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Taking a Closer Look at the Keto Diet and its Implications

In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in healthy eating and a heightened consciousness of one’s food choices. Various specialized diets, such as the vegan and paleo diets, have risen in popularity. Among... Read More

March for Science: The Spread of the Scientist/Activist

BY BAR YOSEF| SQ ONLINE WRITER | SQ ONLINE (2016-17) ____________________________________________________________________________ On Earth Day, 15,000 people gathered in downtown San Diego and marched from Civic Center Plaza to Waterfront. When asked why she marched, middle school science... Read More

Weighed Down By Wellness

Did anyone else feel a shudder run through their spine upon hearing the news: “UC San Diego will be reverting to remote learning until January 17th?” If not then, perhaps a shivering twinge of deja... Read More

Fighting for Truth in Our Memories

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... Read More

Hooked on Hookah

Exploring hookah’s social and neurological attractions. Why smoking hookah is more harmful than smoking cigarettes, and how many hookah users may be misled. by Joseph Aleshaki | staff writer | SQ Vol. 9 (2011-2012) Walking... Read More

Glowing Waters

By Mahima Advani | Online Reporter | SQ Online (2019-2020) During the early summer nights, luminous blue and green hues light up La Jolla’s waters. This phenomenon, that has transformed the nighttime ocean into a... Read More

The Thalidomide Tragedy and its Lasting Effects

Consider this: you have been working in a lab for a few years, and you think that you have discovered a new drug to combat adolescent depression. Now, you have to test the efficacy and... Read More

Thanks for the Memories, Hippocampus and Entorhinal Cortex

BY LAUREN STIENE | ONLINE REPORTER | SQ ONLINE (2016-2017) Midterms and finals week have tested our brains beyond their broadest capabilities. Perhaps the greatest test of our mental stamina is when we cram thousands... Read More

Fast Food and Obesity: A Study in a Local McDonald's

How the fast food revolution established obesity as a primary concern in America. by Iliana Nguyen | staff writer | SQ Vol. 9 (2011-2012) Background After smoking, obesity is the leading cause of mortality in the... Read More

The Implications of Our “Happy Little Pill”

By Meena Kian | Online Reporter | SQ Online (2019-2020) As sentient beings, we have evolved to experience a vast and complex spectrum of emotions that serve important functions. Our emotions drive... Read More

Get to Know SQ

Name: Azzaya Munkhbat

Position: SQ Features Design Editor

Major: Cognitive Science, Specialization in Design and Interaction

Year: Junior

Why I joined SQ: SQ was the perfect way for me to work closely with research in an inclusive, collaborative environment while being able to build and improve my design skills. As a transfer student, all of the clubs and organizations on campus were overwhelming to me at first but I am glad to now be part of SQ as a Layout Designer and am excited for the year!

Fun fact about you:I love love neuroscience and any topic relating to the brain and its mechanisms. As a Cognitive Science major, I enjoy learning about the functions of the brain and its applications to my areas of interest, design and technology. Outside of academics, I love watching movies and tv shows, organizing my life, and planning future trips. I also love being active outdoors, which include playing tennis and hiking.

Favorite SQ project you've worked on:I have not worked on a SQ project yet (new to SQ) but I am looking forward to designing the SQ Features Section and working on the Winter and Spring Insiders!