A Black Woman Gave Us Modern Medicine: Henrietta Lacks
Gene mapping. Cancer and AIDS studies. Space microbiology. The polio vaccine. COVID‑19 research. These medical endeavors and milestones all...
Alicia Chabin (West Chester ‘21)
Alicia Chabin (West Chester ‘21)
English Literature major, hopeful author, current and future editor, omnilegent bibliophile, consumed by wanderlust, animal lover, food and coffee connoisseur, film aficionado, advocate for the Oxford Comma, and a firm believer that every single voice and story matter in this world.
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A Closer Look at Dr. Seuss
On March 2, 2021, the Associated Press announced that Dr. Seuss Enterprises would cease the production of six Dr. Seuss books due to the...
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Gender Bias in Reference Letters
If you plan to request reference letters in the effort to apply for graduate schools, scholarships, awards, or fellowships now or in the...
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Language Discrimination Against Black Americans
In the wake of the 2020 #BlackLivesMatter movements across the nation following the tragic deaths of black Americans, such as George Floyd...
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How to Respect Language Diversity on College Campuses
Colleges home students from areas all over, and in my experience, some students possess rather prescriptivist views when it comes to...
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Lesser Known Tips and Products to Shop More Ethically
When it comes to wanting to act as a more ethical consumer in 2020, many peoples’ minds may jump to considering veganism or vegetarian lifestyles or investing in as many reusable grocery bags that can fit in one’s car. These actions take steps in the right direction in evolving into a more ethical consumer, but some less than ethical products or ingredients may slip through the cracks because they do not gain as much attention as say, plastic straws, or the dangers of the dairy industry. That or society developed a dependence on a certain type of service.
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Everything You Need to Know Before Getting a Credit Card
In college, it can be difficult to maintain a good, or even average credit score. Student loans accumulate every semester and if they are...
