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      <title>AP Chores 2023 by Kendra Avery</title>
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         <title>August Smith - Photovoltaic Technology</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Photovoltaic technology was first researched by French physicist Alexandre Edmond Becqeurellar during the Industrial Revolution, who first demonstrated the photovoltaic effect in 1839.&nbsp; The government attempted to integrate use of solar energy into society but it didn’t catch on as they wanted it to, as the bills were argued as ineffective and geared towards the rich. As of recently, the government has funded over 345 solar-related projects and solar power is quickly becoming a cost-effective, carbon-neutral way of utilizing energy. This connects with the universal idea of progress, and proves that solar power is not a new concept, but instead a longstanding industry that has proved its effectiveness for years.</div><div><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-03 13:44:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Miles Daniels</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>This shows the utter contempt and disregard for the Geneva convention that Putin, the Russian president has. The alleged accusation of child deportation is a direct violation of the Geneva convention which in turn portrays the Russian stance of human rights. In conclusion Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, is in contempt of the Geneva convention and favors illegal deportation of children to Russia.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-03 14:19:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Elaina Nemes</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>As schools across the nation take precautions against school shooters, parents still fear their children going to school. Of course, this raises the question about whether guns should be restricted or not. But while school shootings cause the fear of guns, its because of fear that people buy guns to defend themselves.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-04 13:20:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Nevaeh Hubbard</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The war between Russia and Ukraine is an on  going battle, and a source of fear for those citizens. With an explosion going off in a café, that fear is only magnified. It causes people to be even more fearful, which inevitable leads to more violence as a response.  </div>]]></description>
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         <title>Ambrosia Wojahn</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I chose this book because I've been wanting to explore Plath's writing outside of her poetry.  I knew that the novel would carry levels of melancholy, which it certainly delivered.  Plath's character Esther has a very intriguing way of thinking; the narrative dips seamlessly between the darkness stewing in her mind beneath the bell jar and the contrasting "realities" of the outside world.  A lot of the writing style reminded me of J.D. Salinger, another author I greatly enjoy.  The metaphor of the bell jar relates to the seclusion that can occur in our own minds and the extremes to which things can build and fog, dividing us between inner and outer realities. </div>]]></description>
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         <title>Jordan Sowle</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>When I was in Kindergarten/first grade, my parents would read to me every night. They wanted me to be able to enjoy stories as much as they do as well as succeed in school. They created a lifelong outlet for me, reading and writing. This taught me about love. Loving parents who want me to be successful, a love for reading, and an overall love for things that bring you joy.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-04 14:22:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Elaina Nemes</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The telegraph was the first form of fast communication. It startled the world because people could send a message across seas in a matter of minutes. This was the first time the concept of "current events" was introduced to the world. However, even though fast communication can help create unity in the form of allies and treaties, it can also create enemies by splitting countries apart in the form of disagreements and war declarations.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-05 13:35:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Miles Daniels</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Karl Benz is a German mechanical engineer who created the first automobile. Though the original model only had 3 wheels, the design was changed to 4 wheels many years later. His automobile designs are a symbolization of modernization.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-05 13:48:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Jordan Sowle</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>There has been a recent rise in censorship and book banning. Those who want to ban books fear the affect their content will have on children. Those who are against book banning fear it will limit children's knowledge. Author, Judy Blume, worries about her young female readers after her book, Forever, is pulled from the shelves, “Because even if they don’t let them read books, their bodies are still going to change and their feelings about their bodies are going to change.”</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-05 14:22:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Ambrosia Wojahn</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I was homeschooled for the beginning of my education, then I spent middle school in the public school.&nbsp; Although there was a stark contrast between those two experiences, I took skills and ideas from each.&nbsp; When I joined Laurel my freshman year of high school, I had a place to combine the pieces of myself that were left over from both homeschool and public school.&nbsp; Laurel was the kiln which helped to fuse each piece of experience into my personality.&nbsp; It’s important to carry the lessons you’ve learned from different experiences with you throughout life, because in the end they all contribute to the person you will become. &nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-05 16:00:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Elaina Nemes</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The first time I participated in a math competition was as a sophomore and the second time as a junior. Initially, upon reading through the math word problems, I started to panic. When I couldn’t attempt some of the problems, I viewed it as a threat instead of a challenge. I realized though, that sometimes you can’t solve every single problem and can do nothing to change that. So, I directed my attention to the problems I could do. Similarly, this applies to everyday life as many people try to solve every problem as quickly as possible, when they can accomplish more when they give all their effort to only one problem at a time.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-06 20:36:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Cole Fletcher</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I have been itching to read this book for a while because of the amount of allusions to this book I have heard. George Orwell provides a dystopian vision of the future (now past) in which the state has absolute control over the populace. "The Party" has cameras, microphones, and spies everywhere that constantly search for any trace of disloyalty. It manipulates records from the past in order to make them consistent with their current agenda. This twisting of the truth is one of the main themes of the book. If "The Party" states that two and two makes five, then who is the individual to say that it rather makes four? George Orwell's "1984" looks at two different interpretations of truth. Is truth relative, in which case "The Party" is correct in saying two plus two equals five, or is it objective, in which case it is wrong no matter how many people may agree?</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-06 22:42:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Lily Rozeske</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Many countries all over the world are enacting laws to ban abortions. Those in favor of preventing legal abortions believe that its beneficial to create repercussions for those who attempt to have them. This conflict can relate to the universal idea of the need for control. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-07 00:32:40 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Lily Rozeske</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Martin Luther King Jr is thought of as one of the most influential individuals to contribute to the civil rights movement. He has a lasting impact on the effects of racism in our society. Martin Luther strove for equality, which is one of the core universal ideas. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-07 00:54:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Lily Rozeske</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>When I started playing basketball in Kindergarten, I fell in love almost instantly. I continued to play as much as I could and dedicate my time to getting better. Throughout the last couple years I have hit some road blocks and struggled to find the passion for the sport again. Although, in the last couple months after lots of time dedicated to playing basketball, I have found my undying love for the sport again. The one big lesson that I learned is that hard work and dedication pays off, which is the universal idea of this topic.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Lily Rozeske -Wisconsin Badger Men&#39;s Basketball</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The Wisconsin Badger men's basketball team is one of the most consistently successful teams in the last 25 years. Their players and staff have continued to work hard and persevere through adversity this past season. There is a promising future for this organization in the years to come. With continued perseverance individuals are able to achieve anything we put our mind to, which is the universal idea of this topic.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-07 01:26:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Cole Fletcher</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Artificial intelligence has become a major part of life in the modern world. It is capable of scrounging the internet for search results, driving cars, and even having a conversation. Advances in technology allow for artificial intelligence to become exponentially more powerful over time. These systems are becoming so complex that they may one day have processing powers similar to that of a human. The universal idea for this topic is deception because of the similarities between artificial intelligence and human intelligence.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-07 05:08:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I chose this book because I have watched many versions of Frankenstein but never read the original. Even as the general story of bringing dead matter back to life is very dark and gruesome, the original story is even more depressing. I found myself sympathizing with both the protagonist and the monster. Victor Frankenstein is plagued by the evil doings of himself and his creation, and the monster is tormented by a life of hating and being hated by man for his ugliness. I thoroughly enjoyed this book because it touches on how one’s pursuit of knowledge can lead to regret and how society's treatment of its individuals can be the difference between murdering and hating and loving and caring.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Madi Zube</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>A school shooting in Nashville fueled a protest for stricter gun laws. Three House representatives led the protest, which ended in two African Americans being expelled and one white American not. This brings up the issues of gun control and racism that are alive in our country. This can relate to the universal idea of equality and wanting to be safe in schools.