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Childhood pets grow old as we grow up
“You wanna go for a walk?” “Go potty!” “Want a treat?” “No barking!” These are phrases that every dog owner knows well and uses daily....
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Stop the stigmatization of OCD
In reflecting upon my academic career, I have realized that my experiences were quite abnormal growing up. In preschool I had a horrible fear of...
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Valentine’s Day means more than romance
Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite days of the year. Many people argue that it is the worst holiday because it is centered around...
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Facing the highs and lows of school breaks
School breaks are a time for students to unwind from the pressure of school and spend time with family. As much as people long for...
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How “The Pretender” changed my life
A trip to the record store has always been like digging for gold to me. Feeling the worn edges of pre-loved albums as I skim...
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Creativity drives intelligence
There is a scientific theory, the idea of being “left-brain or right-brain dominant.” Left brain thinkers are analytical or methodical, and right-brain thinkers are said...
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South Asian culture affects youth
As much as I love South Asian culture, the traditional and conservative mindsets it carries have impacted many as they have grown up, myself included....
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Old technologies are irreplaceable
Most teenagers crave play stations, laptops or the newest iPhone, but for my thirteenth birthday, all I wanted was a typewriter. A lot of people...
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Mindset means everything
Every morning, I wake up to the sun glinting at me through the blinds along my windows and an alarm clock graciously reminding me that...
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The AP Art History course is far from diverse
In the spring of 2020, I signed up for the AP Art History course with high hopes. I was looking forward to the “investigation of...
