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Hello! My name is Natalie and I am an undergraduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno. I am currently set to graduate this May! To the average adult, this would be a happy milestone, but to recent graduates, this is a point of fear and stress. According to a study done by Nan Yang […]
There are many diets that people follow around the world. The vegan diet is one of them. A vegan diet consists of plant-based dishes, avoiding all animal products, including meat, eggs, seafood, and diary. This diet also avoids animal byproducts such as honey, gelatin, and animal-derived vitamin D3, as well as cross contamination with these […]
Everyone knows that whether or not you have siblings affects your personality as you grow up. It also affects how you react in different situations. Knowing whether or not your friends are the oldest, youngest, middle, or only children can help explain why they act the way they do. This is called birth order. Birth […]
Disease and infection can be found virtually everywhere and can be passed from one person to another in so many different ways. Luckily for us, our immune system is a very capable defense system. Our immune system is a complex system inside of us that works to defend our bodies from harmful things called microbes […]
Diversity in Nevada has been growing at a steady rate in the last 10 years. Nevada’s Latinx population is the leader in this growth. With the growing numbers, we have seen inequalities in this community. This results in a need to inspire the whole Latinx population, especially the Latinx youth. Supporting these kids to think […]
As we get further into the school year, it is easy to feel stressed and experience burnout. Burnout is, “a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by repeated stress.” You are not alone if you have felt this great stress and do not know how to handle it. There are many […]
My story could one day be your story, or someone you may know and love. You could take this to be an inspirational story, but don’t. Take this story from an educational point of view and understand that one day you or a loved one may someday be in this position. Nearly 133 million Americans […]
Social media is a great way to stay connected with friends and family. It can also help us learn about different cultures and communities. Social media is not always bad. When used in productive ways, there are more pros than cons. However, social media was created to keep people continuously busy on the platforms. Constant […]
Everyone has heard the phrase, “stepping out of your comfort zone,” but why is this important? “Stepping out of your comfort zone,” it means doing things that you don’t feel comfortable with doing. Stepping out of your comfort zone is important for self-growth. It helps you grow creatively and empower your self-confidence while learning about […]
Sexual health, a taboo topic for many but very important to learn about. Partaking in sexual intercourse can be overwhelming for college students with many fearing pregnancy. However, there is a solution to better subdue this fear. Contraceptive methods can help prevent pregnancy and help you live an anxious-free life. Unfortunately, most of these methods […]