The first presidential and vice presidential debates are long gone, and they left little impact on the polls and potentially even less of an impact on the election. FiveThirtyEight shows that the polls changed by less than half a percentage point in the days following the debates. In fact, the only impact that these debates may have had on voters was snappy quotations and humorous moments that stuck on the internet and spread across memes, t-shirts, stickers, and more.
Read MoreA Northwestern University alum, Nathaniel Polley, filed a lawsuit against the college on behalf of Northwestern students during the COVID-19 pandemic for what he deemed to be excessive tuition for virtual classes.
Read MoreWith the ability to register to vote through social media, and voting apps that allow Americans to see the voting history of their friends and encourage them to vote, this year's presidential election has taken a modern approach.
Read MoreThe “Fox Eye” makeup trend has taken over social media with mixed reviews as some Asian Americans deem the trend as cultural appropriation while others see it as innocent.
Read MoreYoung voters aged 18-24 make up about 12% of the voting-age population but much less of the vote. The cohort has the lowest voter turnout of all age groups. Only 43% of youth voters voted in the last presidential election, and past numbers are even lower.
Read MoreCommunities all around the world are being challenged with COVID-19. As health and essential workers risk their health by going into work, people are isolating at home to prevent the spread of this virus.
As citizens all over the globe are tested with the challenges that come with this new reality, it is important to remember the resilience of people in the past to overcome hardship as inspiration during these trying times.
Read MorePeople strolling in and out of bars, to and from classes, commuting to work. These everyday activities have stopped here in the U.S. due to the coronavirus, but they haven't stopped in one European country. Sweden. As opposed to many countries in the world, Sweden tackled the coronavirus in a much different manner, refraining from instating a lockdown or even closing down schools and bars.
Read MoreWhile many of us are stuck at home scrolling through Tik Tok or watching reruns of our favorite television shows, there is a strong contingent of students who are creating meaning through a range of projects, organizations, and initiatives despite being quarantined. These pioneering individuals are pursuing their passions, responding to community problems COVID-19 has exposed, and finding ways to stay connected despite the social divide.
Read More“Cause it comes from China. It's not racist at all, no, not at all. It comes from China, that's why. I want to be accurate.” In a news conference, President Trump defended his word choice when reporters asked him why he referred to COVID-19 as the “Chinese Virus.”
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has touched nearly every country and drastically altered everyday life. While there is a feeling of collective suffering, experiences and government response differ around the globe. Tune in to hear stories from two individuals about life in India and China during this historic time.
Read MoreDr. Rick Kozak and Dr. Seth Mehr, ER doctors at Providence St. Vincent Medical and CGS parents, speaking about their experiences on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreChina-based app TikTok has been under national security review concerning Chinese intelligence abroad. Security experts say that the app could be storing data on millions of American citizens.
Read MoreI have found myself having many conversations,with people both within and beyond the Catlin Gabel School (CGS) community, about fears surrounding climate change. They are concerned about the state of our planet, and eager to ease their anxieties by discussing solutions. I embrace these conversations, if not for the selfish desire of easing my own existential angst, but since taking the Climate Change Palma Seminar, which began with a crash course in climate science, I have come to realize that the cold hard facts of climate change are not always clearly grasped.
Read MorePeople are spreading the word about the safest things to do to prevent coronavirus. Schools, businesses, and other large group gatherings are being shut down to prevent the spread of the virus. At the same time, there is information about preventive measures being shared on social media platforms, such as Facebook. Some of these suggestions, however, are not effective in stopping the spread of coronavirus.
Read MoreThis last Saturday, March 14, 2020, was Pi Day. The name “Pi Day” comes from the fact that the first three digits of pi (3.14) happen to align with the date 3/14/20. This date also coincidentally aligns with the birthday of famous theoretical physicist Albert Einstein and the death of Stephen Hawking. Pi –– the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter –– is one of the most commonly known mathematical constants. This constant can be found in everything around us, ranging from the way rivers bend to allowing us to send things to the moon.
Read MoreThis month, for the fifth time in the span of just 10 months, Republican lawmakers packed up their offices and headed out of town. The Oregon State legislature was not in a recess and the Rebpulican lawmakers were not leaving for a planned vacation.
Read MoreWhen someone has a family member in the hospital, it is a tragic experience for everyone involved. There are lots of long days and nights shared between families and doctors as they tirelessly work to help their patients. But one member of the team that is often less known is someone needed when the family cannot communicate with the doctor directly. Translators and interpreters, such as Erin Neff-Minyard, are a necessity in this process.
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