Upton Sinclair: An Investigative Journalist to Admire

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. The Jungle contained graphic descriptions of animal cruelty, workplace sexual harassment, and poverty. It inspired public outrage and helped propel Congress to pass the Federal Meat Inspection Act of 1906. The early industrial age was an era of massive wealth...
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Vulnerability

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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Taking a Break

Written by Elizabeth Pardhe As the end of the semester draws near and finals and assignments pile up, it can be quite easy for one to become overwhelmed. However, it is important to be able to handle the stress of getting good grades, understanding the topics, and finishing all the...
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De-Stress and Decompress: Tips For Dealing With The Last Weeks of School

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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Homework

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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Greta Thunberg: An Inspirational Leader

Written by Natalie Mendoza Greta Thunberg (pronounced as gre-ta tune-berg) is an inspirational Swedish young woman who proved to me that anyone could fight for climate justice and sustainability regardless of age and disabilities. Greta Thunberg has Asperger’s syndrome, which is a type of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Alter, Haynes, &...
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Finals Survival Guide: Mental Health

Written by Hallie Hadi As the semester draws to a close and final exams loom more close, it's too easy to get caught up in the strain and stress of wanting to perform well on our tests that we forget to look after ourselves. I've seen that this is a...
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