An Echo of the Past: Refugees, Now and 60 Years Ago
The Syrian Refugee Crisis has emerged as one the most pressing problems facing the world today. It’s been all over the news, and with good reason. The Syrian Refugee Crisis…
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Migrants in Lesbos: Saved by Humanity
Cold. Wet. Hungry. Scared. That’s what thousands of migrants are currently experiencing as they cross the Mediterranean Sea to arrive in Greece. Many of these migrants are risking everything just…
The Lessening Role of Education
From one perspective, education can bluntly be described as a method to advance one’s social standing, social superiority, and personal satisfaction. However, as seen by those who have already undergone…
Zika Virus Declared a Public Health Emergency
In 2009, it was H1N1. In 2014 and 2015, it was Ebola. Now it is Zika. It seems every few years a virus emerges that has the world’s attention and…
Humans of IMSA: A Chat with Dr. Dave
In honor of Mental Health Initiative week, the Acronym has interviewed one of IMSA’s school Counselors, Dr. David Evenson, or as he is more commonly known, Dr. Dave. ______________________________________________________________________________ Why…
A Modest Proposal Regarding Stress, Life, and Homework
South Korea’s education system is hailed as one of best in the world. It boasts a 99.3% literacy rate, and South Korean students continually claim the top scores for international…