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Women, Gender and Sexuality

“I Don’t Believe You:” The Medical Malpractice Epidemic”

Written by Aarini Guha Introduction: Picture yourself in this situation: “Good afternoon, Doctor.” “Good afternoon, what seems to be the problem?” “I’ve been feeling really down lately— I feel as if my body doesn’t work the way it should. I feel weird pains in my abdomen. I’ve looked up my symptoms, and I think I may have something serious, like endometriosis.” “I see— it’s probably … Continue reading “I Don’t Believe You:” The Medical Malpractice Epidemic”

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Healthcare Systems & Institutions

“Is the One Big Beautiful Bill Really That Beautiful?”

Written by Danielle Amos On May 20th, 2025, Texas Representative Jodey C. Arrington introduced the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” to the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill was formed around the agenda of Donald Trump’s second term as President of the United States of America. While it is framed as an effort to reduce government spending, its prospective impacts entail $1 trillion in funding … Continue reading “Is the One Big Beautiful Bill Really That Beautiful?”

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Healthcare Systems & Institutions

“Dirty Water: The Public Health Repercussions and Implications of the Flint Water Crisis”

Written by Mackenzie Chen Flint, Michigan made headlines in 2014 for a mass poisoning of its citizens, with lead as the culprit. Tens of thousands of residents were exposed to or consumed dangerously high levels of lead, leading to rampant disease and numerous deaths. Unfortunately, due to negligence in carefully monitoring the health of Flint’s citizens and the quality of their water, this crisis lasted … Continue reading “Dirty Water: The Public Health Repercussions and Implications of the Flint Water Crisis”

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Environment

Environmental Conservatism But Make it Trendy: Sustainable Travel and Its Implications

Written by Mackenzie Chen Hawaii’s crystal-clear waters, mountainous islands, and sunny beaches have frequently been exploited by tourists annually. From summer vacations to extravagant weddings, non-Hawaiians have consistently taken advantage of Hawaii’s once-plentiful resources to fulfill their own needs. Since the annexation of Hawaii in 1898, tourism has introduced a series of issues, ranging from plastic pollution to the destruction of natural landscapes, such as … Continue reading Environmental Conservatism But Make it Trendy: Sustainable Travel and Its Implications

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