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Left Behind: the Hidden Impact of COVID-19 on Siblings of Those with Disabilities
This student story was originally published in blue bean‘s first print issue which highlighted the topic of learning differences. You ... -
The Election is Over… Or Is It? – November 2020 Satire
Good morning! It is November 22nd, which means that the 2020 election is (still) officially over. For most people, at ... -
The Future of Blue Bean
To those who follow blue bean, In this post, I’ll be talking about the future of blue bean, and ... -
Your Morning Briefing (2020 Edition) – October 2020 Satire
Obama Endorses Joe Biden for President At the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Barack Obama formally endorsed Joe Biden for president. ... -
Disney’s Mulan: Off-Screen Representation Matters
Grossing over $100,000,000 and receiving major critical acclaim, the original 1998 animated historical action film Mulan was regarded as a ... -
The Business of Education – “Why are we still taking the SAT?”
In 2019, over two million students spent months studying only to be fed into a machine, designed to covertly reduce ... -
Practicing Inclusion in Diverse Areas: The Dublin Inclusion Project
“No matter how many speeches I did for the Black Student Union, nobody listened the way they are now. Ignorance ... -
Through the Webcam: Zoom and Cognitive Health through the Lens of Care Facilities
“You chose a good time to call me,” Carole Dien laughs, explaining that her physical therapist had just placed a ... -
The Beadside: Student Initiative
On Instagram last week, I was scrolling through the Explore page when I came across a dainty, forest-green, bead bracelet. ... -
An Honest Graduation Speech – August 2020 Satire
Good morning! It’s wonderful to see everyone here today. Nothing brings me more joy than seeing your faces crowded into ... -
Mental Health Stigma – A Guide On Supporting Others
When he first told me that he was unwell, I was taken aback. “really?” I thought to myself. As someone ... -
How to Help Lebanon – A Guide On Supporting Those In Need
On August 4th, one of the largest explosions in history shook Beirut, Lebanon, originating from the port of Beirut. The ... -
Megan Thee Stallion Shot: The Meme-ification of Black Women’s Suffering
“The most neglected person in America is the black woman.” – Malcolm X, civil rights leader and activist Megan Thee ... -
Harvey Weinstein: The Mogul’s Impact in Review
We’ve all heard of the #MeToo movement of 2017, the culmination of years of pent-up, neglected, and silenced sexual abuse ... -
The Case for Diversifying High School Literature
From The Great Gatsby to To Kill a Mockingbird to The Catcher in the Rye, the American high school English ... -
Gen Z Has More Power Than You Think
The recent surge in the Black Lives Matter movement has not only served as a global push for positive change ... -
Is It Possible to Separate the Art From the Artist? – “Cancel Culture”
Ansel Elgort, J.K. Rowling, and Doja Cat are all countless public figures who have been dragged into “cancel culture,” a ... -
Hamilton’s Cultural Significance–and Potential Cancellation–Amidst BLM
Hamilton—the critically acclaimed, Tony-Award winning musical sensation written by and starring Lin-Manuel Miranda–was recently released on the platform Disney+ for ... -
Commemorate or Incriminate: To Pull Down or Prize Historic Statues
The recent murder of George Floyd has not only spurred a global Black Lives Matter movement but has catalyzed the ... -
Ways To Educate – A Guide On Enlightening Others
The Black Lives Matter movement is a new era for all. Similar to the death of Emmett Till, which kick-started ... -
Teen Mental Health Forum – Student Initiative
Concerns about mental health, especially amongst teenagers, has become an especially pertinent issue during the age of the Coronavirus. Many ... -
A Week in Quarantine (From Determination to Despair In Just 5 Days) – July 2020 ...
One night I had a dream. I’m lying in a hospital bed, the sheets damp and sticky against my skin, ... -
LGBTQ+ Representation in Children’s Media: Is Spongebob Gay? (PRIDE EDITION)
This Pride month, many corporations have changed their logos to varying iterations of the Pride flag emblem. Some members of ... -
Implicit Racism Rampant In My Community: The Bay Area Isn’t The Safe Haven We Presume ...
I have lived in, what I presumed to be, a predominantly progressive community my entire life. Not once did I ... -
“Why Harvard?” – June 2020 Satire
A College Supplement: “Why Harvard [Or Insert Your Prestigious Institution of Choice Here]?” The summer before sophomore year, I travelled ... -
Why Quarantine Is Beneficial For Teenagers
Many people have been isolated from their friends and family members for several weeks. This toll that isolation has taken ... -
Five Asian-American Trailblazers Within The Broadway Community
The Asian demographic consistently ranks as one of the lowest represented minority groups throughout the media. That isn’t to say ... -
George Floyd: Racism Hasn’t Increased, It’s Being Filmed
Imagine being stopped in the street for doing nothing wrong and fearing that you may likely never walk away again. ... -
How COVID-19 Is Affecting The Navajo Nation
As the weeks in quarantine drag on, the coronavirus continues to rob the lives of people around the world. Some ... -
Netflix’s Never Have I Ever: My Thoughts as an Indian-American Girl living in the Bay-Area
Introduction The streaming platform Netflix has recently made headlines by being one of the first production companies to feature a ... -
Coronavirus Fundraising Initiative: Love Through Colors Makes Its Mark
A Coronavirus Fundraising Initiative: Love Through Colors I have seen social media transform before my eyes throughout the ongoing pandemic. ... -
How Coronavirus Is Effecting The College Process For Current Juniors (the nitty-gritty details)
How Is Coronavirus Effecting The College Process For Current Juniors And Beyond? Continue reading. In the months since the COVID-19 ... -
College Admissions Are Changing Because Of Coronavirus
College admissions are changing because of coronavirus! Amidst all that is happening, I can’t help but think about the seniors ... -
Student Mental Health During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Student mental health has been very prominent since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Recently, I’ve felt like my hope ... -
How to Make The Most Out of Quarantine
I know the state you’re in right now because it’s the state most of us have all been in this ...
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