine if you woke up one day and no one said a word. The way we talk defines who...
, , , Fall 2020, Language, Quality Education, Showcase, Writing & Communication, 2
When a child is born the parents document everything, first smile, first outfit, and most importantly first word. Almost...
, , , Fall 2020, Language, Quality Education, Showcase, Writing & Communication, 3
Growing up I have always admired the way my mom communicated with her various environments. Mainly the assisted living...
Music has become such a common occurrence in our daily lives. Whether it be on your car radio, from...
In a time when so many hateful words are spread like wildfire, music seems like the only calm in...
It is no secret that humans are immersed in their phones. As a student, it is not very difficult...
Some evidence has revealed that language can affect perception and thought. The “linguistic relativity hypothesis” from the 1930s states...
, , , Language, Literary Essay, Writing & Communication, 2
Children’s literature, with easy to read stories and colorful pictures, has served as a backbone for teaching various lessons...
Have you ever been so angry or completely overcome with joy that it took you forever to string together...
, , , Fall 2020, Language, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Writing, Writing & Communication, 2
The power of language builds communities that can connect and understand each other. In addition, language forms an aspect...
, , , Fall 2020, Language, Writing & Communication, 1
It is in language, the ink blotted on a page, the deep rasp of spoken word, or even the...
, , , Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2020, Quality Education, Showcase, 2
Language is a communication tool that gains much of its power not from what is said, but from how...
Language is one of the most powerful tools humans obtain, yet it is often the most overlooked. While there...
, , , Fall 2020, 1
When one is in a state of emotional vulnerability, he/she has lost power, and this power is now placed...
There is no doubt that social media and the internet has changed the way we communicate and speak in...
, , , Fall 2020, November 2020, Quality Education, Showcase, 10
When you ask a teenager what they spend most of their time on, most likely they’ll tell you social...
Language has the amount of power that people allow it to have. For many people what others say about...
One story, one single story, what seems like a harmless string of words can turn into something that can...
A pilgrimage is a sacred journey that transforms an individual spiritually or physically. When most people think of a...
Typically, a pilgrimage is thought of by most as a long journey to a holy place of worship, a...
In the early beginnings of our humanity, people have embarked on pilgrimages. For example, in the Old Testament, prominent...
, , , Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, 1
Empathy is something that each human possesses, but we each have different amounts of it. Empathy is this quality...
, , , Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, 1
Living life in a global pandemic is not easy for anyone, but there are some groups of people who...
Empathy plays a role in everyone’s life. Empathy plays a role in people’s behavior. An example of this would...
, , , Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Happiness, Nature, Showcase, Wonder, 3
Often associated with religious motives, pilgrimage is the long, arduous journey meant to enlighten one about his or herself...
, , , Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Literary Essay, Religion, Showcase, 1
Many people travel, volunteer, and/or move away from home to grow and change as a person. In modern language,...
On July 28 2020, the annual Muslin pilgrimage known as the Hajj officially began. Except, during a global pandemic,...
A single story is where the same story gets told over and over again, but it is never told by...
, , , Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, 2
In today’s day and age, many might argue that when it comes to gender roles for both men and...
, , , Fall 2020, Showcase, 3
Despite the stresses of our everyday lives, we always tend to find comfort as the day comes to a...
, , , Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, October 2020, Showcase, 5
There is much danger in only understanding a single story. You can miss the most crucial information from multiple...
In general, a pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place in order to experience a personal transformation. There...
Having empathy gives seemingly normal people the ability to be heroes through their bravery to understand those who feel...
, , , Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, 2
Most kids growing up in the 2000’s were most likely watching Disney Channel or maybe Nickelodeon. But when I...
, , , Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Immigration, Showcase, 0
A single story, as defined by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is a phrase used to describe the “overly simplistic and...
Empathy plays an important role in many situations, especially in situations pertaining to mental illness. The way one expresses...
, , , Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Happiness, Literary Essay, Showcase, Writing & Communication, 2
For most, a clear, stereotypical image comes to mind when visualizing the word pilgrimage: an ancient tradition reserved for...
, , , Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, October 2020, Showcase, Writing, 0
The lack of empathy plays a role in the behavior of both scientists and people in the United States...
Knowing only one side of a story can impact one’s thoughts, words, and behavior. Society has created a stereotype...
, , , Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, 1
According to author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, “single stories” are perceptions we form about society and its individuals.“Adichie recounts her...
, , , Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, 4
As women, we strive to prove societal stereotypes wrong, working to be the greatest we can be. The world...
, , , Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, 2
The term, a single story, is described by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as a narrative that is endlessly repeated about...
Empathy is a powerful trait that can tear down stereotypes and build relationships that are seemingly impossible to form...
In chapter three of To Kill a Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch said to Scout, “You never...
, , , Fall 2020, Showcase, 0
A single story can impact how empathy plays a role in identity in many ways. Empathy can play a...
, , , Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Music, Showcase, Sports, 1
The values that are seen in society can be prioritized differently depending on each individual. Some people are heavily...
, , , Fall 2020, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, 3
The continuous lack of empathy and understanding in our society has placed a rift in the establishment and preservation...
Americans’ apathy leads to a single story of entitlement and privilege that deteriorates the world’s view on the capability...
Through my relationships over the years, I have learned that the presence of empathy is very important. Relationships are...
, , , Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, 8
Empathy is one of the greatest gifts that we, as humans, can have. It is the emotional bond that...
In our world today many have directed the majority of their attention to the election. When we watch the...
An example of a single story is the lives of social media influencers. They post many things about who...
, , , Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, Sports, 4
Has anyone ever told you that you look like you play a specific sport? The reason for this is...
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