When asked to describe her reaction when the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic set in, third year Kyla Laing said, “I don’t know how else to express it except I was lying in bed thinking,... Read More
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It’s midnight, again. Whether you find yourself studying into the night to catch up on class material, interrupting your sleep schedule to watch the latest episode of your favorite show, or staying up for absolutely... Read More
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The only consistent parts of my life in the past six months have been a lack of motivation and looming boredom. Scrolling mindlessly through my social media feed, I see people encouraging each other to... Read More
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Even when we are alone, we are not actually alone. Rather, we are surrounded by trillions of bacteria that can survive on surfaces anywhere from a few hours to many days. As a result, many... Read More
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Hurricane Harvey, Cyclone Idai, the World Trade Center bombing, the Beirut explosion. These are all examples of both natural and man-made disasters that have killed and injured thousands. A disaster is defined as a sudden... Read More
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The biosphere – a term that defines the unique status of our world as a reservoir of life for millions of species. Although some of these species are widely known and others are yet to... Read More
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An Exhausting Cycle Your room is dim, lit only by the bright light of your laptop and the soft pearly glow of the moonlight spilling through your window. On any other night, this setup might... Read More
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For many of us, the COVID-19 outbreak is our first experience with a global pandemic. However, this is hardly the first time that a public health crisis like this has occurred. Throughout time, infectious diseases... Read More
The Bosphorus in Istanbul is one of the busiest marine trade routes in the world. Cargo ships and fishermen alike make use of its waters virtually 24/7. Amidst this chaos, dolphins native to the region... Read More