Volume 2026
Powerful Prose
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Paper, Pen, and an Open Heart
The wooden desk in his apartment sat cluttered with textbooks, a half empty water glass, and…
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Writing Matters: Anna’s Story
Going home for Anna was like rolling a die, the shiny acrylic clattering on weed-overgrown cobblestones…
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The Secret Life of Bleu Packer
A life-changing adventure, a courageous leap onto a helicopter, and a new sense of self-worth. This…
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The Weight that Stayed
I have carried weight my whole life. Not just the kind you measure on a scale,…
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Chopstick
As the oldest, obviously I’m obligated to be the hero in my family, saving everyone else…
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Inquiry
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Taking the Bottle
This was the fourth hospital our family had gone to in two weeks. The first was…
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The Complexity of True Crime as Entertainment
In 2011, Indiana University student Lauren Spierer went missing. Though I was young when it happened,…
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A Tale of Two Tongues: The Cognitive Benefits of Bilingualism
When I think back to my childhood, I can still hear the singsong rhythm of French…
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How American History and Media have Shaped the Public’s View of the Israel-Hamas War
Back in my hometown of Columbia, Missouri, I had a very diverse friend group. Some of…
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Argument
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Dear Mom and Dad
I’ve been thinking about my brother Sam lately, and the struggles he’s had. Having ADHD makes…
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Say “Yes” to NIL
Dear Whoopi Goldberg, As a girl who grew up playing sports, I have so much admiration…
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Abolish Seasonal Daylight-Saving Time
Twice a year, most U.S citizens are faced with a time change as they go into…
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Dear Empty-Nest Parents
Dear Empty-Nest Parents, The moment a child leaves home is one of life’s great paradoxes. On…
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Inquiry & Argument
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What Is OCD and OCD Stigma?
As a kid, John had always enjoyed roller coasters. He loved the wind through his hair…
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The Possibility of Neuroplasticity
One night while trapped in a downward spiral of doom-scrolling—between dog videos, trick shots, and fitness…
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How has Independent Music Shaped the Music Industry?
Introduction “Independent labels and artists now account for nearly half of the global recorded music market”…
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Multimodal
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Escape Room Multimodal Group Project
Chosen Population: Breast Cancer Survivors Pitch Brainstorm: ESCAPE ROOM EXPLANATION VIDEO ESCAPE ROOM TRIAL RUN VIDEO THE PLAN OUTLINE: …
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Multimodal Narrative: Visual Journaling
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A Tripaje to Godi’os Interventiones
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BREAK THE CYCLE: STOP BUYING NEW CLOTHES
EVERYTHING YOU WANT ALREADY EXISTS Shopping secondhand in better quality and usually cheaper Ways to shop…
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