For the love of the game?
COOPER CAMP – What was initially meant for exhilaration has turned into degradation. As a source of entertainment and leisure, sports are a massive part of society today. At the
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The psychology of rewatching
JESSICA SCHUMAKER – “In these uncertain times…” Sound familiar? This phrase has been repeated throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and never ceases to cause a spike of anxious irritation in my
Read moreLEARA SCHOLARSHIP VISUAL WINNER
The following piece, designed by Sylvia Bui, won the Visual portion of the Leara Scholarship.
Read moreSHOCK: 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
Read moreThe 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
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