Presley’s Column

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A Nation Divided

A reflection on how political violence in America reveals a deeper crisis of empathy, where grief is selective, outrage is weaponized, and human dignity is subordinated to ideology.

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Shame, Pride, and National Identity: Confronting the Past

An examination of national pride versus shame in history, arguing that genuine pride comes with an honest engagement with the past and a commitment to accountability and change for the future.

*Originally submitted to the 2025 John Locke Essay Competition (History Question 2) *

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The Forgotten Women

While there are so many headlines circulating on the nightly news, this article calls attention to a tragic issue that has been overlooked for far too long.

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Quarantine and the Teenage Brain

A student analyzes the effects of quarantine, social media usage and the pandemic on teenage mental health and social life. Story by Presley Frank, Illustration by Mallika Sunder.

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Reform the Police

Seventh grade student in Arizona makes her case for United States police reform. Story by Presley Frank, Photo by Koshu Kunii.

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