# data[].attributes.headline
1.1 Circle of Influence (Research Artifacts 1.0)

# data[].attributes.subject
1.1 Circle of Influence (Research Artifacts 1.0)

# data[].attributes.body
a. My biggest circle of influence is home. Home is where my family is, my friends, and every important person in my life. I have the least experience in school because I had been here for the least of amount of time.

b. Over the years there has been a change on how much influence I have on other people. I am the oldest sibling and I have 2 younger siblings so as we all grow up and mature I think they realize that I can help them with their problems and they'll come to me for help.

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
The top 3 images represent hope. the lighthouse is supposed to be a light in the dark that we should always look to. The dove is a symbol of hope as well as the hands giving love. The middle three images represent nostalgia. I chose these images because they are all things that are nostalgic to me. The bottom three images represent excitement. People giving high fives, fireworks, and lightning. They all represent excitement.

# data[].attributes.headline
1.2 Emotion Objects Collage (Research Artifacts 1.0)

# data[].attributes.subject
1.2 Emotion Objects Collage (Research Artifacts 1.0)

# data[].attributes.headline
1.3 Ranking Reasoning (Research Artifacts 1.0)

# data[].attributes.subject
1.3 Ranking Reasoning (Research Artifacts 1.0)

# data[].attributes.body
Claim: Students Should Get a Free Bus Pass

a. Public transportation reduces traffic.

b. It helps the environment.

c. Students pay tuition.

d. Riding the bus is fun.

Public transportation is at the top of the list because according to milfordtransit.com "Public buses, trams, and light rail systems provide a viable alternative to single-occupancy vehicles, allowing for a higher capacity of people to travel in a single vehicle. This reduces the number of cars on the road and alleviates the stress caused by congestion."

Claim: Classes should start later in the morning.

a. Students would be more focused.

b. Teachers are also tired in the morning.

c. Teenagers naturally wake up later.

d. Cafeterias could sell more breakfast food.

I chose that students would be more focused for my key reason because according to the National Institutes of Health making this change would help improve sustained attention.

Claim: Everyone should learn how to cook.

a. Cooking is healthier than eating out.

b. Cooking saves money.

c. You can impress your friends.

d. Cooking shows are popular.

Cooking at Home Studies have shown that people who eat at home do consume fewer calories, carbs, fats, and sugars which makes cooking your meals healthier.

Claim: Reading fiction improves critical thinking.

a. It strengthens empathy.

b. Fiction helps people imagine perspectives

c. Fiction builds vocabulary.

d. Some novels are boring.

Studies show that fiction reading causes empathetic skills to increase while reading.

Claim: Voting should be mandatory.

a. Democracy works better with more participation

b. It would make elections fairer.

c. Other countries have mandatory voting.

d. Some people don’t care about politics.

The guiding principle of democracy is the existence of citizenship. The concept of citizen participation shapes the principle of citizenship as the right of citizens to participate in the political life of their own country as a collective action.

Claim: Homework should be reduced.

a. Students get stressed from too much work.

b. Students are too busy with jobs and activities

c. Extra practice improves learning

d. Teachers spend too much time grading.

A high volume of homework can be overwhelming, leading to burnout and a feeling that there isn't enough time to balance school with other aspects of life.

Claim: Social media does more harm than good.

a. People waste time scrolling

b. Social media spreads misinformation.

c. It creates anxiety and comparison.

d. It helps people connect with friends.

The average American spends about 6 hours and 35 minutes on screens daily.

Claim: Video games should be considered a sport.

a. They require strategy and skill.

b. Players practice many hours.

c. Gaming competitions draw huge audiences.

d. They don’t involve physical activity.

Gaming demands high levels of concentration, hand-eye coordination, fast reflexes, and strategic thinking, comparable to traditional sports.

Claim: College students should take at least one art class.

a. Art classes reduce stress.

b. Art encourages problem-solving skills.

c. Creativity is useful in any career.

d. Some students dislike art.

Engaging in creative activities shifts focus to the present moment, reduces anxiety, and promotes a sense of calm and mental clarity.

# data[].attributes.body
After receiving feedback on the draft, I made the text a little bigger to make it more easy to read, and I added the tagline "Don't let the sun set on your happiness" to leave people with something they'll remember.

