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Happenings in Environmental Club
With the remodeling of Brooklyn Friends Upper School Environmental Club, specifically its name rebranding, climate-caring students are...
Odessa Gelman
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Overall Thoughts and Opinions on Starting the IB program at Brooklyn Friends School
The IB program is a rigorous one designed to “...provide an education that enables students to make sense of the complexities of the...
Odessa Gelman
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How to Support Students and Their Well-being in the Intense Environment of IB
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is known for its rigorous curriculum, challenging students to excel academically, while...
Odessa Gelman
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Genetic Modification and it’s Recent Effects on Medical Capabilities
In the ever-changing world of medicine, genetic modification is opening up compelling new possibilities. Recent breakthroughs in this...
Odessa Gelman
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The Climate Crisis in the United States
The United States is challenged with an continuous climate crisis which needs urgent attention and collective support. The impact of...
Odessa Gelman
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Young People's Feelings Around the Changing Environment
In 2023, it’s an agonizing reality that teenagers are growing up with an overwhelming fear of inheriting the planet on the brink of...
Odessa Gelman
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Childhood Halloween Movies: Hocus Pocus and a Teenager's Nostalgia
As a teenager who has grown up watching Halloween movies, there are few films that hold a special place in my heart like "Hocus Pocus"...
Odessa Gelman
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“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” and its Relevance to Modern High School Experiences
When the 2012 film adaptation of Stephen Chbosky's novel, The Perks of Being a Wallflower , hit theaters, it left an undeniable mark on...
Odessa Gelman
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