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Language & Logic is an online forum led by Pearl and her peers to engage students in thought-provoking, skill-building activities. Projects include the NYT Student Opinion Challenge, where members write and respond to timely issues, and the Math/Science Challenge Hunts, which encourage problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. This chapter fosters an environment where students connect ideas from the humanities and STEM, develop their voices, and work together on initiatives that spark curiosity and community.
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I really enjoy traveling because it lets me experience places that feel different from my everyday life. Traveling helps me understand new cultures, try unfamiliar foods, and notice how people live in ways I wouldn’t see at home. One of my favorite trips was to Florida, where I visited both Disney World and Key West.…
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Being a D.J. is something I would genuinely enjoy, especially in a college radio setting where creativity and personal taste matter. Music plays a big role in how I express mood and confidence, and being a D.J. would give me the chance to share that feeling with others. Rather than focusing on what is most…
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Why I Wrote About Audiobooks vs. ReadingThis topic caught my attention because people argue about it all the time — in class, online, and especially on BookTok. I’ve listened to audiobooks and read physical books, and the experiences always felt different to me. When the NYT Student Opinion prompt asked whether audiobooks “count” as reading,…
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Why I Wrote About the “Gifted” LabelI chose this NYT Student Opinion prompt because the word “gifted” appears everywhere in schools, but almost no one questions what it actually means or whether it even helps students. I’ve seen classmates feel pressured by the label and others feel discouraged by not having it. I wanted to…
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This essay responds to the New York Times Learning Network Current Events Conversation: “How Common Are Curse Words in Your World?” on October 22, 2025. The discussion, inspired by Mark Edmundson’s essay “Why Does Everybody Swear All The Time Now?”, asks how swearing shapes everyday life and whether it still carries meaning. In my response, I explore how curse…
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After reading Animal Farm by George Orwell, I couldn’t stop thinking about how silence allows lies to grow stronger. The animals in the story lose their freedom not just because of cruelty, but because fear stops them from speaking the truth. That idea inspired me to write this essay. To connect Orwell’s story to real life, I…
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The New York Times posted a current event conversation: “A Day in the LIfe of a Teenager” on Oct. 02, 2025. Since I can’t post there yet, I’m sharing my reflection here — about what my life will be as a teenager. The New York Times article “A Day in the Life of a Teenager”…
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