Panic
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Everyone has risen to their feet. Dark figures all around. Applauding the amazing performance. But the curtains have closed and all that remains are claps of thunder…
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We Need To Be Heard: The Mental Impacts of AAPI Hate
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My family tries to avoid going outside of our house for unnecessary reasons. We try to protect ourselves as much as possible. Every time we go out of the door, we are very aware of any potential threats to us.
The Bay Area Fails Latino Students
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As a Latino student in Half Moon Bay, it worries me that my community is overlooked and not properly supported within our schools. I worry for future students who may not have the resources needed to succeed in their own community.
Discrimination on the Streets: How it’s Affecting Local Vendors
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“The community wasn’t comfortable with me, and I would constantly get stopped [by police] for no reason, as they assumed I had no permit. Protesting and getting our community involved has made things tolerable, but discrimination is still seen on the streets.”
Jefferson High School Students Need A Space to Discuss Asian Hate Crimes
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In the Bay Area, hate crimes against Asians increased by close to 150% in 2020 throughout the pandemic…Students need to release their emotions, raise awareness for what is happening in the community, and learn how to take action to solve the issue.
Bridge the STEM Gap for Women with More Introductory STEM Opportunities
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Only 28% of the workforce in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are women. According to Yale Scientific Magazine, “women make up 34.5% of STEM faculty at academic institutions.” To balance out the gender imbalance in the STEM workforce, we need more representation and opportunities for women.
Homelessness Requires a Solution, Not a “Bandage”
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I love to see that my community is finally doing something to help the less fortunate, but there has to be something done that is more stable and fitting for everyone. I understand issues like these aren’t easy to fix overnight, but more than a decade has passed and it seems like my community is still in the same place.
It’s the School’s Responsibility to Keep Us Fed
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When free lunch for everyone is normalized, there’s no more shame in using these resources, ensuring that students will be fed no matter their families’ income.