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Cole Fletcher</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The Middle East has been pushed into more conflict during the Passover holiday and Ramadan holy month. These two conflicting religious holidays have been a point of contention between Judaism and Islam. Unrest at the Al-Aqsa Mosque (a holy site for both religions) has boiled over into a conflict where Israel trades missile strikes with Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. The universal idea for this conflict is hatred due to the long-standing contempt that both parties have for each other.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Braylan Zitzner</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>A new capital city for Indonesia is necessary due to the extreme overcrowding and threats of pollution, sinking land, and rising seas in the current capital, Jakarta. Indonesia’s government has decided a new capital will be constructed as a “forest city” that will be four times the size of Jakarta; however, this land is home to some of Indonesia’s rarest animal species. These animals and their habitats will be threatened and in danger of destruction. This relates to the universal ideas of pollution and climate change, as well as human conflict with wildlife.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-08 19:12:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Braylan Zitzner</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I ended up reading two books for this assignment because they are part of a trilogy that I have yet to finish. I was recommended these books by our librarians. Dave Pelzer writes of his life in three chronologies. His first book, “A Child Called “It”,” describes his life from ages 4-12 when he was severely abused by his mother to the point of being ostracized by his family and referred to as “The Boy” or “It”. David survives his mother’s cruelty due to hope and determination. This book reveals hidden truths about child abuse and it’s severity. The second book expresses his highs and lows of being in foster care from ages 12-18. His times in foster care show the power of love and kindness. For anyone who’s curious, the third book is called “A Man Named Dave.”</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-08 19:47:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Madi Zube</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>In 1862, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation which freed Confederate slaves. This changed the Civil War from a battle of protecting the Union into a battle over the abolition of slavery. This relates to the universal idea of ending racism in the United States. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-08 22:47:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Lily Rozeske</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>This Ted Talk is about how humans should prioritize communication without arguing and separation. The speaker states that individuals should try to comprehend the opposing sides to better understand the world.&nbsp;I chose to watch this Ted Talk because of how prevalent the topic is in society. As well, it was very cool that the speaker was a 17-year-old social activist. This speech's universal idea is empathy and listening, and I do believe that prioritizing communication is beneficial for all individuals.  </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-08 23:19:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Lily Rozeske</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>This Ted Talk is about how individuals must branch out and start doing uncomfortable things. The speaker says this to try and promote more out-of-the-box thinking and risk-taking. As well, this speech talks about the domino effect, and how if a person steps up and does something others tend to follow. I chose to watch this Ted Talk because I enjoy the speaker and how she presents herself, and the topic is very interesting. This speech correlates to the universal idea of facing your fears. I do believe facing your fears is very good for one's well-being, and individuals should do it more. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-09 00:12:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Lily Rozeske </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The book that I chose to read was "That's Not What Happened" by Kody Keplinger. This story is about six individuals who witnessed a shooting at this school. The story starts three years after the shooting and shows how all of them are coping with this tragedy. I enjoyed that this book pulled at the heartstrings that prevented you from putting the book down. As well, I thought that it was very beneficial that the author chose to talk about the victims more than the killer. This book relates to the universal idea of safety, where in this case a place where students and teachers feel safe and can live freely, is suddenly ripped away. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-09 01:00:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>In late September 1982, Chicago faced seven shocking deaths due to the tampering of Extra-Strength Tylenol; capsules were replaced with deadly doses of potassium cyanide. Due to the poisonings happening around Halloween, along with previous anxieties about potential candy poisonings, some cities and towns canceled trick-or-treating. Tamper seals and packaging have greatly improved since 1982, connecting to the universal idea of consumer/food safety.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>President Ronald Reagan's address at the Brandenburg Gate was a defining moment of both Reagan's presidency and the Cold War as a whole. In his speech, Reagan sent a loud and clear message to Moscow: "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" This demand was echoed internationally, and it put pressure on Mikhail Gorbachev (president of the Soviet Union at the time) to loosen his grip on Eastern Europe. Reagan told people all over the world that his goal was to spread freedom, which is the universal idea and theme for this speech.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-09 23:53:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/another-tornadic-activity-possible-parts-midwest-plains-south-rcna78046 &nbsp;<br><br>Storms have been increasingly getting more dangerous and destructive. Last week huge thunderstorms were going on all over the United States. These severe storms killed at least 32 known people. The issue of storms becoming more destructive over time is a universal sign that global climate problems are getting worse, and there needs to be a change.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-10 15:22:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>In April of 2019, we had a pair of late twin lambs born. The mother decided that she only wanted one of them, and tried to kill the other one. I noticed this and took the baby into the house. She was on the verge of death about 4 times throughout the night. I stayed consistent with trying to feed her, and holding her to keep her warm. She ended up living through it all which taught me that you just have to keep trying. No matter what struggle you are trying to overcome, you just have to keep trying. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>&nbsp;In 1955, 14-year-old African American, Emmett Till, was murdered because of racial violence. He was suspected of whistling at a woman in a store, and the woman's husband and brother-in-law found him and killed him. They got away with the murder. The Civil Rights Movement had just started up in 1954. When people started to find out about the child's death, more and more people got involved with the movement. This relates to the universal idea that racial hate crimes need to stop, and that there needs to be changes in our governments.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-10 15:39:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Rachel Diehl</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>&nbsp;In the summer of 2022, I went to every open gym, and summer games that I could. During cross country, I still went to open gyms when I could. During the basketball season I would go to the Sunday night open gyms on top of the 5 practices a week. When we came back to practice in 2023, after winter break, I found out that my coach had chosen me to become a team captain. The universal idea in my experience is that good results happen when the time is put in.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Leah Georges was a speaker on TED Talk. I found this video, and had to watch it because I wanted to understand what she meant by our "generational stereotypes" holding people back at work. She explains that we all make assumptions of a person based on their age, when in reality we should just see them as a person. She said that people don't take others seriously when they are in a different age group. Her universal idea is that for our workforce to be able to work the best, we need to see people as they are, and not how they are stereotyped to be. People should watch this because she gives good points for her argument which helps makes her speech interesting.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-10 16:11:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Rachel Diehl</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Tim Urban gives a comical speech on procrastination. He goes through some of his experiences with procrastination, and he gives his thoughts on what he thinks of a procrastinator. I saw this TED Talk and wanted to watch it because I felt like I would be able to relate with his speech, and I definitely did. His universal idea is that everyone is procrastinating on something in their life, and that we don't have endless time to keep putting things off. I recommend watching Tim Urban's hilarious speech later. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-10 16:28:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Rachel Diehl</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>CAM is an acronym for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. They are medical products and practices that are not part of standard medical care. Meditation, hypnosis, and vitamins are all examples of CAM practices.&nbsp; This field in science medicine connects to the universal idea that people can have a choice in how they want to treat their bodies.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-10 17:11:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Moriah Cress</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>As many people know, I got engaged to Ethan Pratt on October 8, 2022. This was a life-changing event and a popular one because we are both young and only seniors. We started dating our freshman year and felt pretty early on that we were going to last. This relationship has had ups and downs. It grew my capacity for love, as well as, patience. Love and patience are essential to have in all successful relationships and endeavors. Life can throw a lot at you but if you have love and patience, you're bound to make it out okay.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Cole Fletcher</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>One experience that I will never forget is the time that I got my first two cats. They came from a household that had multiple litters of kittens all at once. When we got there, the family was handing out kittens to anyone who wanted one. My sister and I each picked out the kitten that we wanted. On the car ride home, I decided to name my cat Blackster, and my sister named her cat Mittens (I know, mine was kind of weird). Blackster eventually found his way to my lap and fell asleep, and Mittens did the same with my sister. Now, over a decade of dodging semi trucks and coyotes later, they are as healthy and as happy as can be. The universal idea for this experience is love because of the strong bond that has held us together over time.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-11 01:00:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Trixie Koppa</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>When I was 12 years old, my family and I traveled to England and Scotland to explore many different cities and scenes. The Isle of Skye left a significant impact on me, and not just because of its captivating scenery.