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Cyrus Carmack-Belton Case
You may have seen on social media a huge debate surrounding recent boycotts against Asian-owned stores by the black community. This sudden rise is caused by the Cyrus Carmack-Belton case, in which a 14-year-old was shot dead by Rick Chow—an Asian store owner. Although this is a small moment in history, this controversy reflects a larger issue of harmful stereotypes. Try to guess the verdict after reading the context, prosecution, and defense! Context Around 8:00 PM on May 28,
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Sep 213 min read


How Does Court Work (NJ Specific)
In New Jersey, there are five different courts: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court, the Appellate Division of the Superior Court, the Tax Court, and the Municipal Court. Superior Court Houses trials for cases involving criminal, civil, and family law Criminal Cases: The defendant is accused of a serious crime (like robbery or murder) A prosecutor tries to prove that the defendant is guilty The defense attorney tries to prove that the defendant is innocent Often decided not
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Sep 144 min read


Digital Footprint
What is Digital Footprint? Short answer: the history of what you did on the internet. It’s the unique trail that a user creates while using the internet. There are two main categories: active and passive. Active data collects your choices and requires a response or action. Social media posts, emails, and accepting cookies on websites. Passive data is collected without you knowing. Apps use your likes, shares, and comments to recommend specific advertisements. Why does this
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May 183 min read
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