Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, many of us have gotten caught up in the shopping craze of the holiday season. During this intensive holiday/shopping season, I, for one, have always wondered about shopping’s strong hold over its shoppers. On days like Black Friday, many people make impulsive purchases, buying products they don’t necessarily need. […]
Ever wonder how cancer cells are able to manipulate our body? What is it about cancer cells that disable our body from eliminating them? Let’s take a closer look into the life of a cancer cell. Cancer cells hijack glucose and alter immune cells. Both cancer cells and the immune system compete to utilize the […]
Being a full time student for three years has taught me about the various challenges that come with trying to eat healthy on campus. The amazing pizza snaps, unlimited sushi and more free pizza at club events are only a few of the foods that are hard for me to resist. At the end of […]
At first it’s subtle. A sprinkle of yellow on the leaves, barely noticeable; almost like leftover sunshine. Then, it grows brighter, and soon whole leaves have changed to gold. The gold deepens; orange, brilliant and bold, lights up like fire on the treetops. Then, the orange fades into majestic royal reds. As a kid, I […]
College is a time when students gain independence and knowledge, expand their social circles and go beyond their comfort zone. It is widely acknowledged that on average, college students achieve impressive milestones and accomplish great feats during this crucial time in their lives. However, these trends of success are coupled with stress and pressure. As […]
Food is a necessity for all living creatures, which in turn, makes farmers and agricultural workers vital. Years ago, most people were agricultural workers and few worked in urban settings. Food was planted and tended to in natural settings and was grown based on the seasons and natural layouts of the land. However, times have […]
Did you know the zombie apocalypse is happening right now? Have you seen a whole group of people on their cellular devices making their way through the busy streets of New York? Keeping a conversation going has become a burden, and unfortunately, a difficulty. Most people are not aware that face face interaction has been […]
Is tea a royal drink? People often thing of tea as a drink exclusively consumed by the Queen of England as she sits around with her ladies-in-waiting, sipping delicately with their pinky fingers raised gracefully. World-wide statistics show otherwise. In fact, these studies show that tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, […]
Yosef Kerendian, founder of Spray Green and Save Green, an exciting new start-up specializing in lawn painting, speaks to Tamar Levy about his innovative company. Motivated by water usage limits in California. Spray Green and Save Green uses 100% safe and biodegradable plant based dye to turn brown, scraggly lawns into lush, vibrant ones — all […]
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences
As the rigid school system is comprised of written tests, essay assignments and various constant evaluations, we have come to think of “intelligence” in a very limited way: defined as a single letter grade. This is an unfortunate reality and does not reflect the many different types of intelligence that exist. In 1983, developmental psychologist, […]