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Safe Haven Baby Boxes Provides Anonymous Surrender Option for Mothers
Pam Stenzel’s ringtone is a fireman’s pager. She wants to make sure she can hear it ring at every hour ... -
10 Pieces of College Advice from a Senior Survivor
I know, I know…a year before today, I was in your position—a junior about to embark on the college application ... -
NFTs Reaffirm the Classism of Internet Culture
Duke University recently became one of the first educational institutions to introduce NFTs as representing educational credentials, marking another step ... -
Depop Ushers in a New Age of Fashion and Self-Expression
From age six to nine, my younger sister and I donned our self-inflicted uniform of cotton Tea dresses. They were ... -
Elizabeth Holmes Fraudulence Puts Silicon Valley on Trial
The poster child of Silicon Valley and girlbossery took another stumbling fall on January 4th, 2022. Elizabeth Holmes, former CEO ... -
Dance: A Newfound Means of Therapy
According to a study from MRC data, in September 2021, global music streaming was up by a remarkable 25.9% from ... -
The Astroworld Tragedy: Stop This Victim-Blaming Narrative
“I already know nobody in this comment section was at Astroworld tryna blame Travis Scott for [something] that wasn’t his ... -
The True Cost of Diminishing Declining Mental Health Rates
In 2019, it was reported that 1 in 5 US adults experienced mental illness (51.5 million people) and that 1 ... -
What Religion Taught Me About Education
Being educated does not mean knowing specific maxims, dates, or names but rather means gathering the tools you need to ... -
Propaganda and Persuasion: An Investigation
“War is Peace. Freedom is Slavery. Ignorance is Strength” -George Orwell, 1984 This iconic slogan encapsulates the way in which ... -
The Teenage Narrative Lacks Teenage Input
Despite the age-old saying, I do judge my books by their covers. Although sometimes I feel guilty for this habit, ... -
Protests Bring Forth a New Wave of Suppressing the Press
The power of journalism is the reason why elite individuals have difficulty suing for libel, why freedom of the press ... -
Memes for the Marginalized
As a member of Gen Z, I believe that memes are a great source of communication. A successful meme plays ... -
Sexual Abuse Allegations Taint National Theatre of Greece
Warning: this piece contains descriptions of sexual assault. Can we as a society continue to venerate artistic brilliance if its ... -
Battling the Impact of Toxic Social Media
Social media plays a major part in our lives. From catching up with friends to supporting small businesses, social media ... -
Why the Connecticut Lawsuit Against Transgender Athletes is Unfounded: A Report from a Connecticut Teenager
The life of a transgender adolescent is difficult enough, what with both teenage tribulations and struggling with gender identity. Yet, ... -
The 78th Golden Globe Signals a Lengthy Road to Equity
On February 3rd, the nominations for the 78th Golden Globe Awards were announced virtually. Immediately, some categories garnered widespread attention; ... -
COVID-19 Exposed National Statistical Illiteracy
As of March 3rd, approximately 80 million vaccines have been administered in the United States. More than 28 million COVID-19 ... -
The Art of Socially-Conscious Rap
Emerging in the 1970s, the rap genre has been instrumental in bringing together people globally. Artists such as 2Pac, NWA, ... -
The SAT: An Inaccurate Measure of Students’ Academic Ability
For nearly a century, colleges have relied upon the SAT as a consistent metric by which they evaluate applicants. The ... -
The Hispanic and LatinX Communities are Critical to the US Economy
Today’s period of financial uncertainty prompts careful review of the factors that create prosperity in the United States’ economy. The ... -
Food is Medicine
Food is medicine, and your body is a temple. Though it may sound cliché, the principle is true. We are ... -
Regarding the State of Our Electoral Process – February 2021 Satire
To the Citizens of the Republic, I come to you, eyelids twitching, to ask you the following: What in the ... -
Art Through Illness
The use of art to describe and display mental health disorders is commonplace. From post-impressionist Edvard Munch’s vision in which ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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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