New school year brings expanded dining choices, better quality food
Dining is undoubtedly an important factor in the life of a college student. A good meal can often set the tone for the day between the rush of classes, practices,…
Sufana Noorwez
Polio outbreak warrants bolstered vaccination efforts
The word “polio” evokes certain imagery in the minds of the average American, such as black-and-white photographs of children in iron lungs or on crutches, or perhaps even President Franklin…
We need better public transportation in America
Since 1956, the United States has spent 2.5 trillion dollars on mass public transportation, including buses, subways, trains and others. Although this seems to be a large amount of money,…
We should care about avian influenza
Although COVID-19 is perhaps the most pressing public health issue in the minds of the general public today, other diseases do not stop proliferating as a result. One cogent example…
Public health factors may prove an issue in Russian invasion of Ukraine
In the last month, Ukraine has undoubtedly seen its fair share of violence and horror. Russia’s invasion has disrupted the lives of millions of people immeasurably, but there is an…
Accidental Indian missile launch should serve as a wake-up call.
On Wednesday, March 9, a missile was fired from Indian territory into Pakistani territory. Remarkably, not a single person died. The missile was fired as a result of a technical…
Letter to the Editor: A primer on vaccine hesitation
Dear Miscellany News, On Feb. 3, 2022, an article was published in the Opinions section of The Miscellany News regarding vaccine hesitancy. The article’s author attempted to explicate and legitimize…
Addressing antibiotic resistance requires a multifaceted approach
Among the multitude of health crises that face our world today, one that is not more widely regarded as an urgent threat is the rise of antimicrobial resistance. Since Alexander…
Novak Djokovic’s rhetoric is dangerous. Australia presented a solution.
Novak Djokovic, one of the greatest tennis players of our time, is not competing at the prestigious Australian Open this January, temporarily putting an obstacle in his path to win…
America’s numbness to gun violence signifies need for change
[TW: This article discusses gun violence and school shootings.] On Nov. 30, 2021, a 15-year-old high school sophomore killed four students and wounded several others in a mass shooting at…