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Group: Sydnee Moe, Maria Sosa, Sophie Hall Utopia Project NY Times As the world’s climate worsens at alarming rates, our nations haven't been able to come up with a compromise in years. Some believe we should drop everything and prioritize reverting climate change and its deadly partner in crime: global warming. Meanwhile, others stand their ground in indifference and would much rather sweep this issue under the rug than deal with it head-on. Many also were upset that they had to fix the mistakes made by the United States and China, the two largest contributors to carbon dioxide emissions . You can't even count on your own two hands how many meetings each nation has had over this issue, and others branching off. One nation in particular, however, hasn't been as in the conversation, as they usually are. Canada tends to start the conversation and keep it flowing, but as of late, they've been quiet, inattentive, and lacking in participation and voting. On December 1st, 2...

This perfect utopian community in a distant galaxy is called Eria. This planet is very similar to our Earth with the same temperate environment and size. Observing the distant twin planet, the founders of Eria learned from Earth's mistakes and flaws to perfect their model community. First, they decided that a socialist government is the most successful system due to its equal opportunity for access to healthcare and secondary education for citizens. Like in the United States, all representatives and office members would be elected for a given term length, and checks and balances would be followed to not give too much power to one person or branch. To best preserve their planet and prevent pollution, they employed renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy to power Eria, encouraging citizens to have their own solar panels and greenhouses for their homes with tax reductions. Another huge problem Erian leaders viewed on Earth was the historical racism, homophobia, and sexi...

"'Hua,' [Jeevan] said... 'You been watching the news?' Hua spoke with a peculiar intensity. 'Tonight? No, I had theater tickets. Actually, you wouldn't believe what happened, I-' 'Wait, listen, I need you to tell me honestly, will it send you into one of your panic attacks if I tell you something really, really bad?' 'I haven't had an anxiety attack in three years. My doctor said that whole thing was just a temporary stress-related situation, you know that.' 'Okay, you've heard of the Georgia Flu?' 'Sure,' Jeevan said, 'you know I try to follow the news...'" (Mandel 17) This seems to be the exact turning point where the after  of Jeevan's story begins. While Hua has long been past this point, Jeevan is much more relaxed and cheerful speaking to Hua, brushing off his past panic attacks as resolved. However, as soon as he realizes the gravity of the Georgia Flu, his anxiety immediately returns as he...

The novel opens with this epigraph from Czesław Miłosz. In what ways do you think this might connect with dystopian themes? The epigraph that opens the novel seems to be a nihilistic view of the world and its corruption, ending with "it is too much./There is too much world". In dystopian worlds, leaders believe that the only solution to world issues is through violent or tyrannical means. Perhaps in this novel, leaders in this world believe this as well, foreshadowing the events that will unfold.  Read the first two chapters of Station Eleven and respond. The novel opens not with the pandemic (in this case it will be called The Georgian Flu), but with a theatrical production as the lead actor keels over on stage. Why do you think this scene opens the novel and what is your impression so far of the central characters? In the second chapter, members of the crew meet at a bar. An ominous line ends the chapter. What do you want to know more about so far? While this is a very dark...

 1. Dystopian novels are such a popular genre in literature because of the realistic yet foreboding scenarios they present. The futuristic or otherworldly settings readers are immersed in make these works even more interesting. In many cases, authors attempt to warn readers of a dark path the world is currently headed toward through an amplified and extreme lens of the results. Some dystopian books I have read include Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, Animal Farm by George Orwell, Lord of the Flies by William Golding, and The Giver by Lois Lowry.  2. According to the NPR article  Why Teens Find The End Of The World So Appealing, teens enjoy dystopian literature so much because of its relatability and familiar scenarios of being controlled in their own lives. Just like Jon Ostenson says, "Teenagers see echoes of a world that they know". Furthermore, the ethical questions dystopian novels raise help adolescents think critically and realize...

What are some of your initial ideas about homeschooling before you read? What do you think is the ultimate purpose of education? I have never met a homeschool kid so based on media presentation and general opinion, I initially percieved them as awkward and extrememly sheltered by their parents due to religious reasons. I believe that the ultimate purpose of education should be to prepare children how to be independent on their own once they become adults. Different subjects in school expose students to different fields of study to pursue in.   Describe some of Megan's experiences as a homeschooled student in what her mom terms "delight-directed integrated study." O'Gieblyn's mother homeschooled her children since she believed that institutionalized schooling was full of "busy work" that did not truly foster purposeful learning and only conditioned students to be complacent adults. She thought that the experiences that her children would see in their bar...

  Part 1: The Problem (Me): There is a crisis within the nursing field not only for students but for current nurses as well where many are quitting for several reasons. These include the stress of the workload through studying or working, the "overworked and underpaid" protests, the constant exposure to deadly diseases, and overall minimal job satisfaction due to little appreciation for their work. While many aspiring nurses believe that this career is their passion, recent events have created an imbalance of cons over pros.  Companion: You don't think you could ever really do anything about it, do you? Me: I think that some of these dilemmas are gradually solving themselves. While COVID-19 still very much exists, the pandemic is beginning to subside and vaccinations are keeping it from spreading more, creating less deadly working environments. Furthermore, current nurses are putting their foot down and protesting through walk-out and picket lines to demand for better c...

Part 1: 1. What is the danger of a single story according to Chimamanda Adichie? The danger of a single story is that it creates an unfair stereotype for that group of people. Adichie also said that it's a feeling of dignity being taken away from them. She experienced this first hand when her college roommate felt pity for her without even knowing her background. The only image that is being represented is ignorant and insensitive.  2. Discuss how what she calls "nkali" is part o f the danger. What is the truth and problem of stereotypes in her words? "Nkali" she describes is loosely translated to mean "to be greater than another", a demonstration of power. Stories are heavily dependent on power and those in power have the ability to "dispossess" a group. They can change the contextualization of the entire story to make them seem like the heroes or the good guys while the victims remain either misrepresented or construed to be evil.  3. What ...

