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                                                                                  The disappearing Internet Danny Moss John Horgan The internet is a treasure trove of information. It may be misinformation, but it is my childhood nonetheless. When I was a kid, I was a huge news junkie. I still am to this day. It’s not a matter of who is right and who is wrong to me, it’s my constant belief that knowledge is power, and knowing what is happening both near and far is the responsibility of a voting American citizen. During the 2016 Election, Donald Trump announced that he was going to have a rally in Lawrenceville, within a day-trip driving distance from where we lived. Presidential rallies don’t usually happen in New Jersey, so this was special. It w...

Maya Lapinski HST 401 - Final Paper AI is on Track – the GI Tract that is – to Take Over Colonoscopies Artificial intelligence’s growing influence on everyday life is undeniable. From being intertwined with one’s education to becoming an integral part of scientific analysis, AI has become an essential component of a vast network of diverse fields. AI’s future is not a matter of if it will translate to a specific discipline but when it will inevitably affect it. As a result, it is no surprise that artificial intelligence is being incorporated into healthcare. Whether it is for the purpose of taking detailed notes for medical visits or helping medical professionals diagnose a problem, AI has increasing potential to benefit medicine. This potential is even spanning to AI paving the way for preventative healthcare. But should we pause before welcoming AI with open arms?  To attempt an answer to this question, I will be focusing on AI’s entrance into the realm of gastrointestinal care– ...

If you have been following trends over the last few years, you might have seen that minimalism is popping up everywhere. From TikTok “day in the life” videos to influencers on Instagram posting spotless, colorless apartments. Minimalism seems and sounds very simple. You own less but are able to live a fuller life, but like a lot of trends, the truth is not what is seen on the internet. What started as a way to live more intentionally has become another consumer lifestyle, where people buy expensive “minimalist” chairs just to show off how little they own or buy a “minimalist” t-shirt to show everyone that they live a minimalist lifestyle. For my final project, I wanted to dig deeper into the idea of minimalism. What is true minimalism supposed to be? What does the research actually say about whether it has a positive influence on people's mental health? And why do so many people fail at it? I found that real minimalism is focused on clearing space for the things that matter in your...