# data[].attributes.body
For my walking research I chose to walk through the campus and along Union Turnpike to meet a friend for lunch. While walking through the campus I walked past a Baseball game, St John's Vs. Sacred Heart. I then walked outside of the campus. I'm from about 2 hours away upstate New York. So compared to that what makes this place more distinctive is just how many buildings there are in the close proximity. This strip is mostly restaurants or services so it promotes social interactions by talking to people and buying things. Everyone has entry into this space because it is a public street. While walking I noticed an ambulance and Police car and they both had their lights on. When I got closer I could see glass and debris on the road and concluded it was a car accident that took place shortly before I got there. For lunch I went to Buffalo Wild Wings and after doing some research I found out it used to be a Carpet Store. In conclusion I found the walk very relaxing. I didn't listen to any music or look at my phone except to take notes.

# data[].attributes.headline
What similarities and differences did you notice from the presentations of your peers?  

# data[].attributes.subject
What similarities and differences did you notice from the presentations of your peers?  

# data[].attributes.body
One similarity I noticed from the presentations was that many people included videos instead of pictures to show a wider view of their surroundings. I also saw that a lot of people chose to take walks around their own neighborhoods, which made each presentation feel more personal and connected to everyday life. It was interesting to see that a lot of people live around this general area, yet everyone had different perspectives. One clear difference I noticed was that people noticed very different details during their walks. Some focused-on nature and others focused on buildings or people. It shows how unique each person’s observation can be even in familiar places.

# data[].attributes.headline
Possible Interview Questions (Humans of Campus)

# data[].attributes.subject
Possible Interview Questions (Humans of Campus)

# data[].attributes.body
Roomate - Ryan Yioupis

Tell me about where you're from?

What's your favorite spot on campus?

How well do you think you've adjusted to college life?

If someone was to ask how college was going what would be your true answer?

What's your favorite thing to do on campus?

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
Meet Greg. Greg is my roommate. He's from Warwick, New York. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing him, and I asked him many things about his thoughts on home, college, etc. Greg is a bit of a homebody; he stated that he feels most like himself when he’s home. He’s very passionate about sports and wants a career in the business side of sports, particularly baseball, because, although he didn’t state in the interview, he’s played it his whole life. He told me this after the interview was over, and when I asked if I could include it in my project, he said yes. Growing up, Greg was always a very shy kid. When I asked him when he feels the most like himself, he stated that it was when he is home and doesn’t have to put on a different act for anyone. I then asked him if he generally feels like he’s putting on an act around new people. He said, “I would definitely say I'm more cautious. A big part of adjusting to college life is I'm always trying to be more social because growing up, I was definitely not the most social kid. I was very shy and still am to this day. So I'm just trying to, I guess, improve that part.” A big part of Greg’s life is his friends, in particular his best friend from back home. When I asked who made the biggest difference in his life, instead of saying his mom or dad, he said his best friend. “And the reason I would say him is because, honestly, god knows where I would be without him,” Greg stated. You can never tell what’s going on inside of someone’s head and that is why I’m so glad I had the pleasure to meet with Greg.

# data[].attributes.body
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UQfx5hY8QrGRjA9jvbB1IZHGXnHGyVqlxzd8x9NNlbA/edit?usp=sharing

# data[].attributes.body
I chose to design my map like a pirate treasure map. It shows the progression of my first semester here at St. John’s. My first stop was Move-in day, it’s labeled on the map and the symbol is a boat dropping me off on the island. After, we progress through the map to the “Market of Targeta” which was really when me and my roommates walked to target and chipotle. That was the time I feel like we all really bonded and became friends with each other. After that the trail splits into two. One trail leads to Long Island where I go to visit my girlfriend, She goes to Long Island University. The other trail leads to the “mountains of Academics” which symbolizes my classes. In the mountains you can see several dots and those symbolize exams in those classes. Then, the path goes to the “Hall of Studies” which is otherwise known as the library and it’s the place I spend the most time getting work done. Then, we head to the “Jungle of Sleepless Study Nights” . It symbolizes how when you're studying for exams you can feel lost, similar to how you could feel lost in a jungle. Finally, the path takes us to the X of the treasure map which is Winter Break. On the map there is a boat to take you off the island, similar to the boat that brought you to the island. This is my “You’re Here Map” and it shows how I’ve spent my first semester.