Why TikTok Is The Most Popular App Right Now

By Emily O’Reilly       Nowadays, it is not very common to not be on social media. Whether watching TikToks directly on the app or even through Instagram and Youtube, these short videos have taken the world by storm. TikTok is an app that shows off videos ranging from ten seconds to ten minutes. Since a video can be super short, it can easily attract viewers and keep their attention span activated. Everyone has two pages: their following and they're “For You” page. A “For You” page shows off...
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Connecting With Hispanic Heritage Month

By Corinne Contreras  Hispanic Heritage month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. It's a celebration of the history and culture of the Latin-American community. Observance of this event first began in 1968 as just a week-long commemoration but was extended in 1988 to last a whole month. Throughout...
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National Hispanic Heritage Month

 By Diego Lara        Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! For those who don’t know, Hispanic Heritage Month is a national observance of all Hispanics and Latinos, especially the ones who have left positive attributes and achievements within the community. That includes Diego Rivera, Frida Khalo, Cesear Chaves, Dolores...
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Welcome Back to the Blog! 2022-2023 Writers

Welcome to the Student Blog! Our 2022-2023 writers are so amazing. We will be covering a wide variety of topics this year and we cannot wait for you to read them all. Let's meet the writers! Jeremiah Washington Hello! My name is Jeremiah Washington, and I'm currently a student atKhan...
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Mary Edwards Walker

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...
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Two People I Admire

Written By Elizabeth Pardhe When I think of someone I admire, I always think of the two most important people in my life, my parents. Born and raised in India, they both came to America for better opportunities for themselves and their children. They traveled by plane over the 8,788...
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Anna Pavlova: Inspiring Generations

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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