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Unlocking the Potential of Digital Classroom Assistants

Featured, Opinion, Science and Technology / Abdelrahman Hussein

In the relentless pursuit of educational excellence, teachers face an array of formidable challenges as they endeavor to impart exceptional instruction and cultivate young minds. From the ceaseless burden of administrative tasks to the overwhelming weight of workloads, these tenacious educators find themselves pushed to their limits. Yet, a beacon of hope emerges in the […]

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The Satirist’s Dilemma

Fake News, Featured, News & Politics, Opinion / Myles Walker

I wrote the first installment of the Fake News series in October of 2020. Both the name and timing of the series attest to my inspiration: being three surreal years deep into the presidency of Donald Trump, in which he spurned the “fake news” that criticized him while welcoming “alternative facts” that improved his image.

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From Conflict to Compassion: Healing Historical Wounds for a Peaceful Future

Arts & Culture, Featured, Opinion, Uncategorized / Abdelrahman Hussein

Humans are incapacitated with unalienable emotions of love, happiness, contentment, and empathy, yet; it harbors seeds of hatred, cruelty, and bitterness. The current society we find ourselves in has experienced thousands of years of globalization through empires, dynasties, trade, and teachings. Along the line, our history books have narrated endless accounts of ethnic cleansing, brutal

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Does Anyone Kneel Anymore?

Can I Speak Freely, Featured, News & Politics, Opinion, Sports / Myles Walker

The story of civil unrest in America is one of persistence. It is a story of long, slow, unflagging battle waged against the powers of persecution. Generation after generation finds themselves fighting for the same causes and celebrating each small victory along the stony road to the final, ultimate victory. The underserved, underrepresented masses of

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Black activist adjusting his tie in a crowd.

Is Cornel West the Philosopher King America Needs?

Can I Speak Freely, Featured, News & Politics, Opinion / Myles Walker

In Plato’s Republic, written in the fourth century BC, the philosopher posits that ideal and completely just governance can only be achieved beneath the rule of a “philosopher king,” a ruler who seeks truth through philosophical study. To Plato, only this type of ruler can be permanently in the service of justice because only this

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A Day in History: June 25th, 1990

Can I Speak Freely, Featured, News & Politics /

Exploring the Parental Notification Law Adjusted for Minors Seeking Abortion In this day and age, with all the varying political perspectives and changing policies, it is important to take a step back and examine where we were in comparison to where we are today. A particularly highly debated topic, the laws around abortion have been something

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Teen Self-Esteem

Featured, Health & Fitness, Teen's View / Shane Cameron

Self-esteem is a reflection of one’s self-worth. It involves their beliefs about themselves and their emotional responses to those beliefs. It is important to pay attention to self-esteem because it has a huge impact on our lives. People with high self-esteem have an easier time handling things such as stress and anxiety. Having low self-esteem

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Injustice anywhere threatens justice everywhere.

Juneteenth and the American Promise

Featured, News & Politics, Opinion / Myles Walker

The thirteenth of this month marked the first time that a large-scale Juneteenth celebration was held at the White House. Following President Joe Biden’s signing Juneteenth into law as a federal holiday two years ago, this year’s holiday was celebrated on the White House’s South Lawn with song, dance, and sentimental speech. The celebration featured

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Embracing the Summer Solstice: Illuminating the Power of the Sun

Can I Speak Freely, Featured, Lifestyle, Opinion / Abdelrahman Hussein

As the warmth of summer envelopes the land and the days stretch luxuriously, we find ourselves on the cusp of an extraordinary celestial event that has held humanity in awe since time immemorial—the summer solstice. This captivating phenomenon, occurring annually around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, marks the pinnacle of the sun’s journey, when

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Pride Month: History & Meaning

Arts & Culture, Can I Speak Freely, Featured, Lifestyle / Audre Arnett

In the past, people who were romantically involved with the same sex were either kicked out of public places or even locked up because it was illegal. Even if they had a sick partner, they could not advocate for them when in need of medical attention. June is Pride Month, which is intended to honor

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