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    Articles by Samantha Pak
    From a place of respect | Windows and Mirrors
    From a place of respect | Windows and...
    By Samantha Pak • November 21, 2019 8:30 am

    What does it mean to share your culture with others?

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    Mental health: One size does not fit all | Windows and Mirrors
    Mental health: One size does not fit all...
    By Samantha Pak • November 7, 2019 1:30 am

    The challenges of providing mental health services for communities of color.

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    Professionals in a second language | Windows and Mirrors
    Professionals in a second language | Windows and...
    By Samantha Pak • October 22, 2019 1:30 am

    What is it like to pursue a career in a language that is not your first?

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    Breaking barriers | Windows and Mirrors
    Breaking barriers | Windows and Mirrors
    By Samantha Pak • October 14, 2019 1:30 am

    Spending time in the outdoors has helped veteran Naomi Layco heal physically and mentally after serving in the U.S. Navy.

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    Working toward a more welcoming Eastside | Windows and Mirrors
    Working toward a more welcoming Eastside | Windows...
    By Samantha Pak • September 22, 2019 1:30 am

    Eastside for All has launched to focus on race and social justice advocacy.

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    The audience at Brick & Mortar Books in Redmond listens to authors discussing the importance of representation in stories. Samantha Pak/staff photo
    History: The untold stories | Windows and Mirrors
    By Samantha Pak • September 12, 2019 1:30 am

    What do we not know about the history of the human race?

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    More than the right to vote | Windows and Mirrors
    More than the right to vote | Windows...
    By Samantha Pak • August 26, 2019 1:30 am

    What does it mean to become a U.S. citizen?

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    Remembering to be proud | Windows and Mirrors
    Remembering to be proud | Windows and Mirrors
    By Samantha Pak • August 14, 2019 1:30 am

    “The Art of Alzheimer’s” features work by artists who have Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia.

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    Former Gov. Gary Locke discusses the importance of an accurate census count. Samantha Pak/staff photo
    The importance of being counted | Windows and...
    By Samantha Pak • July 12, 2019 1:30 am

    The 2020 Census is coming and that can greatly affect everything from government representation and federal funding.

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    Proud to be themselves | Windows and Mirrors
    Proud to be themselves | Windows and Mirrors
    By Samantha Pak • June 28, 2019 1:30 am

    June is Pride month and PFLAG Bellevue Eastside has been supporting the local LGBTQ+ community since 1996.

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    Photo courtesy of Nick Wold/Mercer Island High School                                Students from Mercer Island High School’s Margins program met with various nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles, including Watts Towers, where they speak with a representative about the organization’s sustainable garden.
    Closing the margins | Windows and Mirrors
    By Samantha Pak • June 17, 2019 1:30 am

    How a program at Mercer Island High School is helping students affect social change.

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    Best Buddies include everyone | Windows and Mirrors
    Best Buddies include everyone | Windows and Mirrors
    By Samantha Pak • May 17, 2019 1:30 am

    North Creek’s new club this year works to promote inclusion and helps students make friends and connections.

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    Building a community of belonging | Windows and Mirrors
    Building a community of belonging | Windows and...
    By Samantha Pak • May 9, 2019 1:30 am

    LWTech is putting in the work to ensure employees feel welcomed on campus.

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