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As many may have noticed, there has been a recent outbreak of Ebola in West Africa. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is the largest outbreak in history. Due to Ebola being contagious, deadly, and without a cure or vaccination, I decided to start off my entries with this happy topic. Symptoms generally begin a little over a week after contracting … [Read more...] about Trust me, I’m premed: Ebola Outbreak

As we are nearing the year 2015, one film is on everyone’s minds: "Back to the Future II". In this famous 1985 movie, the protagonist (Marty McFly) travels 30 years into the future. There, he finds a world with numerous technological advancements. One of the most cliche future inventions includes the flying car. Although this movie takes its own twists and turns as the conflict … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Entertainment: Films of the Future

"I remember when your mom and I went on our first date and she said something that stuck with me, 'if you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything’, it blew my mind and I respected her for those words", my dad once told me. I have found that this is a good quote to live by, yet it is a hard quote to live by. When you are the lone beacon standing out for a cause, quivering in … [Read more...] about Ms. Watson’s Speech Creates High Wattage Reactions

When I tell people I am studying graphic design, the common response that I get is: Oh! So you work on a computer?  There is a common conception that design is only produced in digital form and exists in flyers, advertising, and in products. Although this is true, there is a lifestyle aspect to design that is often forgot about. It plays a greater role in everyday life than … [Read more...] about Daily Design: An Unknown Effect

Ah, to study abroad. The experience that causes student travelers to return home exclaiming grand clichés: “I will never be the same again,” “If someone had told me that this would’ve happened to me, I would’ve never believed him,” “It was tough but it was worth it.” Yet, they hold truth and evoke a certain type of wonder in the minds of those back home, who may develop a … [Read more...] about A-broadening Your Horizons: The #1 Study Abroad Outcome