A Small Glossary of Pure Korean Words
Pure Korean Words Pure Korean words (순우리말) were created originally as Hangul and is native to Korean, without roots in Hanja (Chinese). Though much of 순우리말 has been destroyed or lost, we know at…
How We Drew the World
What we choose to put on a map reveals how we see the world. By Sieun Bok 3 minutes Why is north always “up”? It’s a question that sounds almost silly at first. Of…
The Importance of Southern and Western African Mythology
Southern and Western African Mythology By Bayleigh Toth Throughout your life, you may have heard stories of Greek mythology, Chinese mythology, or other popular ones. Perhaps you’ve heard about Poseidon or Pangu. But do…
Jane Goodall’s Legacy of Empathy
Jane Goodall’s Legacy of Bringing Empathy into Science Jane Goodall brought a crucial, grounding touch of empathy into the common scientific method of her time. She singlehandedly steered science into the morally correct direction…
Disappearing Nature Words
The language we use to describe nature is disappearing. So is essential human connection to nature. Poetic words often used to describe nature are slowly being erased from online databases–and our knowledge–across the world.…
Conversation Prompts
Cultural Exchange and Active Listening Activity #1 Purpose: Engage in cultural exchange and practice active listening. Below are some creative prompts to spark cultural and language exchange. These prompts are tailored for a culturally…
Society’s Most Urgent Problem: Lack of Empathy
What is society’s most urgent problem, and what can we do to solve it? Though night falls like a silk quilt over a small Louisiana town, the air remains thick with toxic chemicals, heavy…
Why SEL?
Why is social-emotional learning (SEL) important? SEL is important because it teaches students to cultivate positive prosocial traits, such as empathy, compassion, self-awareness, self-control, and responsible decision-making (Yale School of Medicine, 2023). Frequently, these…
Empathify 2025-2026 Style Guide
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