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The Power of Voice: Serial, A Gripping Story Told as a Podcast?

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  In 2014, the podcast Serial asked the question: Was Adnan Syed wrongfully convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee? Season 1 of Serial The podcast Seria l talks about the beginning of the murder of Hae Min Lee. The first episode follows Sarah Koenig and how she tries to piece together what happened that fateful day. She lays out the basic facts: Hae Min Lee, a bright high school student, vanished after school on January 13, 1999. Her body was found weeks later in a park, and Adnan, her ex-boyfriend, was arrested and sentenced to life in prison. Sarah talks to Adnan Syed, his old friends, and potential alibis. Sarah has doubts whether Adnan truly committed the murder, and the podcast shares other possible scenarios about the murder. Adnan Syed and Hae Min Lee   I really enjoyed the first episode as it was a blend of curiosity and suspense. Sarah Koenig’s narrative craftsmanship turned a cold case into a gripping, episodic mystery. By breaking the story into cliff...
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Don’t Skip English: Why It’s the Backbone for University Success

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  Emiko Franzen from  Reader's Digest While many people born in Canada (me included) grew up speaking English, we tend to look down on English within school. What does it even teach us? We already speak English. And some may also say that STEM students don’t need advanced English. What does Shakespeare have to do with computers?  The reality is, in today’s competitive academic and professional world, strong communication and media literacy skills are more important than ever. Writing, critical thinking, and communication skills are important across all programs. Here’s why I believe Grade 12 University English should be mandatory for every university program. While English may not be everyone's cup of tea, the skills we learn in Grade 12 University English classes are universal skills that translate well into university and beyond. The world is changing; with the rise of AI and fake news, it is more important than ever to have critical thinking and media literacy skills. ...
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