&nbsp;</div><div>I have dealt with painful chest cramps since I was little. They come unexpectedly and go when they please. While we were driving to The Isle of Skye, I began to feel shortness of breath and a sharp pain beneath my ribs. When we arrived, I was in enough pain to the point where I believed I would have to stay in the car while my family went off to explore the hills, and after they had sat with me for a few minutes, that became the reality. I watched as they walked away and up into the beautiful scene before me. I sat there for a few minutes, but looking through the car window just wouldn't cut it. I got out of the car, and began to hike up the first hill in a hunched manner, determined to catch up to my family. I didn't look up from the ground until we reached the top of the first hill, and when I did look up, I was in awe of where I stood. By focusing on the beauty that surrounded me, I was able to extinguish the pain within me.&nbsp;<br>I realized then that life's external factors can combat life's internal factors.&nbsp;</div><div>(Top right corner of photo above - me hunched over)</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-11 03:40:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Lake Superior had always been a place my family returned to every year, so it held a really deep significance for me throughout my childhood. I had lost my father in the summer of 2020, and it was clear to me that I should bring his ashes to Lake Superior, since it was a place that always seemed to bring my family peace whenever we visited. My mom and I drove there and sprinkled my dad's ashes, then stayed on the beach overnight. This is an experience that brought my mom and I closer together, and relates to the idea of becoming closer through hard times.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-11 18:11:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Jordan Sowle</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I read the article, "The Alternative Jesus: Psychedelic Christ" about the spiritual movement of the late 60s and early 70s. This period was during the Vietnam War when many called for peace above violence and turned to illegal substances as an escape from the real world. The article described the irony of how kids once thought of as delinquents had turned to a spiritual figure who was seen as the epitome of purity and love. I'd say this connects to the universal idea of acceptance because the young hippies were originally turned away by many churches despite both groups preaching ideas of love and peace. </div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-11 22:39:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Myanmar was overtaken by their military in a coup a little over two years ago. Since than the country has been ravaged by instability and violence. The recent attack cost the lives of around one hundred innocent civilians, many of whom were women and children. This connects to the universal idea that the innocent aren't always treated fairly. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-11 23:15:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Jordan Sowle</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>After mentioning the topic of true crime shows and podcasts in relation to our class discussion, I saw a TED talk called, “Are you an ethical true crime fan? 4 questions to ask”, and I was immediately intrigued.&nbsp;Lindsey A. Sherrill describes how both good and bad can come from producing or watching true crime entertainment. If you're watching purely because of morbid curiosity, you may be causing harm to the people involved in the real story. This video connects to the universal idea of ethics/morality. I think this is a good video to watch as it semi-applies to our current synthesis topic.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-11 23:30:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Lux Narayan starts everyday by reading the obituaries in his local paper. After putting 2,000 obituaries in a word processor and removing all the unnecessary words besides descriptors, he found commonalities between the achievements in people's lives. He found that the arts/humanities and helping others both played significant roles despite the differing social status of the subjects. This connects to the universal ideas of life and death. I would recommend this TED talk because it touches on the importance of living a life where you will be remembered even after you pass. By reflecting on obituaries, we can see what is important in other's lives as well as what we should prioritize in our own.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-12 00:07:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>In this TedTalk, Beth Fennelly explains how reading literature can help people develop empathy and improve emotional intelligence. When reading, a person puts themselves into the perspective of the protagonists, antagonist, or side character. As they judge these characters against what they would do themselves, it helps people practice their emotions. Eventually, this talent would spill over into everyday life, helping people to relate with and understand each other better. I chose to listen to this TedTalk because while I knew many of the benefits of reading, I did not know it could improve emotional intelligence.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-12 01:07:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/aveken2/v73rsgf8radplh8u/wish/2550891682</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>This documentary is about how platforms like Google, Pinterest, Youtube, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram breach basic human ethics. The algorithms behind these platforms learn and store more information about a person than what their own families even know. They use this information to manipulate the emotions of users, keeping their attention on the platform and making money for every second someone uses it. In the end, there is a price tag on attention and people should be aware that entertainment comes at a timely cost. I chose this because nobody knows this is happening and I highly recommend it because it gives insight into what is happening behind the scenes.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I researched mycorrhizal networks, webs of fungus roots that connect trees, allowing them to communicate with each other. Trees send each other information on threats like drought, insect infestations, and disease. Hub trees send nutrients to saplings before they die. This is important because deforestation destroys these essential connections as well as the source of the most information and nutrients, the hub trees. This connects to the universal idea of sustainability. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I was told that "Turtles All the Way Down" is a book about a teenage girl that suffers from sever anxiety. Right away I knew I wanted to read it because it was something I could relate to. Aza Holmes, a Junior in high school, finds herself in her own head constantly, always thinking about what could go wrong. When her friend, Daisy, convinces her to help find a missing man for a large reward, she is able to reconnect with and old friend. Aza is able to tell him about her anxiety and thoughts in a way that is very hard for others with her condition to do. Anxiety is overlooked because no one has ever been able to explain is quite like the author, John Green. Many people can't wrap their heads around the toll that anxiety can have on people because it is so hard to understand unless you are the one experiencing it.&nbsp;This book brings attention to uncontrollable mental health issues that are not talked about enough.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-12 03:06:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Nevaeh Hubbard</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>One of my personal experiences was having to do online school during the pandemic. For me it was really eye opening because I struggled with it and had to actually study and work hard at school. It was humbling because I wasn't used to having to try hard at school to get a good grade. It taught me to push through things that are hard.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>August Smith</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I watched a TED Talk given by Greta Thunberg. She speaks about her initial discovery of the topic of climate change at a young age, and her immediate displeasure with how little it was talked about among those in power. She says that the issue of climate change is “black and white” and that the solution is simple: stop emissions and stop the climate crisis. She emphasizes the necessity of richer, more powerful countries taking control and reducing their emissions, and explains how serious the climate crisis really is. This speech connects with the universal idea of sustainability, as in order to reduce emissions we as a culture need to find more sustainable ways to produce energy, such as water, wind and solar power. It also connects with the universal idea of progress, as even though there has been a lot of progress made in combating climate change, there is still a lot of work to be done. Even though it's an older Thunberg speech, I'd highly recommend it as she is great at getting her point across and relates the issue to not only herself, but those around the world.</div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-12 16:17:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I watched the documentary “Gather”, which dives into the importance of keeping&nbsp;</div><div>indigenous cultures prominent and alive, especially through their ancestral foods. It focuses on several different indigenous groups, with specific focus on the Apache and Yurok nations, and explains how through colonialism, a lot of their food culture was lost. This documentary connects with the universal idea of tradition. It’s important for these groups to be recognized, as they were, and continue to be the building blocks of today’s society.<br>I would 100% recommend this documentary to anyone, as not only is the information in it interesting, but also very important to learn about.</div><div><br><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-12 17:29:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>August Smith</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Protests erupted throughout Sri Lanka in 2022 in response to power cuts and fuel shortages, which resulted in a 50% increase in inflation. In June of that same year, the use of gas and diesel was banned for two weeks, and though no longer banned, use is still extremely regulated and expensive. In May of 2022 the country failed to pay interest on its foreign debts, resulting in a damaged reputation, making it more difficult to make international purchases. The protests have since ceased, but the new president is struggling to deal with this crisis caused by past political leaders, and the people of Sri Lanka are the one suffering from the consequences of the actions of the people in power. This connects to the universal idea of class and power, as those not in power are suffering both financially and personally.</div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>On June 28 of 1969, New York City police raided a gay club in Greenwich Village. Both those who frequented the bar and local residents began to riot, and police forcibly expelled employees and patrons of Stonewall Inn. Following the event, riots occurred for nearly a week outside the bar and on nearby streets. This event sparked the creation of several LGBTQ+ organizations, and put the issue of queer rights into the public eye.&nbsp;</div><div>Especially with the recent anti-trans bills being passed, LGBTQ+ rights are a common talking point among politicians and lawmakers. This event connects with the universal idea of equality, and attempting to achieve that equality through whatever means necessary.</div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The Battle of Stalingrad was fought from August 23, 1942 until February 2, 1943. The battle was a result of a campaign launched by Nazi Germany to acquire oil from the Soviet Union. The germans needed the oil to power their military equipment, if they succeeded the Soviet Union would have most likely fallen to Germany. Both sides lost many soldiers, the Soviets lost around 480,00 and the German army and their allies lost over one million. The Soviets fought hard and stayed resistant against german advances, and eventually forced the Nazis to surrender. This victory forced a turn in the tide of the war which eventually led to Germany's defeat. This is an example of the universal idea of beating the odds as well as perseverance. