On Oct. 5, President Donald Trump returned to the White House after a three-day hospitalization at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Seemingly unbothered by his recent COVID-19 diagnosis, he quickly removed his mask to film a video outside the Oval Office. In this address, he stated, “the vaccines are coming momentarily,” undermining the severity [...]
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In this year’s U.S. Open, held in New York City from Aug. 31 to Sept. 13, the quality of tennis was unmatched despite extensive public health restrictions. Defending champions Bianca Andreescu and Rafael Nadal opted not to play in this year’s tournament, citing concerns about the ongoing pandemic. Without Andreescu and Nadal, top-seeded Novak Djokovic [...]
Read MoreAnyone who knows me well would likely describe me as a pessimist. And by “pessimist,” they mean “miserable.” As someone who can frequently be found drowning in work and responsibilities, I understand where they’re coming from. While I agree with them to an extent, I must point out a fatal flaw in their argument: their [...]
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Comedian Hasan Minhaj stands boldly on stage, ready to discuss controversial topics with his live audience./Courtesy of Netflix On any given Sunday night, you could most likely find me watching episodes of Emmy and Peabody award-winning “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj” on Netflix after a long day of studying. Since the release of “Homecoming King,” [...]
Read MoreAs COVID-19 continues to infect thousands across the U.S., an unlikely hero has emerged, eager to change our current outlook on healthcare. Telehealth, or telemedicine/virtual health care, a development that has revolutionized patient care in several hospitals and outpatient facilities globally, refers to “visits” between patients and clinicians conducted over video or audio calls. The [...]
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