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Blame it on the Alcohol

BY M.N. | BLOGGER | SQ ONLINE (2018-19)   Alcohol: college students’ favorite functional group and scapegoat. As we take... Read More
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Pre-writing your Medical School Personal Statement

Even when you're in 1st or 2nd year, you can still prepare for the medical school application! There is always something to work on. Read More
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I Tried Going to Therapy

BY LINA LEW | BLOGGER | SQ ONLINE (2019-20) On any given campus, and no doubt at UC San Diego,... Read More
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No, I’m Not Pre-Med

Hi, my name is Yaamini Venkataraman. I’m a second year General Biology major. And no, I’m not Pre-Med. Read More
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Grey’s Anatomy: Season 1, Episode 2 Recap: The Utter Struggles of a First Year

Has anyone else been binge-watching Grey’s Anatomy instead of studying for midterms? It seems that “just one more episode” always ends up being “just one more season.” Instead of feeling guilty, check out Jenny Chiem’s blog on Season 1, Episode 2 to dive deeper into topics other than Meredith’s love life! Read More
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A Noble Winner | The Discovery of Human Blood Types

MARY LOMBARDI | BLOGGER | SQ ONLINE (2019-20) The intellectual strife, stride, and fervor involved for the sake of discovery... Read More
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4D Printing and Cancer-Fighting Nanorobots

So you’ve heard of 3D printing, where various materials can be “printed” into static shapes based on a virtual model. But what about 4D printing? Read More
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I Tried Making Homemade Kombucha

BY LINA LEW | BLOGGER | SQ ONLINE (2019-20) Today is officially day 42 of quarantine (although I’ve lost all... Read More
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The Truth About the Serial Killer Gene

I have a confession to make: sometimes when I’m really, really bored, I find myself watching Riverdale. Anyone else? (Feel... Read More
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