By Michael Yang America has always been a country that is known for its diversity. Its motto, “E Pluribus Unum” (Out of many, one), makes clear its diversity of race and religion. Indeed, studies have shown that by 2043, no single race …
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Mental illness has always been a part of humanity. It has been hidden away, painted over, and treated like a contagious plague. The short story, “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Gilman depicts a stark reality of mental illness and the way patients …
Read More »Common Core: A Long Process?
By: Margaret Li To this day, many people have mixed ideas of what the new standard guidelines, a set of goals outlining what a student should know by the end of each grade, of Common Core include. Common Core has been …
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By: Angela Luo Amongst the vast community service and charitable work that Global Leadership Initiative (GLI) has done this year, one of its most notable accomplishments is what the GLI Web Team has done since its establishment in spring of 2015. Led …
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By Jessica X. Lee “I like you.” His eyes unwavering and gaze serious, he held his breath and passionately waited for a response. He stared into her glistening eyes. They were warm and sweet like hot cocoa, and when she smiled, fleeting …
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Submitted by Eileen Guo As we all know, California is in a drought, and we’re encouraged to do all things possible in order to conserve water. However, some “solutions” are too extreme. I was in a restaurant the other day, only to …
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By Anonymous The latest craze, especially in East Asia, is the beauty test. These simple tests are alleged to prove if you are beautiful or ugly. The validity of these tests are disputable, but the tests have become extremely popular nevertheless. One …
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