Doctors Overprescribing Medicine by Marissa Echeverria
Austin Boxe, a linebacker for the University of Oklahoma, was found dead after an accidental overdose on pain-killers, which were found in his body during the autopsy.
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Syrian Disarmament Won’t Be So Easy by Elizabeth Martinez
By the end of 2014, the United States will have finally rid itself of its own chemical weapons that have been manufactured since World War 1. Around the same time, the Syrian government must also remove or destroy its own weaponry under a deal that doesn’t seem possible.
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Teen Fun Day at HistoryMiami by Alejandra Mendoza
Located in downtown, HistoryMiami is a museum dedicated to preserving the culture and history of Miami. Every second Saturday, they host Family Fun Days – an experience that usually includes live performances and activities.
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Go Home Dennis Rodman, You’re Drunk by Michan Walsh
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has spent the past year taking trips to North Korea and buddying up with the vicious Kim Jung Un, dictator of one of the most totalitarian states in the world. He claims to be helping U.S.-North Korea relations by practicing his “basketball diplomacy,” but his outrageous histrionics are doing more…
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Fukushima’s Radiation Will Reach Hawaii But Will Not Be Harmful by Daniel Saiz
After the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster happened back in 2011, Japan has been trying to keep its nuclear waste levels on a safe level. The spill was caused by a tsunami that was triggered by the Tōhoku earthquake, and considerable amounts of radioactive materials were dumped into the Pacific Ocean beginning on March 12. Reports…
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Colorful Tables Brighten Up the School by Gabriella Indart
Something is different about our school lunch tables. They’re bright, they’re colorful, and they’ve been painted with industrial car paint. Walking towards C-Cafeteria, you’ll see some awesomely painted lunch tables waiting for you to enjoy your afternoon meal.
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Hospital Acquired Infections: On the Rise by Nathalie Mairena
When attending a hospital, the expectation is to come out cured. After all, that’s the point of a hospital. However, a hospital has risks of its own and going to one can leave you sicker than when you first came in.
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Over-Interpretation linked to Personality Disorders in Teens by Maria Sanchez
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships. People with this disorder also have higher risks of co-occuring disorders, such as depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and eating disorders. They can also lead to self-harm and suicidal behavior.
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Football Players After the Game by Christian Steiner
“Players always say the football field is a safe haven, that you can go there and block everything else out. But what do you do when that’s gone and you have to deal with life? It can be a double-edged sword. I tell people all the time that you can retire from football. You can’t…
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What Art Basel Was All About by Stephanie Brito
Throughout December 5-8th of 2013, locals and tourists from across the globe entered the labyrinth that was Art Basel: the biggest art festival of the year.