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I read up on the Revolutionary War which was fought from 1775-1783. I read about the taxes that sparked the revolution, which were imposed to pay for the French and Indian war. The colonists grew angry that they were being taxed without representation. They went on to eventually ask the French to assist them in the war, which led to their eventual victory. The universal idea that I think applies to the Revolutionary War is unity. It was a time in U.S history when the citizens were very united. I think that it highlights what good can come when people unite for a common cause.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Last September, my dog gave birth to six puppies. By December we had sold every puppy except for one, we kept trying to find him an owner but nobody was interested. I started having him sleep in my room so he wasn't alone ,and eventually I grew attached to him. We gave up on trying to find a home for him and I got to keep him. It was my responsibility to potty-train him and take care of him. It was hard and frustrating at times, but I wouldn't give him up for anything. The experience has taught me how strong the bond between an animal and human can be. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>My first time driving in snow almost ended in disaster; I thought I hit a kid on a bike. School was dismissed early because it was snowing thick, heavy, wet flakes. As I was turning right at the light by City Hall, suddenly a kid on a bike with a green dinosaur spike helmet was in front of me. I slammed on the brakes, and the kid leaned to the side of their bike to catch themself. Thankfully, after discussing the situation with my sister, we came to the conclusion that I didn't actually hit the child because if I did, the kid would have completely fallen over, and I would have heard a thud and/or felt it with my car. This experience connects to the universal idea of being attentive and cautious, especially when driving around corners and in bad weather.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I chose this book because I could not figure out what to read, and someone mentioned this book. I had never read this book, and I heard this book was good. I found this book really captivating. The author did a good job writing in detail about what Bruno was experiencing. This fiction book has a sort of realism in it because it is taking place during the Holocaust. The universal idea in this book is that  when we create divisions in religion, beliefs, culture, etc., the separation can have negative impacts in our society. So we need to learn how to treat everyone with respect and equality.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Scottie Pippen is a retired former NBA basketball player. During the height of his career he played for the Chicago Bulls, he found great success with the team and won six NBA Championships. His career almost didn't happen after he was not offered a college scholarship for basketball.  He did eventually play basketball for his college and was drafted to the NBA in the first round. His career is an example of the universal idea to persevere even when things aren't going your way. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I chose to read this book because I had read the first one in the trilogy earlier and hadn't gotten around to this one yet. The main character is Austin Lively who has found himself being transported between two worlds, both equally horrifying. In Los Angles, he has been framed for murder and a crazed millionaire is trying to kill him. In the other world he finds himself in, he is on a quest to save the Eleven Lands from oppression by finding the lost queen to return them all to knowledge and free will. While this all is very fictional there is a certain resonance that can be connected to our world today. The universal idea of this book is fear, seeking safety and striving for a better world.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Clarissa Chun has had a huge impact on the sport of women wrestling. From taking home the first ever high school girls state championship in the country to leading the national team to 17 world medals, she has become one of the most influential women in the sport of wrestling. She was named head coach of the first D1 college women's wrestling team, the Iowa Hawkeyes. Her story provides the universal idea that hard work really pays off. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I played softball my whole life... until sophomore year. One of my basketball coaches convinced me to try track, just for the first week, to see if I liked it. She saw so much potential in me. I ended up loving track within the first few days. I really liked the idea of a more independent sport, something I could accomplish for myself. I put every ounce of effort I had into the sport. It's so fun, trying new things, fulfilling goals that I never thought I could reach. My experience with track taught me that hard work and determination really do pay off.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Kate Kahle is a 20 year old female diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). When she was diagnosed, it came as a shock to her and her family, as she was not what people typically pictured an autistic person to be, due to stereotypes and stigmas.<br>Symptoms most commonly thought of surrounding ASD include trouble with eye contact, poor communication,&nbsp; sensory issues, and special interests. However, less thought of symptoms include heightened emotions, too much eye contact, or high affective empathy. These symptoms happen to be more common with females, while the more "relevant" symptoms are common with males.&nbsp;<br>For every 4 males diagnosed with ASD, only 1 female is diagnosed. This is likely due to what autism has been defined as and the tests being used; the tests used to diagnose are still based on studies that were conducted on white autistic males.&nbsp;<br>Females with ASD also tend to be better at masking, which is when a neurodivergent person attempts to behave as neurotypical person would. This also leads to misdiagnosis among women.&nbsp;<br>I watched this TED Talk to become more aware of ASD and also to understand why women tend to be misdiagnosed. I would definitely recommend this video to others, as I learned a lot about ASD.&nbsp;This all connects to the importance of visibility and inclusion. <br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Craig Foster loved exploring the ocean’s kelp forests from a young age. Many of his childhood memories were made swimming in The Cape of Storms just off the tip of Africa. As an adult, he was separated from the underwater world for many years, but eventually returned to continue exploring.&nbsp;<br>One day, he was swimming along the forest floor and saw a strange mound of shells, and this happened to be an octopus camouflaging itself. Immediately, Foster was captivated by this creature, and decided to return everyday to track and befriend the octopus. Though fearful at first, the octopus grew to trust Foster, and from their first physical touch, they were bonded. Boundaries dissolved, and he was able to explore her way of life freely and exist alongside her. He was there for about 80% of her life, and she greatly impacted the way he viewed the world not only underwater, but also above ground.&nbsp;<br>This documentary embraced the idea of curiosity. Foster embarked on this journey out of curiosity of this animal, and the octopus learned to trust Foster out of its own curiosity. This shows how beautiful things come from being curious about the unknown.&nbsp;<br>I would definitely recommend this documentary. The cinematography is beautiful, as well as the story. I chose to watch this because I have heard many good things about this documentary, and it definitely lived up to my expectations.</div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>https://www.bbc.com/news/health-65252511<br><br>A new vaccine has been approved by Ghana's government to help prevent malaria. They are the first country in the world to do so. Malaria has been plaguing Ghana and other countries in the region. In Ghana alone there has been over 5 million reported cases and in 2021 over 12 thousand people died of the disease. Officials hope that this vaccine is the first step in ending the malaria pandemic and in doing so saving countless lives.&nbsp;This connects to my universal idea of appreciating life and preserving it while we can because the vaccine is saving lives of people who otherwise would have been victims of malaria. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Midway through my fifth grade year I joined a new homeroom class with Mr. Hance. He is still my favorite teacher I’ve ever had. 2015 is also the year I met Joshua. After becoming good friends over the course of a few months, Joshua passed away after suffering cardiac arrest on the school bus on the way home from school. I learned about death, and how it can happen to anybody. This connects to my universal idea of appreciating life. Joshua and Mr. Hance both taught me to appreciate the things in front of you in the moment, no matter how small it may seem.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>President John F. Kennedy was campaigning for the upcoming presidential election when he was shot and killed. Over 250,000 US citizens visited the Capitol's Rotunda, where the President lay for just less than a full day after he passed, to mourn the loss of their president. This event connects to the universal idea of gun violence that has a large effect on the worl today.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>This rare fungus was found in the Amazonian Rainforest in Ecuador a few years ago. It has the ability to consume types of plastic called polyurethane, which is usually in the form of flexible foam. Many experiments have been conducting surrounding both pestalotiopsis microspora and other fungi and their abilities to consume plastics. Yale university conducted an experiment on several dozen different fungi, and found that many were able to turn plastic into organic material. Katharina Unger created a prototype which tested the pestalotiopsis microspora fungus in particular. They ended up fully consuming the plastic and were edible afterwords. They were said to taste sweet and somewhat like licorice. Though eating mushrooms that have consumed plastic is a hard concept to grasp, it could greatly benefit the future of minimizing plastic pollution. This all connects to utilizing our natural resources and being resourceful. Resourcefulness can help us overcome many challenges we face throughout life. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>This TED Talk in particular caught my eye because I enjoy playing video games in my free time, but I never thought that they could be applied to my education. Kris Alexander argued in his TED Talk that there are three main aspects of video games could be applied to education. These aspects are an engaging experience that caters to human learning, an enhancement in online education, and providing clear objectives. Alexander reasoned that if these three points are implemented into a curriculum, then students would be motivated and passionate about their studies. The universal idea for this TED Talk is passion because students could enjoy and thrive more in their education if they are able to interact with and understand the subject.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>This TED Talk interested me because I've been learning about mental illnesses in my AP Psychology class. I also know of many people who do not take their mental health problems to someone that can provide them with help. Sangu Delle talks about his experiences with mental health after leaving his home country Ghana, and how mental illness in Africa is pictured as madness. He also talks about his mental health issues when first coming to the US and how he thought it was cowardly to talk to a mental health professional. This connects to the universal idea of stigmatized mental health issues and how important it is to ask for help. