What to Keep in Your Bag in Case of an Emergency
From a packet of gum to medication that combats nausea, this list has you covered for whatever the day throws at you.
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How Broadway is Benefiting Australian Wildfire Relief Efforts
Musical theater to the rescue!
5 Must-Haves for All Your Mini Emergencies
When you’re in a pinch, here are a couple of things that might help you out of it!
Local Heroes Part One: Interview with CTFD’s Edwin Ramirez ‘20
On the corner of our own East Brooklyn Street sits a red brick building, low to the ground. The outside of the building is tranquil,...
What Does it Take for the World to Recognize the Climate Crisis?
Let’s talk a little bit about the upcoming climate strike, climate justice, and climate (in)action. The global climate strike, and Greta...
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UF Students Protest for Blue Lights on Fraternity Row
UF Students demand installation of safety lights with protest along Fraternity Row.
How I Got Through a Medical Emergency in College
The day I moved into my college dorm freshman year should have been an exciting day. If your idea of excitement and fun doesn’t include...
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Earthquake Prep 101
Being prepared might save you for the real thing
President Donald Trump Declares a National Emergency
"His approval of this bill ensures Americans that there will not be another government shutdown at least until the fall of 2019."
Gifs to Show How We Feel About This National Emergency
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Cambridge Integrates New “9-1-1 Assist” Feature With Uber
With the touch of a button, Uber passengers in danger in Cambridge can automatically share updated location information with emergency dispatchers.
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The Angel Shot Could Save Your Life
Have you ever been to a bar and felt uncomfortable or unsafe because someone was determined to talk to you or buy you a drink? Ordering the...
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Preparing an Emergency Kit
Recently, I was stuck in my apartment for an hour without power due to two transformers failing. I struggled to find my way through my...
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5 Little Things You Should Always Keep with You for Emergencies
Let me paint a picture for you. It is a “cool-ish” but blustery Texas fall day, which means it is both very windy with about 150 percent...
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The Power of Social Media During Natural Disasters
As millions of Floridians, I also had an evacuation order from my apartment days before Hurricane Irma hit. It is shocking, scary and...
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What Every Twenty-Something Needs to Know About Blood Clots
Surprise... it doesn't just happen in older people...
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What To Do in an Emergency While Abroad
It happens — but here's how to handle it.
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A Time to Rebuild
In the blink of an eye, our home was gone. On Monday night, Jacksonville State University’s breathtakingly beautiful campus was hit by an...
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Purse Must-Haves
As a woman, there are certain essentials that you always need on hand. Life is crazy, it’s no secret, so it is better to be prepared for...
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What You Need (and What You Should Have) in Your Car
For some of us, our car is less a mode of transport and more an extension of our bedrooms. Kinda like how a turtle carries its home...
