According to sciencedaily.com, cases of mental illness are becoming more and more frequent in the U.S. If these disorders were already at an all time high before the pandemic, it is possible this number could nearly double, or even triple in the midst of this “new normal” we are currently dealing with. As of rightContinue reading “WARNING: Side Effects May Occur”
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(Personal) History Repeats Itself
In 2010 I transferred from Gloucester County College (now RCSJ) to Rowan University as an Education major. My first semester at the university went rather well, I received good grades and had a GPA around 3.2. Within a year later, my world came crashing down. In mid-2009 a friend who I had been close toContinue reading “(Personal) History Repeats Itself”
Ideas to Keep Quarantine Interesting
So here we are, stuck in our homes on day number 67864546837. If you are anything like me, you’ re running out of things to do as everyday feels like a CD stuck on track #2. You’ve finished your schoolwork for the week, took a walk, had a bowl of your favorite ice cream andContinue reading “Ideas to Keep Quarantine Interesting”
New Neighbors
The first weekend the world went crazy and closed it’s doors, I didn’t know what to think about what could be looming in the near future. The anxiety had been weighing me down. I needed something to cheer me up. Moments later I happened to look out my dining room window and what would appear,Continue reading “New Neighbors”
Introverts Can’t Just Stay In
So let’s be honest, there are two types of people in this world: those who enjoy socializing and being on the go, and those who prefer to kick back in pajamas and cuddle with the dog. Anyone who knows me is well aware I’m an introvert. I love relaxing at home in my sweats, avoidingContinue reading “Introverts Can’t Just Stay In”
For Art Thou Romeo?
One of the hardest aspects of war are soldiers unable to be by their loved one’s side. It’s been used in many writings and movies and is sadly a harsh reality that many in this country have faced in previous wars. After the draft had been removed from U.S. policy in 1973, it was unheardContinue reading “For Art Thou Romeo?”
Truthometer
For the Truthometer assignment I chose to investigate a news article from Alternet.com titled, “Trump ‘Spiritual Advisor’ Tells Followers to Skip Paying Monthly Electric Bills So They Can Send Her Church More Cash”. As soon as I read the headline I could not help but think, ooooo this’ll be fun! So off I began onContinue reading “Truthometer”
Fact Check #3: Does Upbeat Music Boost Exercise Results?
I began Fact Check #3 by searching “recent study shows” on Google News. Out of the many articles that popped up, I decided to use a Forbes article titled “Upbeat Music Boosts the Benefit of Exercise, New Study Shows”. Published on February 4, 2020, the article claimed “a new study finds that simply listening toContinue reading “Fact Check #3: Does Upbeat Music Boost Exercise Results?”
Fact Check #2: Chen Qiushi Missing
The recent outbreak of the Coronavirus has sparked fear throughout the world as more and more cases have been confirmed daily. After searching Google News to find information on the virus, I stumbled upon an article from New York Post titled “Citizen journalist Chen Qiushi covering coronavirus outbreak in China goes missing”. The title aloneContinue reading “Fact Check #2: Chen Qiushi Missing”
Fact-Check: Did Trump Quote Nazi Propaganda?
Since taking office in 2016, U.S President Donald Trump has initiated many controversial procedures regarding border control along the U.S and Mexico border. These immigration policies have reminded many Americans of the disturbing, antisemitic policies carried out in Nazi Germany between 1933-1945. These actions have sparked fear in many U.S. citizens, wondering if Donald TrumpContinue reading “Fact-Check: Did Trump Quote Nazi Propaganda?”
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