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I chose this TED talk because I am someone who has struggles with confidence. In it, I learned about six methods to increase your confidence, counting yourself down, giving yourself 20 seconds of being brave, taking a seat at the table, cheering other people's success, use prior success to inspire you, and always find a way to celebrate. This is the universal idea that confidence is something most people really struggle with, though not always in the same areas of their life, and that we all need ways to help us be more confident.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I had heard of A Death in the Family for years but never actually read it. The book begins when the main character's father suffers from a heart attack, and the main character, Jay, has to travel to go visit him before he dies. Jay soon finds that the story was greatly exaggerated and leaves to return home to his wife and children. On the way home, Jay gets into a car crash and ends up dying The rest of the story shows Jay's family dealing with his loss, with special emphasis on his children and how they deal with the loss of their father. The author describes death through vivid imagery and with minor dialogue, creating a beautiful and colorful story. This story connects with the universal idea of family and forging connectedness through tragedy.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Scientist Alexander Flemming returned from vacation to discover a molding petri dish. This petri dish contained colonies of a bacteria called Staphylococcus. Flemming observed that in the spots where the mold was growing, the Staphylococcus colonies had disappeared. This mold was named Penicillin and led to the "era of antibiotics" which has saved billions of lives. Flemming was most likely not expecting the product of his “forgetfulness” to turn into something helpful which reminds us that mistakes and forgetfulness don’t always have a negative outcome and can sometimes have a great impact on the world as a whole.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>This is an article about how the swamp in the Congo Basin is the largest carbon sink in the world. It is one of the only things keeping global warming under control. It a really interesting article that connects to the idea of change, especially when it is for the betterment of society.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-14 01:16:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>This article describes three possible scenarios for how the universe might end. It was a really interesting article that expanded my knowledge of the universe.  It connects to the universal curiosity of death and endings, however morbid that may be.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-14 01:29:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>There was this really nice old couple that lived just down the road from my house. They babysat me when I was little and my brothers and I would help out with chores after school. Pat and Lawrence basically became our grandparents. Last year, Pat died very suddenly. It was very hard for all of us in my family and all our neighbors. Since her death my family has grown even closer to Lawrence and his family. Her death taught me the value of each and every day we are given and to never take anything for granted. My experience relates to the universal idea of appreciating life.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Washington has been considering banning Tik Tok and the New York Times asked some teenagers about their thoughts on the matter. Some said it was hypocritical and unconsitutional while others wished that it was banned for the betterment of teenagers' mental health. A few offered the solution of not banning Tik Tok and just placing stricter restrictions on the app owners. This connects to the universal idea of censorship and privacy.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-14 02:44:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I chose to listen to this TED Talk because I have already researched artificial intelligence for my science section. In her TED Talk, Alona Fyshe discusses the possibility of artificial intelligence being able to truly understand human language. She looks at the similarities between an AI's neural networking and the workings of our own brains. She emphasizes that how an AI produces its responses is just as important as the responses themselves. The universal idea for this topic is mimicry because of the way that artificial intelligence imitates human intelligence.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-14 04:18:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Tennis is a well-known and ever-growing sport in the United States and all around the world. It originated as a garden-party game for ladies and has developed into a complex and highly competitive game. Its popularity continues to grow with more than 23.6 million players as of 2022, for both leisure and professional. Tennis requires a great deal of hard work, determination, and perseverance which are qualities that are needed in everyday life. These characteristics are important to reach any goal and get through any obstacle life may bring your way.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Inky Johnson is a former college athlete and motivational speaker who inspires millions with his story of perseverance through a life-changing injury. Johnson turned his tragedy into a source of inspiration and has become one of the most sought after motivational speakers in the world. Johnson is a great example of someone who has learned to appreciate life as it is, and persevering through adversity. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Jennie Finch is a well-known softball player. Most famous for pitching, Finch has had a remarkable career in softball. She played collegiately for the Arizona Wildcats, then she went on to play for the Chicago Bandits and eventually Team USA.&nbsp; The address of the Chicago Bandits stadium is 27 Jennie Finch Way (Finch wore #27)&nbsp; She and her team won silver in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and in the 2004 Athens Olympics, her team won gold. After the 2004 gold, Finch created a signature line of softball equipment with Mizuno. Today, she conducts softball camps nationwide and has a Jennie Finch World Series Tournament for 8U-14U teams across the country. Finch is an example of the universal idea that success comes from hard work and dedication, as well as to do what you love and makes you happy.</div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-15 19:55:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>In 1970, four men bombed Sterling Hall on the UW-Madison campus.&nbsp; The bombers were targeting the Army Math Research Center, which was housed in that building and said to be corresponding with the US military about developing weapons to use in the Vietnam War.&nbsp; The book&nbsp;<em>RADS: The 1970 Bombing of the Army Math Research Center&nbsp;</em>is a nonfiction work written by Tom Bates in 1992.  The novel depicts the lives of those involved leading up to and following the bombing.  The event itself is a prime example of violent protest taking the focus away from issues activists are trying to address.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-16 00:21:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Syd Barrett was one of the founding members of Pink Floyd and remains a fixture in the world of psychedelic rock music.&nbsp; Barrett is famous not only for his musical talents, but also for the unique and tragic course his life took.  The musician experienced a quick and glorious rise to fame before suffering a partially drug-induced mental breakdown, leaving him to burn out and drift for the remainder of his years.  I chose to listen to a BBC podcast about Syd Barrett because I’m a fan of his music.  On another level, the idea of mentally “dying” while still being physically alive is philosophically fascinating.  This podcast included exclusive interviews with bandmates and family members, giving their experiences with that kind of loss.  Syd’s story connects to universal ideas of overconsumption, mental distance, death, and living too quickly.  </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-16 01:10:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I chose to read Dracula by Bram Stoker because I had to read excerpts of it for my Gothic Literature class. I then became very interested in reading the entire book. It was slow in some parts (some characters having long, frequent, and dramatic monologues), but I enjoyed reading from all the different character's perspectives. The format of having the chapters contain journal entries from different people, letters, telegrams, and news paper clippings made me feel like I was a detective piecing everything together. I made revelations alongside the characters (who I honestly became attached to). The characters of Lucy and Mina reflect the ideals Victorian women were held to during Bram Stoker's time. Mina is praised for being intelligent and beautiful as it's apparently unusual for women to contain both of these qualities simultaneously. Since she is the "ideal woman", the men in the story obsess over making her "pure" again after Dracula has her in his clutches. Dracula contains somewhat of a "found family trope" with the men in Lucy and Mina's lives coming together to protect/avenge them. Dracula connects to the universal idea of change. Characters change physically from human to vampire, as the society Bram Stoker was accustomed to changed as he wrote this story. Expectations for women changed as well as views on religion. Through a gothic/supernatural lens, Stoker was able to explore themes of this changing society around him, and create a story that I loved.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Madi Zube</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I chose to read "A Thousand Cuts" by Simon Lelic. This book is about the investigation of a history teacher, Mr. Szajkowski. He walked into a school assembly with a gun and shot three students and a teacher before himself. Lucia May was the Detective Inspector on this case. After multiple interviews with Szajkowski's colleagues and students at the school, Lucia begins to question the innocence of some of the witnesses. The teacher was being harassed and bullied. One of the other teachers at school even broke his leg, and a student defecated in his briefcase. Along with the pressure to close the case, Inspector May begins to be  bullied by her coworkers. The men walk all over her, don't let her speak, and even start to sexually harass her. She begins to feel like she has a lot in common with Szajkowski, and wants to let the truth out. This book relates to the universal idea of sexism and not being treated equal, as well as wanting to be safe in schools. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Donald Trump who was the 45th president of the United States have been arrested for 34 counts of falsifying business records connected to a alleged role in hush money payments. He is looking for 136 years in prison but yet can still be in the election. This can relate to the universal idea that no one is above the law.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-16 15:52:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>In the year of 1861, citizens of the United States from the Union (North) and the Confederacy (South) fought in what is now known as The American Civil War. It was the deadliest war fought on American soil with more than 620,000 people killed. This relates to the universal idea that&nbsp;we need equality even if it means going to war with one another.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-16 16:09:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Madi Zube</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I chose to listen to this TED Talk because I believe that the stigma around mental health is an important issue. In this TED Talk, Hailey Hardcastle explains the importance of mental health days in the school system. She was diagnosed with trauma-induced anxiety and clinical depression at only 6 years old, so she knew what is was like to struggle with mental health and going to school. She created a committee that helped pass a law allowing students to take mental health days off of school, which connects to the universal idea that "it is always OK to not be OK" as she puts it. I would recommend this TED Talk if you want to become more informed on the issue of the mental health crisis.