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The Art of Doing Things Alone

When was the last time you did something completely by yourself? Not because you had to, but because you genuinely wanted to? I’ve always enjoyed doing things alone. Whether it’s…
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Why Do We Feel Guilty Saying No?

Why Do We Feel Guilty Saying No? Two letters. One word. Yet somehow, saying “no” can feel like one of the hardest things to do. I’ve recently been struggling with…
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Why Are We So Obsessed With Other People’s Lives?

Between reality television, celebrity gossip, and social media, we have become so invested in other people’s lives that sometimes we forget to appreciate our own. Think about it. How often…
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Who Gets to Be Seen as Professional? The Racial Bias Behind Workplace Standards

Professionalism is often presented as a universal standard, but what happens when those standards are shaped by racial and cultural expectations? For many people of color, especially Black individuals, professionalism…
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What is medical racism?

Written by: Hayley Gallagher Medical racism is one of the largest problems in the medical system today, yet many people do not know it exists. Since the beginning of modern…
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The Problem With the Term “BIPOC”

Written by: Hayley Gallagher The term BIPOC, standing for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, has gained popularity as an inclusive phrase for marginalized racial groups. However, its usage is…
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Technology in Education: Does It Actually Help Us Learn?

Technology has become such a normal part of school that it’s easy to forget how much education has changed because of it. We can find an answer within seconds, type…
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Kids Watching TV: How Children’s Media Has Changed

I don’t think I realized how different children’s television is now until I started thinking about what I watched as a kid. PBS Kids, Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, and Cartoon Network…
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The Room Was Painted Before You Arrived

The Room Was Painted Before You Arrived Someone painted the room long before you walked in. You did not choose the color. You never saw the brush. Still, you sit…
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Data Centers, Environmental Racism, and Environmental Justice

As artificial intelligence and technology continue to grow, data centers are becoming increasingly common. However, the environmental impact of data centers raises important concerns about environmental racism, environmental justice, and…
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