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Rural Schools

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America has a rural school problem, and it needs to be addressed By: Sam Pimental – 2023 Summer Intern It’s no secret that rural schools are inferior to suburban schools, but it needs to be brought to the spotlight more…

2023 Internship Photos

2023 Interns at the PA Capitol

2023 Internship Photos Our 2023 summer interns had the opportunity to visit the PA State Capitol, Susquehanna Museum of Art, and City Hall. Take a look at pictures from the program below. The Journal of International Thought 2023 During their…

LGBTQ+ Legislation

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People who care about justice should stop targeting LGBTQ+ youth By: Sol Thamilarasan – 2023 Summer Intern Imagine yourself as a kid who was always kept in a binarized box. You weren’t allowed to express your true sexuality or gender…

Progress and Growth are not the Same Thing

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By: Jackson Kane – 2023 Summer Intern Last year, about 7.6 million hectares of new agricultural land were created, according to Bloomberg News. This makes food cheaper for the consumer. Last year, 4 billion metric tons of food were produced,…

Digital Literacy

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Students today need to be literate in both media and the digital world By: Tyler Hartl – 2023 Summer Intern Digital literacy is one of the most important skills of the 21st century. It can be defined as having the…

Immigration Reform

The United States desperately needs immigration reform By: Aiden Pinsker – 2023 Summer Intern This past year I competed in the National History Day competition where I created a website detailing the story of U.S. Rep. Emanuel Celler’s (D-NY) 40-year…

2023 International Young Leaders Conference

August 2, 2023 The Value of A Life | International Young Leaders Conference About The Event The 2023 International Young Leaders Conference was held on 2 August 2023 at Harrisburg University. Our summer interns organized the conference over the course…