The Mundane Gives Way to the Sublime
Published by Nicolas Aldana
I sighed as I flipped the two hundredth page onto the scanning glass. Two hours into scanning documents and only …
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The Past Eight Weeks
Published by Shaiv Kittur
When I first got to Miami eight weeks ago, I had many goals. I wanted to see if I was …
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The Deportation Games
Published by Jeremy Carballo Pineda
It is difficult to express the anxiety, agony, and uneasiness of what and how I feel when I envision myself …
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Between the Lines
Published by Nicolas Aldana
I study the lines on their faces, tracing them in the air in my mind. Lines of stress, confusion, age. …
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Taking America for Granted
Published by Shaiv Kittur
Some people do not realize how lucky they are to live in the United States. There are many negative aspects …
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Two Worlds
Published by Jeremy Carballo Pineda
A simple exchange of words between my mother and I keeps reminding me of how this internship has provided me …
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No Task Too Small
Published by Shaiv Kittur
When I decided to apply to DukeEngage last semester, I expected that I would dramatically change lives. I thought I …
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America, The Great Deceptor
Published by Jeremy Carballo Pineda
“Este es el mejor país en todo el mundo, sin duda…” The validity of this statement is something that …
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ICE Machine
Published by Alexander Frumkin
On our first day at my internship in Miami, the law firm’s human resources coordinator said that immigration law is …
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Kid Gloves
Published by Nicolas Aldana
All right, that’s it. Kid gloves are off. I’m so tired of feeling like a child, I thought as I …
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