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Menstruation Stigma Has to End. Period.

By Yeeun Lee Monthly friend. Lady time. Code red. Aunt flow. Bloody mary. Period. Around the world, people have various ways to refer to menstruation. Despite it being a physical and emotional experience that all women share, it remains a…

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Body Exhibits — More Than Meets the Eye

By: Yeeun Lee In 1977, a young German scientist revolutionized the field of anatomy. Dr. von Hagens invented the art of plastination: a technique that allows for the preservation of tissues, organs, and even entire bodies. Twenty years later, in…

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Can a Vampire Give You HIV?

By: Deanna Altomara There are many things to be afraid of on Halloween. Ghosts, monsters, witches’ brew, and even vampire attacks. But after the initial shock of the attack ends, the victim might wonder: could he have been exposed to…

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