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-16 17:40:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Trixie Koppa</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/aveken2/v73rsgf8radplh8u/wish/2555907914</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Anne Boleyn was the second wife of King Henry VIII, but certainly not the last. The King had a strong desire to be a father to a son (a male heir to the throne) and when his first wife failed him by having a daughter, he began to seek a new wife. Anne Boleyn and Henry were married, and Anne gave birth to her daughter, Elizabeth I. This upset the King, and he began affairs yet again. Anne Boleyn had two more pregnancies, however one resulted in a miscarriage and the other a stillborn. This infuriated King Henry VIII, and he had her admitted to The Tower of London with accusations of adultery, incest, and plotting against the King's life. Anne Boleyn pleaded not guilty, but on May 19, 1536, she was beheaded at The Tower of London. Almost no one believed Boleyn's innocence and automatically sided with King Henry.&nbsp; Many people have an automatic willingness to believe a powerful male figure and defend his actions. This shows how gender's impact on a person's fate has yet to subside.&nbsp;<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-16 17:40:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>When I was 15 I shot the biggest buck of my life. It all started when we got to the shack at around 6 A.M. and we never saw a deer until around 2 P.M. but they were all does and I was waiting for a buck to come out. At around 5 P.M. there were about 13 does in total but I wanted to wait for the big one. At around 5:30 I finally saw a buck. I put my sights on him and dropped him. This relates to the universal idea that patience is key.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-16 18:14:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The Miami Dolphins is an exceptional good team throughout history in the NFL. Some achievements they have had were back to back super bowl wins and whats called a "perfect season" which was gained when they won every single game in a season. These past seasons were really good for them and I think there going to do really well in the future of the NFL. This relates to the universal idea that hard work will pay off. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-16 19:08:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Braylan Zitzner</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I enjoy nature documentaries, so I watched this documentary about human impacts on marine life. Although plastic is endangering oceans, commercial fishing has a greater impact on oceanic life. This film exposes the unseen and deadly truths of fisheries. Dolphins are killed under the justification of “pest control” and are blamed for eating too many fish when, in reality, the problem is overfishing by humans. Sharks are losing 80-99% of their populations to the harvesting of their fins for shark fin soup. The fishing industry is highly deadly; being thrown overboard is not uncommon. Oceans are responsible for storing 93% of the world’s carbon dioxide, which is crucial to global warming. Without marine life such as dolphins and sharks, the oceans will die, and&nbsp;if oceans die, humans die.&nbsp;The universal idea here is the impacts humans have on wildlife and the environment.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-16 19:30:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>In 1892, the western Ireland tenant farmers started to rebel against the wealthy landlords after years of oppression. This movie follows two young Irish people who run away to America in search of free land. It focuses on the discrimination against Irish immigrants in the late 1800's. On September 16, 1893 people of all ages lined up with horses and covered wagons for the cannon shot at noon when the land race would start. This movie connects to the universal idea of discrimination. More currently everyone seems to be saying they are being discriminated against, from the wall on the Mexican border to the black lives matter movement and even white males. This movie can serve as a reminder to not discriminate against whole ethnic groups and people in general.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-16 19:37:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I chose to listen to this TED Talk because if our future is 4-day work weeks, I'm in. In her TED Talk, Juliet Schor explains the positive impact a four-day work week can have on issues like burnout, inequalities of race and income, and the climate crisis. Data has shown that people will work just as productive in four days compared to five, and countries stop expanding production to their max which avoids additional emissions. With this implementation, people will become less stressed, have more time for themselves and their children, and help reduce the impact they have on the environment. This relates to the universal idea that everyone needs a break as well as the importance of saving the environment. I would recommend this TED Talk because it is an interesting view on changing the way the world works.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-16 19:38:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I chose to listen to this TED Talk because sometimes I'm guilty of procrastination. Dan Shipper provides three steps to help combat procrastination. The first step is to be aware when you have a problem. Next, is to observe what's going on without judgment, so you can understand it and why it's happening. The last step is to experiment with solutions until the problem changes. Overcoming procrastination is often hard for people because they feel guilty and ashamed; they think that they should "just do better." The universal idea of this TED Talk is that we can overcome challenges and flaws if we are more conscious and aware of ourselves.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-16 20:27:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Beatriz Flamini is a Spanish extreme athlete who spent 500 days in a cave. She entered the cave in November of 2021 and had no human contact until she emerged in April of 2023. During this time, she was being monitored by group of psychologists, researchers, and speleologists. She spent her time knitting, reading, drawing, and exercising. Flamini climbed out of the cave grinning and described her experience as "excellent, unbeatable." This story connects to the importance of isolation and solitude and how being alone can be beneficial.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-16 20:33:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>	An ethical stance known as longtermism questions a theoretical existence in which you are the only human soul, and your existence is infinitely long. Each time you die, you are brought back as the next human born after your prior life, but you do not remember your previous life. You are the only human that has ever and will ever exist. This connects to my universal idea of appreciating life, as you would live every human life ever. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-16 20:39:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>David Rudisha.<br>David Rudisha is from Kenya and a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the 800-meter run, and the current world record holder in the 800-meter race with a time of 1:40.91. He was born into a family with six siblings, and he started track when he was young, trying to follow his father's footsteps. His father was a silver medalist in the Olympic 4 by 400-meter relay. Through intense training and the commitment to leave it all on the table, Rudisha became a dominating force for Kenya in the 800-meter run. He won many first-place medals, and early on set the African world record in the 800. The pinnacle of his career was in 2012, and it came in the summer Olympics of 2012 when he set this world record for a third time with 1:40.91 minutes. Overall, all, this story connects to the theme of persistence and resilience in the face of the impossible, and if you can just find the resolve in yourself to hold nothing back, there is no telling how high you can soar.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I've always struggled to fit in. From a young age, despite having a great family support network, I couldn't fit in with most of my classmates. Throughout middle school, I yearned to be "Part of the Cool Kids," which in hindsight I realize were just the group that excluded people from hanging with them. For the rest of my time in middle school, I really tried to be friends with everyone. Despite having my own group of friends, I wanted to be accepted by all. Eventually, I learned that you don't need everyone to like you, and as long as you have one or two really good, true friends, you are set for life. Overall, this symbolizes a universal obstacle that many kids and teenagers face during their time in school, but if you can overcome it and accept yourself for who you are, then you will no longer be worried about fitting in.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I chose this TED talk because I am really fascinated with the different levels and types of personalities. Brian Little talks in depth about how psychologists classify various types of personality called OCEAN. OCEAN stands for Open to experience; Conscientiousness; Extroversion; Agreeable; Neurotical. These are the classification you can put most everyone into. Though Little talks a lot about many different types of personalites, he focuses mainly on introverts and extroverts. He talks about the qualities of introverts and how they need less stimulation, and are usually more articulate with their words. He couples this with extroversion and how most extroverts need a lot of external stimuli to be comfortable, and how they are usually more blunt. At the end of the video, he says what "Makes you, you." Which is that everyone is a multitude of layers of personality and traits, and you can't use just one of them to define who you are. Overall this connects to the theme of the struggles we all face with personality, and how well we know ourself. I'd recommend this for anyone who is curious to learn more about what types of personality traits they may exude, and who they are. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>As garbage piles up on the streets of Paris, France continues to protest the government raising the retirement age. As protests continue, citizens point out the ludicrousness of the situation, milking the citizens for the pension funds rather than from large conglomerates such as LVMH. As protests continue, police presence worsens, resulting in violence. These protesters show the power and abilities of uniting for a shared cause.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-16 23:02:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs<br>I chose to read running with scissors because it had a catchy title, and on the back of the book the reviews said it was "Hilarious, freaky-deaky, berserk, flippant and gone off the rails." Other than that, I knew nothing about it, aside from it was a memoir. The book is about Augusten Burroughs who is a gay man with a really wonky and troubled childhood. He originally lives with his mother, but soon moves in with his mother's therapist, Doctor Finch, because his mother is unstable. In the finch household, he has his eyes widened to the craziness of freedom and absolutely no rules. He goes on many strange adventures with the Finch family, including a underage, illegal sexual relationship with a man in his 30s, when Augusten if 13; a unstable mother who struggles with her sexuality, mental challenges to do with anger and health and the whole bizarre Finch family. He ends the book living with one of Doctor Finch's daughters in an apartment and decides he doesn't want anything to do with either his mother, or the other Finch's. This book connects to the universal idea of how important freedom is, versus how important a structured life can be, and also explores what life would be like if there were absolutely no rules. I don't know if I'd recommend this book to others, because I personally was very disturbed by some of the parts of it. However, if you don't get grossed out easily, and enjoy dark and freaky sitcoms, this is the book for you.