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No 8th Grader is an Island

Tough Love

By Kzaryza Laforteza,
Rylee Laforteza, Kallysha Ranario
Published March 20, 2023 at 12:51 PM AKDT

Stereotypes permeate our world. But how often do you explore how they affect your life? Three Unalaska 8th graders decided to examine one specific stereotype that permeates their world.

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