Current Events
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When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself
I haven’t felt like myself lately. I used to always be there for everyone around me with a pep talk for every situation. I listened to people’s problems, authentically gave them an ear, and told them that it was okay to not be okay — but that they were great and deserved great things. I… Read more
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Tiny Ways My Life Has Changed During COVID-19 Isolation
Obviously, big things are happening right now. We’re in the midst of a global health crisis. People are scared. Lives have changed in big ways, but they’ve also changed in small ways. Sometimes the small things feel weirder than the big things. I’m now in my third week of working from home full time. I… Read more
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Do we need to have more babies?
Ross Douthat, a New York Times columnist, published a piece earlier this month stating that our decreased birth rates are a serious issue. He mentions the current economic recession, the housing bust, decreased fertility rates among immigrant populations, and a cultural shift placing less importance on children as part of a successful marriage as factors… Read more
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The case for uniforms
It’s occasionally a topic in the news… the great School Uniform Debate. Do uniforms stifle kids’ creativity and individualism, or do they reduce bullying and class distractions by making sure everyone is wearing the same thing? Both? Neither? While yes, uniforms to reduce students’ ability to showcase their personality through what they wear, wouldn’t it… Read more
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