Articles in the CULTURE Category
Posted in CULTURE, Winter 2009
by, James Schmitz* Following the murder of thirteen soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, a right-wing chorus of bigots has concluded that the world’s one billion Muslims must be judged on the actions of an individual. These claims are absurd, ignorant, and distract from a serious discussion about mental health and workplace violence. A particularly ripe [...]
Looking Good May Mean Feeling Good: Emotional Attachments & BeautyPosted in CULTURE, Winter 2009
by, Sana Mehmood Everyone has heard that smiling makes you look beautiful; now, there’s science behind it. As it turns out, if you feel down for a prolonged time period, it takes toll on your physical appearance. Read on to learn more … Anxiety, Anxiety, Anxiety Negative emotions tend to trigger the release of chemicals [...]
Posted in CULTURE, Winter 2009
by, Mahira Sheikh As the days grow shorter and the evenings a little chillier, it seems as though winter is finally upon us. While we all scramble to unpack our coats and sweaters, gloves and scarves there is another room in your home hoping you’ll remember to throw some winter goods its way. Can’t guess? [...]
Who are the real liars when it comes to immigrants and health care reform?Posted in CULTURE, Featured, Winter 2009
by, Sapna Pandya, MPH & Prantik Saha, MD, MPH “You lie!” While we as South Asian immigrants are rightfully proud to see a person of color elected to the U.S. presidency, it is no surprise that the highest office in the nation doesn’t afford protection from such insulting retorts – even from a member of [...]
Peeking Through Your Windows…Posted in CULTURE, Winter 2009
by, Nabeel A. Shah* Since the launch of the Apple iPhone, Macintosh has been getting quite a bit of publicity, most of it good. I’ve heard nothing but praise about Mac Books from users and nothing but criticism about the Windows system. A lot of people as of late have been trying to switch to [...]
