The Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments today in the case of Gill v. Whitford. This is a case that has the potential to reshape the political landscape across national and state electoral maps. However, before diving into the issues raised by Gill v. Whitford it is important to understand the history of gerrymandering both in principle and how it functions … [Read more...] about LOTL: Concerned about Gerrymandering? The Supreme Court Is
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Extraordinary Women in STEM: Missy Cummings
“After spending so much time as a pilot, I found it incredibly frustrating to work with technology that didn’t work with me.” - Missy Cummings Missy Cummings is currently an associate professor in the Duke University Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science. She graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Women in STEM: Missy Cummings
MYTH: You need to workout every day
From a young age you are taught the importance of physical activity. It begins with recess in elementary school, mandatory PE class in middle school, and even intramural athletics in high school. What they don’t tell you is that you don’t actually have to exercise every day to live a healthy life. Let’s break it down: FACT: Exercise is widely known to be a sure-fire way to … [Read more...] about MYTH: You need to workout every day
The Flavors of Change in Tepoztlan By Sarah Sophia Yanni
The Flavors of Change in Tepoztlan By Sarah Sophia Yanni “Barriga llena, corazon content.” Spanish for “full stomach, happy heart”, the words of my family still echo. On over a dozen occasions during my childhood, we ventured from our Los Angeles home across the border to Mexico. With a shy but eager smile on my face, I always asked for seconds. Traveling to … [Read more...] about The Flavors of Change in Tepoztlan By Sarah Sophia Yanni
How We Learned to Stop Worrying and Forget the Bomb
Jennifer Smart is a 2D animator and colorist who has produced projects for the Middle East Institute and National Geographic. Currently a Cinema and Media Studies student at the University of Southern California, her long-term goal is to bring intellectually and emotionally challenging subject matter into the public eye through a marriage of illustrative animation and … [Read more...] about How We Learned to Stop Worrying and Forget the Bomb