SHOCK: LEARA SCHOLARSHIP WRITING RECIPIENT
The following piece, written by Kelli Dziuba, won the Writing portion of the Leara Scholarship. Shock During my junior year of high school, all of my time was spent locked
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The Everlasting Misconception of “Vaccines Cause Autism”
SRINIDHI VANGALA – Measles was once declared eradicated in the United States due to a highly effective vaccination program. However, when the assertion of “vaccines cause autism” became prevalent, significantly
Read moreObesity in the United States
AAYUSH PATEL – Obesity in the United States is a growing problem. According to the CDC, from 2017-2018, the obesity rate in the US was 42.4%, almost half the population
Read moreThe Unseen Issue
ANNIE PATEL – Many people around the world lack access to eye care. Whether it be for common near-sightedness or far-sightedness or other eye conditions, if left untreated some of
Read moreDrug Prices, Possible Solutions
BETLEHEM MEKONNEN – The United States, while the world’s leader in new drug development, is also a leader in drug prices. The divisive tension about the increasing drug prices has
Read moreComputer Vision Syndrome: How to Avoid it in College
YEONGSEO SON — A laptop is considered a college essential as the world turns more digital. Reading a textbook, writing a paper, watching a show with friends—college students spend a
Read moreThe Battle Against Biology
JARED SOLOVEI – Mankind’s unrivaled ability to make tools as well as his inventive spirit are truly some of the greatest traits to evolve in biological systems on Earth. All
Read moreGender Gap in the HIV Global Epidemic
JENNIFER JOHN BRITTO – Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is widely recognized as a global epidemic; however, the gender gap and inequalities are not addressed. Two thirds of people with HIV
Read moreDealing with E-Waste: What and What Not to Do
LAUREN HA – Have you ever thrown out an old phone, discarded an outdated computer, or dumped a pair of headphones in favor of a newer product? With new technology
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