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As a fresh graduate from high school, I was searching for a job, like many other Americans currently are. I had worked two jobs before that, as a lifeguard and as a server/dishwasher. I gained both through friends and family; this was my first time using a job application website. After applying to ten jobs
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Since his campaign, President Trump promised a series of tariff increases that would violate current trade precedent, potentially stirring trade issues along the southernmost border with Mexico. Trump’s proposed trade policy threatens the Texas economy and the livelihoods of over 17 million laborers whose jobs depend on importing and exporting goods from Mexico. In Texas,
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Walking in the city. Urban exploration. It’s that simple. I often find myself lost in schoolwork or ideas without a clear vision. The world has become so interconnected it is impossible to find a minute to slow things down and really take everything in. So, I walk. Sometimes it’s just a fifteen-minute stroll or it
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El Salvador is currently on trial by fire to see if it can succeed in the long run. Many supporters have praised the country for being innovative in its technological revolution and wanting newfound freedom from the violence that has dominated its people. Still, opponents argue against the apparent human rights violations that occur, such
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The United States construction industry serves as a cornerstone of economic growth and societal development, providing housing, infrastructure, and employment to millions. However, the workforce of this vital sector relies heavily on immigrant workers, including many without legal documentation, who are crucial to this sector, with around 1 in 4 construction workers in the U.S.
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Giving Tuesday is an international day that promotes global generosity and charity. It’s celebrated every Tuesday after Thanksgiving since 2012, as part of a joint initiative by the United Nations Foundation and philanthropist Henry Timms of New York City. The foundation and day celebrates the idea of radical generosity: The concept that the suffering of
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The elections are over. After much debate and contention by the two legacy parties and the alliance (composed of a legacy minority party and a new party) and a new religious party, the people of Puerto Rico had their ballots cast. Jennifer González has been named the next governor of Puerto Rico. The primary opponent,
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Sofía. That’s the name of the person I do everything for. My five-year-old sister. She’s why I traveled from the 100-by-35-mile island of Puerto Rico to study at Georgia Tech. She’s the reason why I smile every morning, why I study, why I write. I look at our current political landscape, and I feel powerless.
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I don’t think I’ve been asked this question more in my life. Some people think Puerto Rico is a country, some think it’s a state, some know the real answer. But ever since I moved from my home home to Georgia Tech, every conversation starts with a “What’s your major?” followed by a “Where are
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