Language & Logic
Where Language Meets Logic
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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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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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The New York Times posted a Student Opinion question: “Do You Enjoy Small Talk?” on Oct. 02, 2025. Since I can’t post there yet, I’m sharing my reflection here — about what small talk means to me. When people hear the phrase “small talk,” they sometimes roll their eyes and think it is a waste…
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