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Your Problem Is My Problem And Vice Versa

May 13, 2020 Carolina de la Vega COVID-19, empathy

The “it isn’t my problem” mindset is a major problem in this day and age. With the mindset comes the message that we are non-empathetic people and can only be bothered with things that concern us exclusively. What is wrong with this mentality, you ask? If your home was… Read the rest at our website.

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We Can’t Keep Ignoring Issues The Disabled Community Faces

May 7, 2020 Allan Stuart Community, Disability, ACCESS, disabled student

As a result of misfortune, I am disabled. I was not born missing my left eye, nor was I brought into this world with a left hand that does not function, but life’s unforeseeable occurrences have subjected me to some of the cruelest treatment. From being ignored, skipped, and… Read the rest at our website.

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Advertisers Can Keep Their Girl Power Slogans, We Need Substance

May 7, 2020 Natalie Gutierrez beauty, skincare, brands, advertising, Fashion, female empowerment, girl power

In recent years, women empowerment has been a trending topic. Many brands have jumped on the “femvertising” bandwagon to demonstrate that they value the influence and unlimited potential women have, especially young girls. The campaigns created by these brands usually emphasize women’s determination, strength and intellectual capacity. I believe… Read the rest at our website.

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Distanced Yet Collaborated

May 7, 2020 Sonali Saha COVID-19, Coronavirus, remote learning, online classes

In early February, I had pitched an idea to The Reporter on a piece about a certain Greta Thunberg. As an environmental biologist, it was frustrating to see even teenagers grasping the notion that human activities are causing monumental deterioration in the climatic conditions, while our policymakers are doing… Read the rest at our website.

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Navigating The COVID-19 Crisis

April 27, 2020 Suseth Mena Health, Florida, COVID-19, Coronavirus, outbreak, pandemic, virus

Epidemiology is a Greek word meaning “what is upon the people.” Among other things, epidemiologists study why people get sick and who is predominantly affected during infectious outbreaks. In times of crisis, understanding how a disease is distributed and what determines its course is important to not only stay… Read the rest at our website.

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Summer In Quarantine

April 27, 2020 Elena Torrens Summer, quarantine, comic, Coronavirus

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Quarantine Comic

April 21, 2020 Alexander Ontiveros comic, cartoon, quarantine

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Don’t Stress It, Address It

April 17, 2020 Victoria Avalo Music, Stress, Exercise, therapy, meditation

With so many things happening around us, it’s easy to get anxious. Many people say that therapy is the best way to cope, but for college students, therapy is expensive. There are cheaper and free alternatives to reducing stress. There are so many things going on in a college… Read the rest at our website.

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Social Distancing Doesn’t Mean Emotional Distancing

April 8, 2020 Natalie Gutierrez healthcare, CDC, Stress, Anxiety, Coronavirus, pandemic, social distancing

The past two months have undoubtedly instilled fear in all of us. In the United States, there are currently more than 525,000 coronavirus cases and more than 20,000 deaths. Citizens are abiding by stay-at-home orders that states have enacted to prevent the virus from spreading further. Politicians and healthcare… Read the rest at our website.

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