There is no doubt that smartphones and social media have drastically changed the social scene for the late millennial and Gen-Z generations along with demonstrating significant technological advancements in the world. Whether or not these changes have been for the better or worse for impressionable children and teenagers is argued in Jean Twenge's "Have Smartphones destroyed a Generation" and "No, Smartphones are not Destroying a Generation" by Sarah Rose Cavanagh. Twenge warns of the negative psychological effects heavy smartphone use has on younger generations through the use of the example of 13-year-old Athena and statistical evidence to compare the social behaviors of teenagers throughout the years. In response, Cavanagh refutes the stats Twenge uses due to its "cherry-picking" bias and weak sources of information through correlations. She then provides evidence that smartphone use actually has as many benefits as harms to balance out the argument...

  Things I Want: - Money - To upgrade my iPhone XS Max - Keyboard - Hair Retouch - Facial - Acrylics - Britta Filter for my job because the water is nasty - New Wardrobe The Jury is Still Out - My career/major - Does 8 hours of sleep actually result in the best rest? - Cancel Culture My Media & Obsessions - "Very Really Good' Podcast - Try Guys - Elvis Movie - The Garden - Sam Smith - Gorillaz - Steve Lacy - Daft Punk - The Weeknd - TikTok - BeReal - Attack on Titan Things that Bother Me:   - Police Officers - People that interrupt - Global Warming - People that are trying to ban abortions - Reckless Drivers - Uninformed but actively involved people     Starting college has led to lots of variety in the amount of sleep I get a night. I try my best to get at least 8 hours every night, as many studies have shown to be the most beneficial. However, some nights when I make the unwise decision to do assignments or study at the last minute, I will get a poor 4-6 hours ...

  Conan Doyle gained fame by creating the world's foremost fictional detective in Sherlock Holmes, but what in what ways did he fail to do good detective work himself when it came to the Case of the Cottingham Fairies? Conan Doyle's emotions got the best of him in this investigation with the recent passing of his son and brother in World War II, making him biased towards the belief that the fairies and gnomes Elsie Wright had invented were real. In specific, Doyle did not go out to the site of these mythical spottings himself but sent an investigator with even more bias toward the belief. Furthermore, he merely dismissed the idea that the girls had made up these sightings not only because they were of the working class, but because they were girls. In reality, Wright was clever enough to craft this hoax using paper cutouts of fairies and watercolor displays on the walls. Once he believed in the idea, Doyle believed this theory up until his death, unwilling to see the obvious de...

 List of Details:  - The sound of rushing water from the cascading waterfall transported me to the memories of family visits to Minnehaha Falls and the Arboretum where waterfalls also preside.  - The shade from the trees dotting the notebook page with a speckled texture, adding color and vibrancy to the plain paper.   - The pond is in the shape of an elephant permanently holding its ground in this garden, but full of life and ripples inside. - The cool breeze flowing through my hair, reminding me that a change in time and weather is approaching.  Objective Description: It is a beautiful day in the Japanese garden with students and vistors strolling down the trails and and admiring the archicture. The trees that perimeter the garden are of all different colors, species, and sizes. They wave back and forth and side to side with the breeze of the wind. A few leaves even stray off of the tree and slowly descend to the ground. This is its final resting place bef...

A Glimpse into a New Perspective The only religion I had ever experienced directly, like many other people, was my own, but I was always curious about how other faiths worshipped and led their congregations. Sure, my high school World History class overviewed the basic information about major religions, but I wanted to witness first-hand the holidays and ceremonies that were depicted in our textbook from the Hindu festival Diwali to the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. However, I never pursued this interest believing it was not my place to join in or spectate a group that is so devoted to their beliefs. It wasn’t until a few weeks ago that my friend texted me: “Wanna go with me to my brother’s wedding thing on August 27? He is getting married at a mosque for his fiance’s religion” that this interest was reignited. My initial reaction was skepticism, afraid that I wasn’t allowed to participate in the ceremony since I wasn’t Muslim. She assured me that I could join in as long as I followed the ...

 Maria sits down at her desk after getting back from school and decides to tackle her writing assignment first out of her plethora of homework assignments. She opens her computer and sees that it is a short-and-sweet one-page paper. She puts her headphones on and puts instrumental study music on Spotify because too many times she has played her regular playlists and finds herself accidentally typing out the lyrics instead (talk about unconscious plagiarism!) Instead of getting stuck thinking of her introduction, she gets straight to the thesis to outline her body paragraphs and evidence, just like all of her high school English classes trained her to do. She sometimes has to stop her flow of words to think of the word that's on the tip of her tongue or to find a synonym for a word she's been overusing. She knocks out the body paragraphs as systemically as a robot given a code to produce essays for the masses. Once she reaches her conclusion, she restates the thesis worded in a ...

 Maria gets back from her long day at school, determined to make tonight productive and get a headstart on her reading assignment of three chapters. This first week back at school has offered a clean, new slate for her to do her best and maintain her focus to get good grades. She refills her water bottle and grabs a snack from her pantry and heads upstairs to begin her mission. When she enters her room, she is met with the mess she had left that morning in a rush to get to class on time. Her desk is cluttered with makeup products and brushes that she hastily used and left, thinking, "I'll pick them up when I get back." Clothes are scattered across the floor from discarded outfits she decided didn't look good for today. The overwhelming condition was too distracting to put off for later. She decides to quickly put everything away and tidy up to have a productive environment. Finally, she can sit down and get started on her reading! She puts on her headphones, opens the...