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Carpe Diem and the Price of Individuality
By Sarah Oliveira Few films capture the bittersweet transition from adolescence to adulthood as powerfully as Dead Poet’s Society. In a world where youthful aspiration meets the painful realities of life, and young people are constantly pressured to follow rigid expectations, the film delivers a timeless and crucial message: seize the day, no matter the…
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The Hidden Language of Belonging
A Memoir: By Sarah Oliveira It was the summer of 2016 in Brazil, where the streets were lively with music and the sweet breeze rustled along the palm trees outside our home, carrying a familiar scent of hibiscus flowers. I was playing in the yard with my friends, lost in the joy of childhood, when…
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Freely Given or Fiercely Fought?
By Sarah Oliveira Throughout history, knowledge and curiosity have been recognized as fundamental forces that guide human improvements and drive social change. Along with the pursuit of knowledge, comes the power of education—a “privilege” not afforded to all, that has been withheld from marginalized groups countless of times as a means of maintaining power and…
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Holy Harm
By Sarah Oliveira Around the world, countless women are forced to comply with laws and customs that deny them basic human rights in the name of extremist religious principles. In places like Afghanistan where the Taliban rules, religion is manipulated to fit a fundamentalist narrative and serve as a justification for forced child marriages, suspension…
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The Role of Ultra-Processed Foods in Modern Diets and Public Health
By Sarah Oliveira Ultra-processed foods have become a staple in modern diets and are most widely consumed in Western countries like the United States. These packaged and modified foods are often linked to several health issues including heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. Containing an array of additives such as artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives, over…
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Ambition And Satisfaction Balance
Finding a balance between ambition and satisfaction in life can be challenging, as these two things can sometimes seem at odds with one another. On one hand, ambition can drive us to achieve our goals and pursue our dreams, but it can also lead to a never-ending cycle of striving for more, which can be…
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