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All Animals Deserve to Live – Here’s How You Can Help
It all started with a notification on the Nextdoor app. My family and I read a post about two stray dogs, now named Brick and Carmello. Someone found them tied to a […]
Abuse / Economics / Environment / Fashion
The Hidden Price of Fast Fashion
Walking past the Forever 21 near my station, I noticed through those giant shiny glass panels that the entire collection changed since the last time I saw it, less than a week […]
Blood Ties
Have you ever questioned whether you truly loved your family or if it is simply a conditioned bond? When you heard someone talk badly about them, did you feel anger? Was it […]
Admissions / Mental Health / Testing
College Admissions… The Competitive Arms Race
College admissions have long been a beacon of meritocracy and upheld the promise that hard work, dedication, and talent would lead to success. However, the reality of college admissions today is a […]
Culture / Education / Mathematics
Making a Case for Teaching Ethnomathematics
As I calculated the hypotenuse of a triangle in geometry class, I was intrigued that Pythagoreus could come up with such a simple theorem. While I appreciate the pure mathematical value of […]
Ukraine’s Military-Industrial Complex will Carry the Burden of its Post-War Rehabilitation
With the situation on the Ukrainian frontline constantly changing, as each side gains and loses the initiative, it is rather difficult to pinpoint an exact moment in time when this conflict would […]
Human rights / Lack of Education / Poverty
Educational Struggles in Latin America
In America, the majority of children eagerly await their summer break. They look forward to enjoying the time when there are no obligations related to school. Many are unaware of the privilege […]
Standardized Testing is Systematically Inequitable
We have all found ourselves in a testing room, sometimes surrounded by hundreds of others filling in bubbles and scratching their heads. However, we often ignore how this test-taking meritocracy has made […]
What are the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of mental health apps and online platforms?
In our world, where technology is deeply ingrained in every aspect of our lives, we have seen the rise of health applications and online platforms. These tools bring both hope and potential […]
Democracy Demands It: How Presidential Debates Bridge the Gap between Candidates and Voters
In the ever-evolving realm of American politics, presidential debates have played a pivotal role in disseminating information to voters, influencing public sentiment, and facilitating the democratic process. However, recently, the United States […]