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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 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...

Digital Advocacy: The Double-Edged Sword of Modern Politics

With social media and digital platforms exponentially gaining recognition throughout the world, it massively impacts political advocacy by allowing individuals and others to spread awareness in their campaign or organization. Due to the extent of social media,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Human Footprint: How Our Actions Shape Wildlife and Ecosystems

The emergence of humanity marked the start of a new era for Earth; the beginnings of an increasingly complex and divergent ecosystem from the preceding billions of years. As the human population grew and technological and industrial advancements were made, the...

Greater awareness about educational equity is needed

Education equity isn’t about making things easier for students; it is about giving all students access to the same education as my peers and having a chance to thrive. To achieve this, one tool schools use is a 504 plan.Chances are, if you are a student, you’ve...

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