Refine And Shine: Celebrating Women on the Line︱History
By Kelly
March Eighth is known as International Women’s Day. To celebrate, here are some of the most influential and important women throughout history. Some might not be as famous as others but they all contributed to our society.
Cleopatra, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, is one of the most well-known female figures in history. She wasn’t only a powerful queen but also a skilled diplomat and a great warrior. Cleopatra’s relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony played a crucial role in the politics of the Roman Republic. She was effective in communicating with both Egyptians and Romans alike. She used her ability to build alliances and maintain Egypt's independence.
Joan of Arc, aka the Maid of Orléans, was a French heroine who played a pivotal role during the Hundred Years’ War between France and England. She claimed that she had received divine guidance, which led her to support Charles VII and ultimately contributed to his coronation. Joan of Arc’s bravery and leadership on the battlefield made her an enduring symbol of French unity.
Marie Curie was a pioneering physicist and chemist who conducted groundbreaking research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and remains the only person to have won Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields (Physics and Chemistry). Curie’s discoveries revolutionized our understanding of atomic structure and laid the foundation for modern nuclear physics.
Rosa Parks was an African American civil rights activist whose refusal to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955. Her act of defiance became a symbol of the civil rights movement in the United States and inspired countless others to stand up against racial injustice.
Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate. Despite facing threats from the Taliban for her advocacy work, Malala continued to speak out for girls’ right to education. Her resilience and courage have made her a global symbol of peaceful protest and youth empowerment.
These women represent just a few examples of the many influential and important figures throughout history who have left an indelible mark on society through their actions, achievements, and advocacy.
Women’s International Month︱History
By Sophia M
March is the month of Women’s International Month. It’s a whole month where people around the world celebrate all the amazing things that girls and women do. It’s kind of like giving a big high-five to our moms, sisters, teachers, and all the ladies out there for being awesome. We learn about famous women who have done great stuff, like flying planes, making important discoveries, and even running countries. It’s a time to remember that girls can do anything they set their minds to, and it’s important to treat everyone fairly no matter if they’re a boy or a girl. Cool, right?
Harriet Tubman Day︱History
By Kira
This is a day where we honor the anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman. It is celebrated on March 10. On this day, we honor her as a fighter for wanting freedom. It is mainly celebrated in Maryland. She helped many slaves to freedom. Harriet was considered a heroic person. She was also considered a great leader that led some slaves to start a new life and some to unfortunately die. Many people had been saved from the same life she was accustomed. People looked up to her and soon the African Americans weren’t seen the same. They were seen in different perspectives after it. We celebrate her accomplishment in freeing many slaves. Tubman helped make a difference in many African-American lives. FACT: Did you know that Harriet Tubman changed her name in honor of her mother? Her real name was Araminta “Minty” Ross.
The evolution of Duolingo’s design︱History
By Sofia R
Almost every gen z knows Duolingo, but do they know the history between its character designs changes? Well, Duolingo has been through plenty of diverse designs! We’ll be time traveling back to where it started all to demonstrate the changes in the app…
This is recognized as the first design for Duo, Luis Vohn Ahn was adamant about having a mascot for the company which they created immediately. However the Typograph of this character design was not so interesting.
The new features of this design would be more 3D like as well as a beak. Which most viewers decided the design as “got this kind of creepier textured version like if they were piercing at your soul..” -Murphy.
This design was described as hard to create for the character designer and described him as having an “Identity crisis”- Murphy. They now wanted to show him more a gameplay version to attract others. Which worked with gathering attention from viewers with this much simpler design.
Duo has unlocked the ability show emotions through notification and this was his era where he was iconic in TikTok and went viral through his blunt tweets to fans. Developers made this design for him to be easier to animate with gameplays to learn languages.
Fun Facts!
• Duo has been given praise over now for his cute design which rises more users to his app
•Cup has become popular over the meme TikTok has created of Duo of duo hunting you down if you finish your Spanish lesson
•Murphy described 2014 and 2018 duo as “This edition of Duo significantly increased the cute factor”
•There was rumor that the CPO disliked green which resulted them creating Duo green as a joke basically.
More about Bloody Mary︱History
By Sophia R.
Who is she? -- We have heard of her, and we have feared her. Bloody Mary. Demonic entity that children are afraid of. But where exactly did Bloody Mary come from? And what is she anyway?
Where did the concept come from? -- Everybody knows her. The abhorrent urban legend of a woman. Once you chant her name three times, she’ll appear beside you. Well, Bloody Mary might be one of the most infamous ghost stories of all time. But what is her origin? Stories about humans summoning supernatural beings from a mirror date back to Ancient Greece.
Inspiration -- Many believe Bloody Mary would be recognized as heir to the throne of daughter King Henry the eighth. She was england's first royal queen to rule without a male by herself side to keep her in track. She was known as well for her intense devout commitment for Catholic. Which ehr rage was awoken by English Protestants splintered the church. She had excreted hundreds of Protestants that disagreed with her religion. Many people believed her to be the inspiration for this horrendous ritual for Bloody Mary. Of course, there is much more depictions on her, but the public view mainly believe that she was originated from the daughter of King Henry The Eighth.Many believe the story begins with Mary I, who was the heir to the throne as the eldest daughter of King Henry VIII. Mary Tudor is considered the muse, or inspiration, for this horrendous Bloody Mary legend. She was England's first royal queen to rule as Queen Regnant, getting to power through inheritance and not marriage. She is known for her intense, devout commitment for Catholicism, and for targeting English Protestants who splintered from the Church during her reign. Mary I had hundreds of Protestants executed for disagreeing with her religion. Of course, there are other versions of some malicious, supernatural entity referred to as Bloody Mary. But the public mainly believes that her origin story is that of the daughter of King Henry VIII.