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-16 23:23:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Building tensions in Sudan between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces have resulted in an eruption of violence.  Fighting began on April 15 at a military base in Khartoum before rapidly spreading to to the presidential palace, the international airport, and the state broadcaster headquarters.  At least thirty people were killed and four hundred were  wounded.  The current leader and deputy leader of Sudan are two generals who seized power together in 2021, but have been clashing in recent months.  The conflict in violence taking place in Sudan connect to the universal struggle between humans for power.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I chose to listen to this TED Talk because I am a true crime fan. I watch true crime documentaries all the time and I find them quite interesting. In this TED Talk, Lindsey Sherrill asks four questions that reveal if the reasons we watch true crime are ethical or not. The first question asks why am I interested in this topic, the second asks how does this make me feel, the third asks how might the people involved feel, and the final question asks if you are willing to dedicate time to make a change. She provides a fresh perspective on the popularity of true crime media consumption, and if it really is ethical</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-17 00:51:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Hailey Dregne</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>When I saw the title of this TED Talk, I knew I'd find it interesting because I constantly find myself changing my attitude towards certain situations. Shreya Joshi, a seventeen year old high school student, describes the importance of learning from others through our disagreements. When we listen to other people's thoughts and opinions that don't align with our own, we allow ourselves to open our minds to new ideas and ways of thinking. Though some people don't completely change their minds about their own opinions, our perspectives can be changed. This relates to the universal theme that we learn from our experiences as well as from other people. I would recommend this TED talk to people because it helps people realize that listening to others can help inform them and change their point of view.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-17 00:55:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Kara Wehner</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I chose to listen to this TED Talk because i've always been fascinated with astrology. Jessie Christiansen reveals in her TED Talk the exoplanets (planets outside of our solar system) she has discovered and how they can impact our knowledge of space. She reveals that there are currently 5000 exoplanets that have been discovered and they are all different from one another. She explains how these discoveries can lead to huge revelations about our galaxy. She concludes her talk by stating they are currently searching for a planet similar to earth. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-17 00:59:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sophia Dubey</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Throughout the 50's and 60's, MK-ULTRA was underway. Operated under the power of Sidney Gottlieb, many experiments were operated under the attempt of gaining mind control. They experimented with properties of LSD, Mescaline, and other hallucinogenic compounds. In the end, they found no "useful" effects of these drugs, thus ending many experiments. They also attempted to harness the power of sexual motivation, hypnosis, and pain. When Nixon was elected to office, he ended the program, leading Gottlieb and Helms (his boss) to destroy any records of their unethical human experiments. This search for knowledge connects to the idea of how humans continue to always seek new knowledge. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-17 01:02:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sophia Dubey</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>When I was 7 years old, my family and another family traveled to Venice to show my sister and me the canals and culture of Venice, yet I found more fascination with my toys. Having spoken English my entire life, and having had very little exposure to Italian, I barely understood a word, yet, despite the language barrier, I was able to bond with my Italian friend over our shared love of dolls. Having this moment showed how shared ideals can help create a flourishing community.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Sophia Dubey</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I have been slowly making my way down the list of classical literature and decided to read the Picture of Dorian Gray for that reason. Throughout the book, we become familiar with Dorian Gray and his self-obsession with his youthful demeanor. Basil, an artist, had constructed a portrait tof Dorian with his youthful glow. After seeing it, Dorian wishes for it to age and hold his sins as he stays young and innocent. We first see this wish come true when he rejects the woman he was to marry, saying she had failed him. She then commits suicide, and the painting distorts to hold the sins of Dorian. Throughout the rest of the book, we see Dorian’s character distort further and further as his body stays youthful and his painting is tarnished. In the end, Dorian stabs his painting, physically killing himself and “resetting” the painting. The book shows concepts of the virtues of art, influence of people, but above all, the supremacy of youth and beauty.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-17 01:47:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Trixie Koppa</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I chose to read Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë because earlier this year, I read Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (her sister) and discovered my love for classic Victorian literature. I went into this book knowing it may be challenging, but I find that the beauty within classic literature makes it worth it. Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights tells the tale of two families, one living at Wuthering Heights and the other at Thrushcross Grange. In particular, the novel focuses on the tragic love story of Heathcliff and Catherine. While men ostensibly have the power and/or authority over women (especially in the 19th century), Brontë illustrates the strength women can possess. The female characters continuously alter the male characters' fortunes within the story. Misery is a strong theme, as the characters are in constant discomfort, whether that be in the mind or body. The misery is life threatening, or even life taking in some cases.&nbsp;This connects to the universal idea that we must acknowledge and dismiss our miseries, rather than exist within them, for eventually they will overpower one's life. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-17 01:52:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Nevaeh Hubbard</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I read "Dante's Inferno" originally by Dante Alighieri. The story unfolds as fictional Dante travels through&nbsp;a very catholic version of Hell. Accompanied by the poet Virgil, Dante travels through the nine circles of Hell where he meets famous Christian and mythological characters. For each level of Hell Dante speaks with or is greeted by someone. I myself didn't have a lot of knowledge of Christian figures so I had to look them up to understand some of the significance of certain characters. It was also interesting reading about the order of the nine circles because as they traveled deeper the sins were supposed to be worse. Since the original text was written in the 1300s, the Catholic Church was being exposed for corruption and certain characters in the book reflect that. The age of text is really reflected in the religious ideals of Dante, an Italian christian writer. Two major themes throughout the pity and justice. In the beginning of the story Dante often felt sorrow for brutal punishments of the souls. However, as the story progresses Dante gradually feels less and less pity which is encouraged by his guide Virgil since he reasons that they did this to themselves and that they deserve punishment. Going along with Virgil the idea is that Hell is justice for the bad deeds that the dead committed, and is a fundamental belief throughout the book. Pity and justice are universal ideals today but by modern day standards the punishments inflicted on those in the story would be deemed inhumane and cruel. It was really interesting because what Dante's "God" deemed as justice others would see as cruel. It was really illuminating in the fact that everyone has a different definition of right and wrong that is colored by their ideals, culture, and age.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-17 02:05:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Owen Gander</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I chose this TED talk because I am continually going to the gym and wanted to know if stretching before doing a movement is actually good for you. I learned that stretching will reduce the chance of getting a muscle strain and getting tears and will also give a person a better range of motion for a set period of time. To permanently have better flexibility, you would have to stretch for at least 10 minutes per day and to continue doing that for at least 2 months. This relates to the universal idea that you can improve each day.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-17 02:07:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Nevaeh Hubbard</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I researched the discovery of the first antibiotic, penicillin. Penicillin was the first antibiotic discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928. It wasn't until later that it was mass produced. This discovery revolutionized the treatment of bacterial infections and gave many hope, but it also led to unknown consequences. About 20 years later the first antibiotic resistant bacteria surfaced. This has only grown into a large problem. To the point that antibiotics are in danger of becoming obsolete. Medicine can give people hope, but becoming too reliant can become just as dangerous as the illness it was designed to fight.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-17 02:16:02 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Owen Gander</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I chose this TED talk because anxiety is really bad in today's age and that I wanted to know how to decrease anxiety levels. I learned that to decrease anxiety levels you would have to move your body and work on breath work. When moving your body, it releases&nbsp; a whole bunch of beneficial neurochemicals in your brain that include dopamine, serotonin, noradrenaline, and endorphins that work to increase positive mood states and decrease negative ones and breathing slow and deep will help you calm you down. This relates to the universal idea that mental health is important. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-17 02:19:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Hailey Dregne</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>On April 16, 2023, at least four people were killed and twenty-eight wounded in a shooting during a Sweet 16 birthday party. One of the victims killed in the incident was a brother to the girl turning 16. He had a football scholarship at Jacksonville State University and was about to graduate in just a couple of weeks. This article also brings attention to other recent shootings such as the five dead after a shooting in a bank in Louisville, Kentucky and the shooting at a Catholic school in Nashville, Tennessee. This draws awareness to the universal idea of gun violence and its problems in today's world.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-17 02:20:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Owen Zahm</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Zeroboxer by Fonda Lee is a sci-fi novel set in the future where humans have colonized the Moon and Mars and zero-gravity boxing has become a high-tech sport where fighters are genetically engineered for optimal performance. The story follows Carr "The Raptor" Luka, a rising star in the sport, who is offered a lucrative sponsorship deal by the Earthrise organization. He soon discovers that Earthrise is involved in illegal activities, including the production and distribution of a banned performance-enhancing drug. Carr is forced to make tough decisions as he navigates his way through the corrupt world of professional boxing and tries to protect his family and friends from harm.&nbsp;Zeroboxer explores the universal idea that progress and innovation bring both benefits and drawbacks, and that it is essential to consider the ethical implications of technological advancements.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-17 02:26:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I read "Sabotage", by Neal Bascomb. I chose this book because I really like true war stories and the title was really intriguing because it was about the destruction of Hitler's atomic bomb. This story is about how Germany took over Norway and how Germany was creating a bomb in the mountains of Norway. After British operations fail, a group of Norwegians with only skis and explosives survive months in the wilderness to create the greatest act of sabotage in all of WWII. I enjoyed this book because it explains in detail how they pulled this off and how they survived from months in the snowy wilderness of Norway. This book relates to the idea that patience is key. </div>]]></description>
