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Philadelphia Reacts to the End of Roe v. Wade

By Kasey Shamis | July 15

On June 24, 2022, protestors gathered at Philadelphia’s City Hall holding signs, some reading, “Abortion is Healthcare” and “I will not go quietly back to the 1950s”. This reversal is not only affecting women’s reproductive rights but also access to contraception. Pennsylvania, like many other states, is facing an uncertain future in abortion healthcare as it relies on the results of the gubernatorial election on November 8.

Overcoming the Impact of Divorce on Children

By Omkar Katkade | June 13

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In America, I faced Islamophobia right from the start

By Umme Orthy | June 6

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“I had to navigate a new language and cultural differences, and just try to fit into an environment that still felt foreign. On top of that, I became a ‘language broker’ for my parents,” writes Umme Orthy. | Tara Moore/Getty Images

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Millions of children translate for their immigrant families. I am one of them.

By Umme Orthy | June 5

Since coming to America, my parents have relied on me to navigate school conferences, doctors’ appointments, and even tax forms. Now I’m headed to college.

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The Invasion of Ukraine: What are Putin's Motives?

By Sasha Fishilevich | June 1

As Russia's months long invasion of Ukraine continues, many are left still wondering what exactly his motives are.

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May is Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

By Jennifer Tran | May 31

As this year's Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month comes to a close, we reflect on this year's theme and what it means for the community.

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Philadelphia Youth in Local Politics: Part 1

By Kasey Shamis | May 15

The Pennsylvania Primary Elections are taking place this upcoming Tuesday. Two candidates share their feelings on voting and holding public office in part one of this two part election article!

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What Happened to the Golden Globes?

By Teora Milson | Apr. 8

What happened to the previously highly viewed golden globes?

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1967 Black Student Walkout Historical Marker Unveiling

By Kasey Shamis | Apr. 7

On March 19, 2022, elected officials, activists, and other Philadelphians gathered for the unveiling of the Black Student Walkouts historical marker at the intersection of 21st and Winter Streets that was organized by Helen Gym and Masterman High School alumni.

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Wolf’s Budget Proposal Sparks Uncertainty in the Charter Community

By Seppi Carran Kohler | Mar. 31

Gov. Wolf and committees have finally pushed the last details if their PA Charter Reform proposal after a 25 year halt in charter legislation

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Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival: Get Tickets to Attend The Screenings Today!

By Seppi Carran Kohler | Mar. 30

Philadelphia Film Society is now a day away from its four-day Green Screen: Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival from March 31st - April 3rd.

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Every Philadelphia School District Building Required to Have a Gender-Neutral Bathroom in an Effort to Support LGBTQ+ Students

By Amy Liao | Mar. 25

Gender-neutral bathrooms: The start of a welcoming and supportive environment within our schools.

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PA Youth Vote Civic Engagement Program: Apply Today!

By Sophia Roach and Risa Garg | Mar. 23

Youth voting has become increasingly important throughout the years. What does voting education provide for youth voters? How does this education increase voting? Here is what PA Youth Vote is doing to provide our youth voters with the knowledge and engagement needed to change the culture of voting as the Commonwealth of PA is mobilized to turn out in 2022!

Masking requirement flyer from the Philadelphia School District. [Credit: Kaitlyn Rodriguez/Bullhorn]

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Students Perspective On New Covid Procedures

By Seppi Carran Kohler | Mar. 9

A student's look at the 2021-22 school years recent use of past and new Covid Protocol.

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College Readiness With The College Fairy: Common App

Mar. 9

College Readiness With The College Fairy. An event hosted by Bullhorn and UrbEd, led by Cigus Vanni who is known as the "College Fairy". In our third week we go over the Common APP. What are the benefits? How can you use it to find colleges? How can you use it for applying to colleges? and much more.

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College Readiness With The College Fairy: Naviance

Mar. 9

College Readiness With The College Fairy. An event hosted by Bullhorn and UrbEd, led by Cigus Vanni who is known as the "College Fairy". In our second week we go over Naviance. What are the benefits? How can you use it to find colleges? How can you use it for recommendation letters? And much more.

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College Readiness With The College Fairy: Financial Aid

Mar. 9

College Readiness With The College Fairy. An event hosted by Bullhorn and UrbEd, led by Cigus Vanni who is known as the "College Fairy". In our first week, we go over Financial aid. What are the benefits? How can a student apply? What information does it need? and much more.

“It seems silly now, but I really thought America was paradise on earth,” Ajibola Elizabeth Junaid writes. | Youngrae Kim for Chalkbeat

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I Expected The America I Had Seen on TV. But Life on Chicago’s South Side is a Struggle.

By Ajibola Elizabeth Junaid | Mar. 8

The realities of racism, poverty, food insecurity, and gun violence surprised me.

North Star Academy Lincoln Park High School. senior Chimdindu Okafor, photographed at the school’s college office, has been accepted to 22 colleges so far. | Uncommon Schools

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Here’s What Happened When My ‘No Excuses’ School Piloted a Restorative Justice Program

By Chimdindu Okafor | Mar. 7

I had advocated for new approaches to discipline. Then I benefitted from them.

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Why I see myself at an HBCU

By Chimdindu Okafor | Mar. 6

While visiting historically Black campuses, I began to reimagine what my college experience could be.

“Our broken building and the challenges that make daily living and learning so much harder aren’t the only things that define Phillips,” writes Ajibola Junaid, a Wendell Phillips Academy High School senior. | Youngrae Kim for Chalkbeat

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Think my South Side high school is a ‘bad school’? Think again.

By Ajibola Elizabeth Junaid | Mar. 2

Here’s what I want you to know about Chicago’s Wendell Phillips Academy High School.

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The Lack of School District Libraries Sparks Concern

By Amy Liao | Mar. 1

In the past 30 years, the number of libraries at Philly School District has dropped tremendously. What does this mean for students, and what have some schools done about it?

“The essays I ended up submitting were more reflective of my character than my earlier drafts because they were rooted in the joy that defines me as much as anything else,” Lin Lin, a Chalkbeat Student Voices fellow, writes. Credit: Whitney Hayward/Portland Press Herald/Getty Images

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There’s More Than One Way to Write a College Essay

By Lin Lin | Feb. 28

I resented the expectation that I lead with my trauma. But trauma is not the only thing that defines me, and it’s not the only reason I deserve to go to college.

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