Written by Elizabeth Pardhe Born on November 26, 1832, in Oswego, New York, to abolitionist parents, Mary Edwards Walker, the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor, was the first female physician in the United States Army. She applied to join the Union Army as a medical officer, but she chose to serve as a surgeon when her application was refused. In April 1864, Mary was seized by the Confederate Army while on duty and kept as a prisoner for a few months at Castle Thunder Prison outside Richmond,...
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Written by Caroline Livingston Anna Pavlova, born in 1881, is best known in the dance community as the creator of modern pointe shoes and an inspiration to us all. She was the inspiration behind the infamous role, “The Dying Swan” has been said to be one of the greatest ballerinas...
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Written by Gideon Batai The person I look up to most is Upton Sinclair. Upton Sinclair isn’t exactly a household name, but he is one of the parents of the modern labor movement. He’s best known for his 1906 novel; The Jungle exposed the horrific conditions of early 20th-century meatpacking plants....
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Written by Natalie Mendoza To be vulnerable is to be brave,A courage which many are too afraid to show;Many of us humans wonder -Will anyone accept us if we let our weaknesses be known?Will anyone care about us or will we be left all alone?There will always be one person...
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Written by Aubrie Buldain We have almost made it, guys! The last month of school is almost here, and I think I can speak for everyone when I say we are extremely excited. Now, the only downside is that everyone's favorite thing comes with the end of the year. Can...
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Written by Gideon Batai Homework before 8th grade, and especially in elementary school, is a controversial topic. For many parents, it's challenging to make elementary school students with low attention spans do homework after spending several hours in school. Yet other parents believe homework helps challenge their children or prepare...
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Written by Brooke Anderson Throughout history, pioneering women such as Rosa Parks, Anne Frank, Marie Curie, Maya Angelou, and so many others have received much well-deserved acclaim for their contributions to society. Today, I would like to recognize three other influential women who might not be as well known. Wangari Maathia (1940-2011)Wangari...
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