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Category: Essays

Essay Contest
May 22, 2025May 22, 2025VHaller

Students Reveal Their Superpower

thanksgiving essays
December 12, 2024December 12, 2024VALERIE CONKLIN

Over the Break

By Mia Mikki
December 15, 2023March 18, 2024VHaller

Review: ‘Temple Folk’ Explores the Black American Muslim Experience

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May 24, 2022May 26, 2023EJohnson

Students Reflect on the Meaning of Home

By Emma Delahanty 
December 12, 2021December 12, 2024VALERIE CONKLIN

The Forgotten

By Babett Sason
December 12, 2021December 12, 2024VALERIE CONKLIN

Breaking Traditions

By Irza Waraich
December 12, 2021December 12, 2024VALERIE CONKLIN

How My Family Saved Thanksgiving 

By Anthony Ruiz
December 12, 2021December 12, 2024VALERIE CONKLIN

Alcoholics Give Thanks for 24-hour Share-A-Thon on Thanksgiving

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May 25, 2021May 28, 2021VHaller

Students Reflect on Life During the Pandemic

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