Tag: Volume 2025
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Show Me the Proof: The Unstable Future of Bitcoin
A century ago, coal mining powered the industrial revolution. Then came the extraction of oil, gas, and precious metals to fuel the growth of modern transportation, electrification, and computerization of our modern society. Today, there is a new type of mining gaining prevalency. It is not the mining of raw materials from the ground, but…
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Exploring the Relationship Between Religiosity and Attitudes Toward Abortion in America
Among the sea of topics and issues that are frequently discussed and debated in the United States, abortion is currently one of the most heated arguments that has been raging for years on the internet, in debates, and even in the Supreme Court. In the light of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the 1973…
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The Sweatshirt
A frigid blast of wind slashed my face, and I shivered, pulling my sweatshirt tighter around me. Despite the crisp, cold air, the June sun shone brilliantly, making the slick mountain ice glitter like diamonds. I could hear the other girls’ teeth chattering as we struggled up the mountain. By the time we stopped, they…
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Finding Words
July. Words are funny. You know what they mean, but you don’t truly know what they mean. A lot of words are flitting around the house today. Twins. Premature. NICU. Overdose. Accidental. I didn’t even know my cousin was pregnant. Gwen’s not my cousin exactly. My dad’s cousin’s daughter, but that doesn’t matter. Not now,…
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Screens and Solitude: The Impact of Media Consumption on Loneliness and Connection
During the COVID-19 pandemic, New York Times bestselling author Morgan Jerkins turned to heartwarming films from her childhood. She was “reminded of the power of the imagination and the preciousness of experiencing life as a child. [She is] also reminded that no matter how old one gets, there is still a child in there somewhere”…
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Coral Reef Adventure
Game Setup How the Game Works Turn Sequence On each player’s turn, they will: Winning the Game Players win if they manage to keep the reef healthy (i.e., the Reef Health Meter stays at a high level)by the end of the game. This happens by successfully managing pollution, protecting marine life, and restoring coral. Losing…
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AI Art and Creativity
In 2018, a portrait entitled Edmond de Belamy, from La Famille de Belamy sold for $432,500, nearly five times more than the buying price of the Andy Warhol or Roy Lichtenstein pieces that were present at the same auction. The sale sparked controversy, as this portrait was created entirely by the French AI art program…
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Hope: A Catalyst for Climate Action
When faced with the stark reality of the climate crisis, many individuals feel that any action they take is insignificant. This sense of hopelessness is the most powerful obstacle to change. In a survey by Ispsos, 59% of American respondents reported they actively avoid news covering climate change, and three-quarters of surveyed young adults believe…
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Hypnotherapy as a Treatment for Depression
A forty-seven-year-old by the name of Tonja has been going to various therapy sessions for the past eleven years. After being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, Tonja has suffered from a myriad of health problems. Unfortunately for her, none of these therapy sessions seemed to yield the results she wanted. In search of mental and…