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The Dangers of Echo Chambers

If you’re scrolling on social media, whether Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, or even Facebook, you might have already been trapped. Check your feed—you might be in an echo chamber.Echo chambers, according to the Moody College of Communication at UT-Austin, are defined...

Survival at Stake: Addressing Human-Elephant Conflict in a Changing World

Humans and wildlife have been crossing paths and competing for resources for as long as both have existed. However, these interactions are growing more common and increasingly detrimental to the wellbeing of both. Human-elephant conflict (HEC) is a pressing issue that...

Empowering Voices: How Student Feedback Transforms Education

Student feedback is important in that it enables learners to take charge of their education and actively participate in their learning process. Because students are motivated to express their minds and be involved in decision-making, they become more involved and...

Shifting Climate Zones

Traditionally, climate zones have been defined by stable patterns of temperature and precipitation, but recent data and articles show these patterns are becoming increasingly erratic and spontaneous. Due to increasing global temperature in the world, the boundaries of...

The Power of Debate: Enhancing Advocacy and Critical Thinking Skills

A cornerstone of advocacy is the skill of public speaking which is enhanced through debate. When two sides argue with each other with thoughtful argumentation, they tend to discover loopholes in each other's words. This leads to the development of excellent critical...

Civic involvement: the key to success

According to recent studies, being civically involved is extremely beneficial for the development of young adults.Civic involvement is extremely beneficial for the development of young adults.According to Youth.Gov, recent studies found that among youth, volunteering...

Standardized Testing: Uncovering the Drawbacks and Inequities

While standardized tests like the SAT and ACT are widely used to assess the academic abilities of students, the tests are unfair and do not represent all parties equally. Almost all students around the nation participate in standardized tests as part of a requirement....

The importance of public speaking and self-expression skills is often overlooked and feared by many

The importance of public speaking and self-expression skills is often overlooked and feared by many. The majority of people simply do not like it. In a period of time when technology has revolutionized nearly every facet of life, it’s often easier to scroll through...

Know Your Rights: The Initiative Process

You probably learned in school that once you’re 18, you can register to vote in elections to select representatives to govern on your behalf—from mayors and school boards to senators and the President themself. However, what you might not be as well versed in is that...

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