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About 250 million of the country’s population are over the age of fifteen. Of this chunk of the population, 15.2 million relied on some form of assisted mobility, with 3.6 million using wheelchairs. That means that of the population surveyed, 0.7% could not walk without assistance. About 0.2% could not walk without a wheelchair. While …

America is often described as the land of opportunity, where no matter the circumstances of one’s birth, we are able to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and achieve the American dream of success and sustained happiness. However, there is an undeniable footnote to this optimistic outlook: many people in the United States are born …

Anne Sullivan, one of the more renowned educators of the twentieth century, once said of teaching: “[students] require guidance and sympathy far more than instruction.” Ms. Sullivan’s words were more than an observation; for her, they were a way of life. She took these instructions to heart when working with her most famous pupil, the …

Throughout the history of our nation, dancing has always been one of the touchstones of American culture. In the first few decades of the 20th century, we moved from the intense ballet routines tapped out by Isadora Duncan to flappers dancing the Charleston. From there, our culture transformed into teenagers vibing to “The Twist,” at …

Have you ever heard the phrase “sophomore slump?” Typically used in athletics, a player explodes upon the scene in their rookie season, only to regress in their second year. Examples of those that fought through tough times include Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Yasiel Puig, Miami Dolphins defensive superstar Ndamukong Suh, as well as Brooklyn Nets …

For the trivia buffs in the room, here’s a quick question for you. What do the following people have in common? Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court Justice; 2 Chainz, hip-hop artist; Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks Coffee; and Michelle Obama, the First Lady of the United States? The correct answer underscores the drive and inspiration …

While biology may seem simple (I mean, it is just the study of life) it encompasses a broad range of sciences. With many different concentrations in biology, students pursuing a degree in it have a variety of careers to choose from. Not to mention, there are plenty of sub-fields in biology that students can focus …