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What Valentine’s Day Means to Me

To me, today is more than a money grab for candy companies: It’s a reminder that every person can spread love and kindness.
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Homecoming and Becoming

My mom's sacrificial support helped me realize I didn't need to change myself in order to be loved.
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The Use of Zoos

Over the past two centuries, zoos have evolved from places for flaunting wealth to centers of learning and preservation.
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An Education’s Worth

Students from China studying within the United States can face hardships and obstacles in hopes of obtaining an American degree or spot in the country’s workforce.
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Mr. West Goes to Washington

Kanye West’s support of President Trump is just one example of how celebrities use their powers to influence politics.
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Museums 2.0

Adding fresh technologies in exhibits and hosting special events can help museums attract a younger generation of visitors.
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Not Treading Lightly

With visitation on the rise and funding on the decline, America’s national parks look to curb overcrowding.
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It’s Getting Hot In Here

Despite some individual efforts to protect the Earth, the politicization of environmental issues can slow down real progress.
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She Made Me Strong

In the days following my mother's brain aneurysm, I faced a possible future of growing up without her.
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Examining the Church

The institution of religion needs people, but not all people need the institution.  
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