By Noelle Miller Introduction Recent literature in the field of evolutionary biology has suggested that the female orgasm may be a “happy accident” of natural selection, implying that the sensitivity of the female sexual organs is a result of parallel development with male sexual organs (Lloyd, 2005). Elizabeth Lloyd, in her book The Case of the Female Orgasm: Bias in the … [Read more...] about Girls Getting Off: Darwin and the Big O
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Energy Drinks
By Julie Robles Nearly every college student has pulled an “all-nighter” with the help of energy drinks, but few have seriously considered the negative effects the long list of chemicals and ingredients could have on the body. As the job market diminishes and acceptance to professional schools becomes more competitive, students must work harder to gain an edge over their … [Read more...] about Energy Drinks
Cancer or Chastity? The Battle over HPV Prevention
By Stephanie Ivanick The most common, most detrimental, and most highly undetected STD is the human papillomavirus (HPV), which infects 6.2 million women per year and may culminate in hysterectomy, chemotherapy, cervical cancer, infertility, and death (Cox 1). In order to eradicate HPV and decrease the number of cases per year, Merck Pharmaceutical Corp. has developed … [Read more...] about Cancer or Chastity? The Battle over HPV Prevention
Don’t Haze Me Bro
By Liz Drumheller The following passage was taken from a Cornell University student’s essay on his experiences as a fraternity pledge: “We were not allowed to use the restrooms or ask for a water break, and if we needed one or the other we could pee our pants or pass out…we were not even allowed to brush our teeth, and if we were caught trying to sleep in a library, sneak … [Read more...] about Don’t Haze Me Bro
Binge on Science, Purge the Blame
Eating disorders hardly qualify as a new phenomenon, as documented cases date back to the Middle Ages; however, these disorders have become a prevalent and unique healthcare problem in the United States. Eating disorders prove difficult to conquer due to the social stigma surrounding the affected individuals, preventing open discussion, acknowledgement, and treatment of the … [Read more...] about Binge on Science, Purge the Blame