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Addiction and Brain Disease: Intertwined but Not One and the Same
by Vignesh Subramanian, October 18, 2021 Today, nearly every major medical organization in the United States defines drug addiction as a primary brain disease – a progressive, relapsing disorder driven not by choice, but rather by neural dysfunction. From patient advocacy organizations like the American Medical Association and the American Society of Addiction Medicine to…
Homophobia as Epistemic Justice in Japan
by Marie Yamamoto, October 14, 2021 While it is considered relatively safe for gay and bisexual individuals to live in compared to other East Asian countries, Japan still does not protect LGBTQ+ individuals from hate crimes on the national level, allow for same-sex marriages, recognize same-sex marriages performed abroad, or allow same-sex partners to adopt…
The Mental Conundrum
by Ali Ahmad, October 8, 2021 We all have faced a feeling of regret at some point in our lives. Regret is a human condition that I am sure all of us have faced at least once in our lifetime. The feelings of hopelessness and regret positively reinforce each other as we look back on…
Not A Gimmick: The Lack of Diversity in Theatres.
by Abbie Cawser, September 24, 2021 Cameron Mackintosh is a well-known name in the UK, but this is less true in the US. While you may be unfamiliar with his name, his work is much more recognisable – Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Hamilton. He is a producer for some of the most famous…
Fa-Shun the Fashion Industry: Acknowledging Sexism in Fashion
by Sara Giarnieri, September 21, 2021 It’s no secret that the fashion industry controls a big part of our media consumption. We see it in movies, clothing websites, advertisements, and other platforms. However, fashion isn’t as beautiful as it seems in its deceiving haute couture shows and eye-catching magazines; it is a dark industry. The…
The Bees, the Queens, and the Wealth of Wall Street: A Sociological Analysis of WallStreetBets’ GameStop Phenomenon in January 2021
by Sophia Garbarino, August 30, 2021 Introduction They swarmed, racing towards the deepest abyss of the hive. At the heart lay the queen, helplessly defenseless and stuck in the combs of her own making. Her workers, revolting against the monarchy with newfound passion and invigorating spirit, pushed past her and into the forbidden fortress of…
You’re Never Truly Yours: How Love and Ownership Are Synonymous
by Marcela Muricy, May 30, 2021 “There is beauty in the idea of freedom, but it is an illusion. Every human heart is chained by love.” Cassandra Clare When we are born, we are all empty rooms — white, blank, utterly devoid of all life and personality. Our parents, then, are the only ones who…
Adolescent Peer Relationships and Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Sophia Garbarino, Clare Beatty & Brady Nelson, May 25, 2021 See Sophia’s poster for the URECA 2021 Symposium here. Abstract In adolescence, females are more likely than males to experience an episode of depression (Hyde et al., 2008). Having a strong social network has been shown to protect against the development of depression and…
Following Our Digital Footsteps
by Ean Tam, May 19, 2021 On January 21st, 2020, the United States reported its first case of COVID-19 in Washington state. Over the course of a year, offices emptied, schools closed, and normal life disappeared. By April 2021, over 553,000 Americans had passed away due to the pandemic. Now, as vaccine shots continue to…
You Can Sit With Us, But You Shouldn’t Have To: The Hidden Benefits of Social Cliques
by Vineeta Abraham, May 9, 2021 Many adults with yearbooks filled with high school “horror stories” will claim they originated from the rigid, harsh social structure they had to adhere to, complete with bullies, queen bees, and their select array of victims. This myth is the reason behind many administrative efforts to integrate students in…
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