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Coach Swan on Surviving Breast Cancer
On November 3, 2021 by Julia WeberWhen Coach Swan was diagnosed with Stage II Breast Cancer in July of 2017, her life turned upside down. She had to undergo vigorous chemotherapy and multiple surgeries over the course of her cancer, but she survived. I had the pleasure of interviewing her, and she said the hardest part of having cancer (other than
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WHY DO WE PROCRASTINATE?
On April 5, 2021 by Harmony SheftallWe all know that feeling when we push off an assignment until the last minute, whether it be because we work better under pressure or we constantly choose other things that will offer us immediate satisfaction rather than the satisfaction of completing an assignment. We convince ourselves that we will have time tomorrow or we
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Vaccines in Children under 16
On March 29, 2021 by Julia WeberThere has been a lot of hype over the vaccination campaign in America. So far, we have vaccinated a third of our population over sixteen years, with many more to follow. Joe Biden began his presidency by promising 100 million shots given in 100 days. He achieved this goal only 58 days after taking office.
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Stimulus Bill Breakdown
On March 8, 2021 by Walter SpicklerOn Saturday Morning the most recent stimulus bill in Congress has just passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 219-212. This was a relatively tight vote winning by only 7 votes, but it is expected to get even tighter in the senate.
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COVID-19 in Europe
On October 30, 2020 by Walter SpicklerWhile the US has been struggling with COVID-19, Europe has been doing relatively well. However, this week several European countries have tightened restrictions on gatherings and closed bars and restaurants. This is due to the increase of COVID cases and the feared second wave of COVID that will inevitably hit Europe. Among these countries the
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Breast Cancer Awareness
On October 19, 2020 by Harmony SheftallEvery year, during the month of October, we see a substantial amount of information about breast cancer, due to the fact that October is the official Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this time, many of us sympathize with breast cancer patients and survivors and their struggle to overcome a disease that has a lifetime risk
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Back to School?
On October 6, 2020 by Ruth NewstokEveryone wants to go back to school, right? But, here’s the thing, school will not be like you imagined it, talking to friends in the hallways, having lunch together. Maybe eventually, but it definitely won’t be all at once. Most likely, we will be only coming to school every other day, or possibly less.