By John Han Duan The famous words, “There are no points for second place” from Top Gun exemplifies the strict mindset that only the most elite receive trophies (Grossman 2012). In my opinion, this is a great way of promoting self improvement …
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By Vincent Huang After the tragic incident that occurred in Parkland, Florida, many people, as well as the federal government, reignited the gun control debate. There are many pros and cons for tighter gun control. One point that supports more stringent gun …
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By Serena Mao A whopping 1.6 million voluntourists––tourists volunteering on vacation––visit a wide range of countries annually. Whether they aspire to act as a role model for lonely orphans, repaint the interior of dusty schoolhouses, or construct homes from the ground up …
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By Kevin Bryan Getting the coveted A in school is viewed as an achievement, but it seems as though getting straight A’s is becoming increasingly common. When applying to top tier colleges, having a 4.0 is often essential to even enter the …
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Wan Shui, based on Memory of Kazuo Inamori Nowadays, it’s not uncommon that many young people complain about their work. They feel they suffer every day and aspire to find the work they like. This sounds very attractive, but how likely they’d …
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By Kevin Yang Bitcoin is no doubt one of the biggest hypes in 2017. According to bitcoin.com, bitcoin price increased from $1,011 in Jan 2017 to $19,191 in Dec 2017, a jaw-dropping jump of 1800% in just one year! Keep in mind, …
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By Vincent Huang After the tragic incident that occured in Parkland, Florida, many people, as well as the federal government, reignited the gun control debate. There are many pros and cons for tighter gun control. One point made to support the gun …
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By Megan Tjandrasuwita With the Congressional leaders coming to an agreement on February 7, 2018 regarding the federal government’s budget and the government shutdown ending soon after, there is still much discussion on immigration policies. Notably, DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood …
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Written by: Shui Mu Ran The new world with the the Internet is like Europe during the Renaissance. The Renaissance allowed the Europeans to be free from religious doctrines and precepts and found that human beings were not the brainless followers of …
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Written by: Quan Wai We tend to ask for advice from friends and family when we encounter problems. Many people are willing to give us answers and suggestions as a way to show care and compassion. The truth is, when …
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