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Welcome to the Polar World

There wasn’t any wind whipping around to bite at the exposed skin on my face, but the chill that rose from the packed snow was enough to keep my cheeks and nose red. Patrick and I waited outside the known den of a mother polar bear for about two days. Read More
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King Kong Airlines

First off, I have a love—hate relationship with Peter Jackson. While his movies are masterpieces, BOB DAM, they are TWO DAMSBobdamit long. During winter break, it took both the flight home and the flight back to watch King Kong. Read More
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Do Spicy Peppers Have Significant Health Benefits?

Almost everyone has had spicy food in their lives, especially college students; just think of all of those bottles of sriracha you've used or bags of hot cheetos you've eaten. Read More
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Need a February Cleanse?

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CTAATGT: Not a Typo

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Have Scientists Found a Way to Control “Uncontrolled Cell Growth?”

Breast cancer continues to be one of the most rampant manifestations of cancers today. It is the second leading cause of death among women. Cutting-edge research has allowed scientists and physicians to develop a number of treatment methods and preventive measures to fight breast cancer. Read More
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Stars Wasting Away

I had been wading through the surf on the beach at the Scripps Coastal Reserve in La Jolla, California for almost half an hour when I found a cluster of sea stars in a tide pool. Large, smooth rocks slick... Read More
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