As the results of the western blot appeared, I stared at the faint, almost unreadable lines of the imaging, accompanied by the gentle hum of the system. A wave of uncomfortable warmth crept into my cheeks....
As a society, we hate social media, or at least we try to. Up until a few years ago, I did not have any form of social media. I knew the consequences, I’ve seen plenty of addiction. Yet, as I progressed...
Throughout history, photojournalists document the world’s most tragic and intimate moments on camera. Some photographs became well-known because of the way they provoke powerful responses within their...
Imagine that one day, the insects in our yards, the birds above our heads and other familiar species that make up our everyday scenery disappear — completely wiped away from the surface of Earth, never...
In recent months, the United States observed a disturbing trend: college and university students from international backgrounds — many of whom are studying in the U.S. legally — are being wrongly targeted...
Pro - by Gabrielle Gonzales
According to the Association for Psychological Science, nearly all dog owners in the United States view their dog as an important member of the family, and naturally, we would...
As the bottle cap cracks, the sugary liquid drips down the side of the can. Within a few minutes and 200 milligrams of caffeine later, the drink is finished. With it comes the satisfaction of boasting...
Over the past few years, I have always dreaded responding to the question, “What school do you go to?” I can easily envision their facial expression dropping as I say, "I go to Torrey Pines High School."...
Names are important. Powerful, even.
There’s a reason English monarchs chose to pass down the same names through the generations. As these monarchs rose and fell from power, their names grew more...
It is a strange feeling, owning a product in your possession that is undeniably well-made — solid in all the right ways, constructed from materials that speak of endurance and craftsmanship — while...
In the 1970s, a curious new artist emerged. It drew with lines that were shaky and organic, yet purposeful, almost methodical. The artist's name was AARON. But AARON wasn't human. It was a software program...
Nearing the end of senior year, I am constantly surrounded by my peers lamenting the end of their childhood, tearing up over nostalgic content and being scared of the changes they are about to experience....