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         <title>Kara Wehner</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div> I read Schindler's List by Thomas Keneally I chose to read this book because I had been wanting to read it for a while. I've read various books based on accounts of survivors of Nazi concentration camps, but this book was by far my favorite. The book provided a much different perspective on how the war impacted German citizens. The book tells the story of how a German businessman named Oskar Schindler saves the lives of thousands of Jewish prisoners during World War II. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-17 02:55:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Ambrosia Wojahn </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Simone De Beauvoir was an influential feminist, writer, and philosopher.&nbsp; Perhaps Beauvoir’s most notable work was the novel <em>The Second Sex, </em>which she wrote in 1949.  Beauvoir frequently questioned what it means to become one’s “self.”&nbsp; Beauvoir refuted the gendered expectations of women versus men.&nbsp; She disliked the fact that men were encouraged to invest time in finding themselves while women were societally defined by who they married.  In this podcast, biographer Kate Kirkpatrick described how Beauvoir valued activities that weren’t constrained by the “mythology of women.”&nbsp; Kirkpatrick did well in this podcast in that she approached Beauvoir from a unique angle by addressing and refuting criticism surrounding her work and ideas.  Beauvoir’s story and the podcast connect to the universal idea of finding oneself in the midst of social and personal constraints.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-17 03:06:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Hailey Dregne</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>For a very long time, scientists and doctors have been searching for a cure for cancer. This revolutionary procedure can help so much. Scientists have found a way to take cancer cells from a patient and place a specific antigen to attack the cancer. The cells that they take are called T cells. T cells are part of the immune system that fights pathogens. With this new discovery, they can be trained to attack specific cancer antigens. This relates to the universal idea and importance of healthcare research.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-17 03:31:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Moriah Cress</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Washington is considering banning TikTok so the New York Times decided to ask teenagers their opinion on the matter. They gave a wide variety of answers that are shown throughout this article ranging from TikTok being fun and helpful to dangerous and addicting. This shows the universal idea/debate of what is actually good for us and what we want because it's fun.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-04-17 04:04:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Hidden Figures tells the story of Black women who work at Langley Aeronautical Laboratory in Hampton, Virginia, starting in the early 1940s. These women play an integral role in the development of American aviation and space technology during a time where racial segregation was still legally enforced by the government. This movie by Theodore Melfi shows the universal idea of segregation but also perseverance. Originally, these amazing women were only seen for the color of their skin instead of their intelligence and contributions but now are huge role models for people today.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>EPA studies have found that since 1978, permafrost melting has been steadily on the rise in all locations, especially in more northerly regions, which is consistent with rising temperatures in the air.&nbsp; <em>Scientific American </em>reports that the melting of this permafrost releases carbon dioxide in the air, “...exacerbating climate change.”&nbsp; While the full risks associated with the melting are still unclear, the carbon emissions from this warming can be detrimental to the state of the planet.&nbsp; The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that the global average warming of the arctic has doubled since the year 2000.  The phenomenon connects to the universal idea of things deteriorating under our noses and what can happen as a result of our actions.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I decided to watch this documentary because fungi are fantastic (!) and their abilities are endless. The history and uses of fungi are absolutely mesmerizing. Fantastic Fungi shows Paul Staments journey with "fantastic fungi". He tells us of the possibilities of fungi, ranging from cleaning oil spills, to utilizing them to help minimize the symptoms of Alzheimer's. Through Staments curiosity, he takes a large dose of psilocybin mushrooms and is able to conquer his persistent stutter. This documentary showcases the abilities of mushrooms, while also showing the lengths humans go to to gain knowledge. It shows the universal idea of gaining knowledge. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Divergent by Veronica Roth is a dystopian, sci-fi novel set in the future about Chicago after "The War" that destroyed everything. To protect themselves and ensure peace, the citizens have essentially walled themselves into the city and split into five groups, each of which has a set job based on personality. The main character, Tris Prior, doesn't fit into any one of these groups and struggles to figure out who she is and who her real friends are. This connects to the universal idea/struggle of trying to find who you are and how you fit into the world. I really love this book and the journey it brings you on. I chose it because it's been several years since I last read it and I really wanted to read it again.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I chose this TED Talk because I have a tendency to procrastinate a lot, this project has been a testament to that. Tim Urban offers his experience with procrastination and an insight as to why we procrastinate and why it works in a comical way. Everyone is a procrastinator on some level and we have to be especially careful when there aren't deadlines to wake up the panic monster. This connects to the universal idea of procrastination and being productive. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The first category of entertainment I chose was a TED talk. It was on the topic of procrastination. I decided to watch this one because I happen to be a procrastinator and can relate. In this video, Tim Urban talks about how the mind of a procrastinator works and how it is different from a regular person. He goes through what it means to be a procrastinator and how it affects life. The universal idea that goes with this video is simply just doing things that you may not want to do because procrastination is just delaying a task in favor of doing something more enjoyable. I highly recommend this video because it's incredibly insightful and engaging.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I chose to watch this TED Talk because I've been known to be stubborn and sometimes struggle with being wrong. Kathryn Schulz offers her thoughts about being wrong. We all have been wrong before. It is said very often that everyone has been wrong at some point so it’s fine but we also live in the present not the past or future, so we don't actively process the possibility that we are wrong. Being wrong doesn't feel any different than being right, so we generally assume that we are right. Everyone will be wrong at some point and realize it, the point is to get comfortable with the feelings of being wrong such as dread and embarrassment so that we can rediscover wonder.&nbsp;This connects to the universal idea of being right or wrong and having a sense of wonder.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>My second category of entertainment I chose was also a TED talk. However, this one was on the topic of overthinking. I decided to watch this one because I think this is a common problem in our society and one I have found myself doing as well. In this video, Malak ElSheikh talks about what overthinking is and how close the relationship between anxiety and overthinking is. She talks about the common misconceptions about overthinking and gives different ways to combat overthinking in everyday life. This connects to the universal idea of worrying about the future you can't control. I would recommend this TED talk because it's very interesting and informative.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>I decided to watch How To Change Your Mind because the abilities and history of psychedelics are very interesting. We follow Michael Pollan as he starts his journey through psychedelics. He begins with LSD, telling us about Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann who found the hallucinogenic compound. He recites to us the accounts of Bicycle Day, which is the first day anyone intentionally took LSD. He tells us the possibilities of micro-dosing, and the abilities LSD could hold. This documentary showcases the search for knowledge and experience, connecting to the universal idea of those. </div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Golf is a growing sport and new technologies have been constantly changing the game. We have learned how to take better care of the golf course and surrounding environment with remote sensors for soil testing the moisture, temperature and salt concentration. Major advancements have also allowed course managers to precisely spread fertilizer and chemicals for weed control. New technologies also allow players to gain huge insights to their game and make practice time more productive. With more productive practice time golfers are more likely to enjoy their time golfing especially if the course is well-kept. This relates to the universal idea of growing and changing technology and how working smarter not harder can pay off.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>In 1997, Suzanne Simard found that trees communicate via a network of fungi. The branches of the fungi travel between trees sharing environmental information and nutrients. As one tree starts to die, the mycelium will transfer the needed resources from one tree to the one in need. These networks mimic that of the human mind, humanizing nature and showing the similarities between nature and humans. The search for community is a vital human act, as well as a natural process.</div>]]></description>
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