Category: Diversity/Inclusivity
Diversity/Inclusivity / Mental Health / School
I’m Not Against School Spirit, But…
Every year, Mercer Island High School, the only public high school in Mercer Island, Washington, holds the district’s Fine Arts Showcase. This year, the event occurred on the same day as a […]
Diversity/Inclusivity / Education / Racism / School
More diverse history needs to be taught in American schools
Diverse history needs to be taught in U.S. schools to eradicate racism, and students of color could learn about something that actually relates to them. As a student of color, I find […]
Beauty / Diversity/Inclusivity / Media / Racism
How Eurocentrism Impacts Our Standards of Beauty
For the past few centuries in the United States, the white population, specifically those of European descent, has been offered far more power in society than people of color. Consequently, the power […]
Diversity/Inclusivity / Human rights / LGBTQIA / Mental Health
Binaries and the Bathroom
As someone who is not cisgender, my life is very confusing at times. On the one hand, I truly love my identity as life has been a lot more enjoyable ever since […]
Diversity/Inclusivity / School / Self / Social norms
Sexist Implications to Student Dress Code
The student dress code has been controversial worldwide, with mixed feelings from staff and students alike. As a female high school student situated in Hong Kong, I have experienced and witnessed a […]
Diversity/Inclusivity / School
Most Girls Don’t Code, and I Can Totally Understand Why
“I like to code!” Of course, no one ever believes me when I say that. When I first transferred to my current school, I was trying to find my identity within the […]