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Preface of the Orchid Pavilion

By Brian Wu (吴睿博) Wang Xizhi (303-361), a well known calligrapher in Jin Dynasty of China and regarded as the Sage of Calligraphy, wrote the Preface of the Orchid Pavilion (or Lanting Xu as referred to by the Chinese). This work was …

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Ban Glitter

Submitted by: Eileen Guo Sparkly, shiny, bling—GLITTER! Commonly used in arts and crafts, glitter is popular on clothing, cards, bath bombs, and various art projects. However, glitter is made of small plastic particles. Since glitter is so small, it’s hard to filter …

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Marijuana’s Impact: Neutral View

The topic of marijuana has given rise to intense disagreement among the American public. On the one hand, many people think that smoking marijuana is just like a few bottles of beer: it is not only an analgesic drug, and in recent …

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Tesla’s Big Electrical Rig

By Roger Kim On Thursday, November 16, Tesla finally revealed its electric semi-truck. However, analysts are unsure of its impact on the commercial trucking industry. Potential buyers are concerned about its performance and efficiency, with Elon Musk claiming that the vehicle can …

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Pros and Cons of Standardized Testing

By Mihika Badjate   To most high school students, standardized testing is a necessary evil. While most students would rather be doing anything other than taking a four hour long test on a Saturday morning, standardized testing is the only way that …

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The Impact of Instagram on Lifestyle

By: Megan Tjandrasuwita Where do you go to find recipes for healthy food, fashion tips, home furniture, or exotic vacation spots to enhance your lifestyle? Well, if you are a social media buzz, it is likely that you would look for the …

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New Marine Parks

Submitted by: Aimi Wen In an era of rapidly warming waters and overfishing, the marine ecosystem has suffered greatly. Global warming obviously causes ocean waters to become warmer than usual, making animals adapted to cooler environments suffer; sea lions, for example, have …

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