Madeleine Yu is a third year Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience major at UCSD with a double minor in Music and Biology. She is a dedicated coffee drinker, traveler, and music appreciator, who loves to watch scary movies. In the future, Madeleine hopes to go into neuroscience research to study music cognition and memory.
MADELEINE YU | ONLINE REPORTER | SQ ONLINE 17-18 Nearly everyone knows someone affected by Alzheimer’s disease; it has become a leading medical issue and is often at the forefront of pharmaceutical research. Every year, more and more drugs are introduced for testing, but despite this abundance, not one has managed to succeed in…
MADELEINE YU | ONLINE REPORTER | SQ ONLINE 17-18 When people consider the effects of climate change, the catastrophic outcomes of the rapid melting of glaciers and ice sheets may immediately come to mind. This anxiety is understandable: just a 200mm increase in sea levels could displace thousands who live in coastal regions and…
MADELEINE YU | ONLINE REPORTER | SQ ONLINE 17-18 It is strange to think that our sense of body is not confined to the limits of our physical being; yet, this has been proven true in a vast number of scientific studies. The body can extend beyond its physical limitations; for instance, a study…
MADELEINE YU | SQ ONLINE | REPORTER 17-18 Recalling the right information can change everything. In the late 1990s, psychiatrists and psychologists all over the nation faced lawsuits for malpractice when patients under their care began to recover memories of childhood sexual abuse. While they were convinced that these memories were their own, many…
MADELEINE YU | SQ ONLINE | BLOGGER 16-17 Well folks, the weeks have zipped by and I hate to be the one to say it, but Finals Week is here. The already-packed Geisel will be the first place to go and believe me, I won’t be anywhere near there when chaos ensues. Every ten…
If you have ever googled the word “dog,” you would know that more than 1.5 billion search results come up. Dogs running, dogs playing, dogs eating, dogs sitting down, dogs listening to music, pensive dogs, sad dogs, side-eye dogs, “doge” dogs…you get the idea. For some strange reason, this species of canine is deeply ingrained…
Anyone else remember the Shrek ketchup that used to line the supermarket condiments aisles when we were younger? It outmatched the ordinary Heinz bottles with a flashy label that advertised the product in “Blastin’ Green” and “Funky Purple.” Unfortunately, I still do. I think I actually pleaded with my mother to buy the novelty table sauce….
For as long as I can remember, one of my family members (we’ll call him A) has always been the kind of person who would forget to lock the front door behind him and would frequently misplace his belongings. As a result, my mother and I spent many years anxiously tearing out our hair on…
For many (myself included), the steady progression towards shorter days and colder weather means a couple of things: a chance to bust out the ‘ol’ scarves and sweaters, WINTER BREAK, and seasonal flavored drinks. Lots and lots of seasonal drinks. As far as I’m concerned, the rest of the year after winter is just a…
MADELEINE YU | BLOGGER | SQ ONLINE (2016–17) When one hears the phrase “drug addiction”, many images come to mind. Dark, dilapidated structures. Empty needles strewn about. Malnourished and lifeless individuals, perhaps. Needless to say, drugs are not seen with a whole lot of positivity. And why would they be? We’ve all been educated on…