Mental illness has always been a part of humanity. It has been hidden away, painted over, and treated like a contagious plague. The short story, “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Gilman depicts a stark reality of mental illness and the way patients …
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By Anonymous The latest craze, especially in East Asia, is the beauty test. These simple tests are alleged to prove if you are beautiful or ugly. The validity of these tests are disputable, but the tests have become extremely popular nevertheless. One …
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By Anonymous Junk food is known to be unhealthy and fatal. It produces problems from high blood pressure to depression to a leading problem in the US, obesity. Yet, it is such a fast-growing industry, with millions of labels for millions of …
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When backpacking at high altitudes, it is important to remember to put safety first. In these conditions, the human body cannot function as well, as the human body is meant to perform at sea level. When cruising higher, the amount of oxyhemoglobin, …
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By Joyce Ye No matter which physical education class we might have opted to take in high school, the term “metabolism” has doubtlessly followed us everywhere. It’s common to blame the weight we never seem to be able to lose on …
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By Melissa Cai It’s a typical Monday morning. You wake up, and instinctively, the first thing that you do is make yourself a steamy cup of coffee. Whether you like it black or with extra cream and sugar, 83% of Americans drink …
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No matter which physical education class we might have opted to take in high school, the term “metabolism” has doubtlessly followed us everywhere. It’s common to blame the weight we never seem to be able to lose on slow metabolism, or the …
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The use of e-cigarettes, or more commonly known as vaping, is becoming an increasingly popular recreation. About 2 million teenagers use e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes are relatively new to the market, so how has it become so popular? Vaping is different from cigarettes in …
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By Stephanie Lin It’s fairly common knowledge that before and after a workout, foods with high-sugar contents are not recommended, while sufficient water and foods high in protein and carbohydrates are best. When put in different situations before and after workouts with …
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By Isabelle Jia Stress is a large problem in today’s students whether it is obtained through middle school, high school, or college. As students grow older, the stress level tends to build because people think that in order to get into a …
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