Brandon Stanton, the creator of Humans of New York (HONY), has recently spent fifty days abroad to expand his photography project in underdeveloped, war- and/or poverty-stricken countries as part of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. The goal was to depict people from countries such as Iraq, Ukraine, and Jordan through the emotional and humane lens of his … [Read more...] about A-broadening Your Horizons: HONY Abroad
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LOST: Feminism; Last Seen in Translation
Feminism has a clear definition yet it means different things to different people. There are those who support it and those who don't. For the women and men who support feminism it is important to acknowledge that in the same way people may celebrate the same holiday differently, people also express their stand for feminism differently. The danger with addressing feminism in … [Read more...] about LOST: Feminism; Last Seen in Translation
What’s Eatin’ You: Gluten-Free With A Side of Socially Aware
Quinoa is gluten-free and is a good source of protein, fiber, and other vitamins and minerals. Recently, the previously unassuming grain has become wildly popular in the United States, especially among the foodie community. It is grown almost exclusively in the Andes of South America, although there have been attempts to expand production. Sales of quinoa have quadrupled … [Read more...] about What’s Eatin’ You: Gluten-Free With A Side of Socially Aware
WEIRD SCIENCE: Wrinkly Fingertips Proven Useful
By Sam Cadwell If you ever soak in water for more than five minutes, likely you’ve noticed that your hands and feet become wrinkly. If you’ve heard of osmosis, the process by which water diffuses from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration through permeable membranes, you might think this explains how pruny fingertips come about. A long held … [Read more...] about WEIRD SCIENCE: Wrinkly Fingertips Proven Useful
Trust Me, I’m Premed: The Link Between Poverty and Obesity
One of the most significant health issues in America today (Yes, even more than the ebola case diagnosed in Texas) is obesity. Childhood obesity in particular has increased drastically in the last three decades. While obesity in general is a problem, childhood obesity also serves as a warning sign for future health issues that will inevitably arise as these … [Read more...] about Trust Me, I’m Premed: The Link Between Poverty and Obesity