Abuse / Ethics / Family

Blood Ties

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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 […]

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Admissions / Mental Health / Testing

College Admissions… The Competitive Arms Race

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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 […]

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Culture / Education / Mathematics

Making a Case for Teaching Ethnomathematics

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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 […]

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Economics / War

Ukraine’s Military-Industrial Complex will Carry the Burden of its Post-War Rehabilitation

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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 […]

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Human rights / Lack of Education / Poverty

Educational Struggles in Latin America

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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 […]

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Admissions

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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