Timea M.
If each year’s new additions to the Merriam-Webster dictionary — such as “pumpkin spice” and “oat milk” – tell us anything about our global culture, we are deep in a “dumpster fire” of problems with “mansplaining.” By definition, mansplaining is when a man talks condescendingly to someone (especially to a woman) about something he has…
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Mohnish S.
A person’s “identity” is a blend of many factors – some factors that are a matter of chance or choice and other factors that have been fundamental since birth: one’s spirituality, race, abilities, economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and nationality all contribute to how a person might “identify.” Sexual orientation and gender identity, in…
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Teagan O.
The excitement of receiving a license and being granted the ability to now drive yourself anywhere is hard to beat. In Illinois, after completing a driver’s education course, holding a learner’s permit for nine months, and being at least 16 years old, one is eligible to receive their license. And with many students at Maine…
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Caiden C.
Finding your own style while trying to be environmentally friendly can be frustrating. With the rise of fast fashion and the rapidly evolving styles of the 21st century, it can be hard to know what to wear and where to look. Being a high school student generally means you don’t have a large amount of…
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Karolina G.
Although music is considered to be a “universal language,” the most universal aspect of music is that it has no common definition. Musical taste can vary from person to person: we like what we like, and it can be hard to change that. Just like your favorite movies or your sense of style, the kind…
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Thomas N.
Instead of turning to their phones as a way to de-stress, creative hobbies – even simple ones – can provide students relief from boredom and spark their curiosity and intellectual growth at the same time. The idea of jumping into a hobby may sound like a huge commitment — something that too much requires time…
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