Summer Writing
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Summer Writing #3: Is Change slow? Nope, I’m just a Woman
Based on “‘Barbie’ Was Supposed to Change Hollywood for Women. Why Didn’t It?” by Nicole Sperling for the New York Times When I received admission into a prestigious STEM summer camp, I was ecstatic at the notion of spending 3 weeks at a university filled with congenial peers. I packed my suitcase giddily, picked out…
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Summer Writing #2: Why Watermelon Salad is Cool
Based on “This Easy Tomato-Watermelon Salad Will Help You Beat the Heat” by Melissa Clark for the New York Times Chinese families don’t eat salads; it’s a well-known fact. I met a girl from Beijing this summer who leaned into me at dinnertime to whisper in a conspiratorial tone, “I’m not used to eating so…
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Summer Writing #1: Into the November US Election
Based on “How Kamala Harris Can Win” by Prof. Michael Sandel for the New York Times Growing up, I watched the opening scenes to “Justice with Michael Sandel” more times than I can count. I distinctly remember the calm manner in which Professor Sandel directed his speeches, cleverly conveying profound messages within. Not long after,…
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