Medical students, nursing students, and pre-med students are not receiving adequate education on health insurance, leaving them ill-equipped to navigate the complex system, according to experts in the medical field. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), “Weak health literacy skills are associated with riskier behavior, poorer health, less self-management and more hospitalization and costs. […]
Publication: Volume 95 (Fall 2022 - Spring 2023)
From Your Mom’s Garage to a Crowd of People: A DIY How-To Guide
Pink Floyd, Queen, The Doors, The Talking Heads, Phish, and The Pixies, what do all these iconic bands have in common? From the freezing Northeast to sunny Southern California to whatever the hell happens in England, these bands were all born on a college campus and started in a ‘Do-It-Yourself’ (DIY) music scene. For those […]
Saving Your New Tattoo This Summer
Sun, swim, and sweat are the unholy trifecta when it comes to tattoo maintenance. It’s generally common knowledge that tattoos are largely permanent; however, there are many factors that can impair their ability to not just last but stay looking good over time. When asked if tattoos are more at risk for infection, fading, and […]
LGBTQ+ Book Recommendations
Now more than ever it’s important to read books that accurately represent different cultures and identities, which help to educate us on various issues. LGBTQ+ books not only help people who can identify with certain characters and experiences establish a sense of belonging and acceptance, but also help people outside of these spaces learn more […]
The Jonas Brothers Perform Five-Night Broadway Residency
The Jonas Brothers have hit Broadway! Two weeks ago, the band took the stage at Marquis Theatre in New York City to perform hits and new songs from The Album, which is set to release on May 12. I’m going to examine their five-night stint, what songs they performed, and their upcoming record. Joe, Kevin, […]
The Return of The Bear and Its Insanely Impressive Season One
The Bear was one of the most talked about shows in 2022, and rightfully so. Audiences were exposed to the reality of owning a restaurant, coupled with the stress of working alongside one’s family. At the beginning of this year, it was announced that the hit TV show was up for a second season renewal; […]
Tomo-chan is a Girl: An Anime About Accepting Yourself
Tomo-chan is a Girl is an ongoing rom-com anime about a high school tomboy in love with her childhood best friend, Jun, who does not see her as a girl. Throughout season one, Tomo tries to find ways to become more girly, with the help of her girlfriends. Tomo and Jun met when Jun moved […]
The Great Hailey-Selena Feud
If you’re on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, or just don’t live under a rock, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about some drama going on between actress/singer/CEO Selena Gomez and influencer/model Hailey Bieber, formally known as Hailey Baldwin, the daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin. For some background, Hailey is married to Justin Bieber, but Selena […]
The IGU: A Resource For Student Growth
For many, it can be difficult to devote time and attention to anything beyond the most pressing personal problems. Students have finals approaching, a myriad of papers to write, and social lives to sustain that often cause them to pose the question “why should I care?” when faced with issues that might not seem relevant […]
A Look Into the Education of Women and Girls During Women’s History Month
Saturday, March 18 marked the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Despite promises of liberation and education from Iraqi women and girls from former president George W. Bush’s administration, it has not yet become a reality. The education system in Iraq had already been affected by a decade of sanctions and the three […]