Many things will define this generation. Our commitment to climate change, our consistent political action, and—according to the latest TikTok microtrend—our “mob wife” era.
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Pumping the Brakes: The Sophomore Oomph
Upon returning to familiar routes, anxious anticipation began to monopolize my internal dialogue as I drove the car. Nerves surrounding my upcoming second semester at Boston College engulfed my commute to most outings.
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Cleaning My Room
The room was a display of my inner thoughts: unorganized and chaotic. As the space got more cluttered, I spent my days criticizing everything that I did and every aspect of my being.
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The Fruits of My Labor and the Myth of Constant Improvement
There’s even evidence for why reflecting on a past self and predicting our future is such a difficult exercise. While it’s relatively easy to recall our past feelings and recognize the differences between then and now, it’s a much larger struggle to project our own futures.
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The Independency of Dependency
We are living in “a system of cells interlinked within cells interlinked within cells interlinked within one stem.” So maybe I just rewatched Blade Runner 2049, but that does not mean it isn’t true.
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Control Over Chaos: Why AI Needs to be Implemented Inside the Classroom
AI is part of a broader goal to expand the limits of the world we live in, not contract them. The AI question is centered around control of reality, because this new program isn’t leaving this world anytime soon.
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Mental Health and Dove Dark Chocolate
As I perused through Star Market, I came across the holiday-themed aisle, which all grocery stores tout prematurely at every monetarily advantageous occasion. At this time of year, the aisle is crammed with pink and red hearts and weary-looking stuffed bears.
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Religion and Science Need Each Other
Religion and science have a reputation for conflict. Religious institutions have long viewed scientific observation and discovery as threats to their authority, and the scientific community has long portrayed religious belief as naive because of its lack of empirical evidence.
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The Setup for a Scheme: Part 1
A scheme is a secret, systematic plan developed over an extended timeframe, aiming to create joy for others. It culminates in one giant “reveal” moment.
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One Last Cooee: A Lorikeet Among the Eagles
Though my time is coming to an end, many lorikeets shall yet arrive on the Heights, and many eagles shall yet wander Melbourne’s bluestone lanes. Each will shape and be shaped by where they are and where they’re from.
