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Standardized Testing is Systematically Inequitable

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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 […]

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Mental Health

What are the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of mental health apps and online platforms?

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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 […]

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Politics / Voting

Democracy Demands It: How Presidential Debates Bridge the Gap between Candidates and Voters

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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 […]

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Politics

Identity Politics: The Invisible Hand Shaping Modern American Politics

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In my high school classrooms, political discussions tend to be one-sidedly liberal. At times, low-income white conservatives become the laughingstock of these conversations, with criticisms of how they are voting against their […]

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Legal / Social Media / Violence

Why Tech Companies Should Start Muzzling Hate

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Currently, tech companies are classified as platforms rather than publishers and are not legally responsible for the content posted. However, many observers believe they should be held accountable for what they allow […]

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Education / Gender / Inequities

The growing gender gap in STEM

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Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—collectively known as the STEM field—are widely male-dominated, making up 73% of the workforce, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But what impact does the trend toward males […]

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Gender / Life / Mental Health

Being a Teenager: I am me; I am not a label

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Though my childhood was all games and careless fun that meant the world one second and nothing in the next, my teenage years were anything but.  Teens have certain stereotypes and expectations […]

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Bullying / Gender / School

The Transgender Rights and the Usage of the Singular “They” in schools for Assignments

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Schools must not penalize students for using the singular pronoun “they/them.”  Laws must allow for those who identify as transgender and nonbinary to be able to express themselves! In 2019, the Indian […]

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Climate Change

Eco-fascist ideas must be abandoned

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Article 11 of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea states that the state is obligated to identify and guarantee the fundamental human rights of individuals inviolable. However, Article 37 of the […]

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Hobby / Mental Health

Calligraphy as an Education Tool

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Calligraphy, artistic handwriting, or lettering has long been popular as a hobby. However, despite its deep culture in countless countries, most people may not be aware of the mental benefits linked to […]

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