Project Type: News & Culture
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Planning On Studying Abroad? Here’s What You Need to Know
Written By Sophie Okolo Studying abroad may no longer be on the agenda for most American college students. According to a new national survey by the international money transfer company TransferWise, 55 percent of U.S. college students are most concerned with financial stability, while 87 percent of parents mentioned safety-related issues as their biggest worry-…
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MERS Virus Kills 3 Elderly Residents in Saudi Arabia
Written By Sophie Okolo Three elderly residents have died of the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection in Saudi Arabia. The outbreak, which has affected mostly Middle Eastern nations, was first documented in 2012. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday, the National IHR Focal Point for Saudi Arabia reported 17 additional…
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Mental Illness Plagues High-Profile Tennis Athletes
Written By Sophie Okolo Mental illnesses can threaten the careers of many tennis athletes. The link between mental and physical health is not new, but recent reports are shedding light on the mental sickness that surrounds tennis tournaments. Since tennis is a physical sport, there is a growing concern about the effect this kind of…
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Communication Can Reduce the Problems of Assisted Suicide
Written By Sophie Okolo Critically conditioned medical patients not residing in the 5 states where physician-assisted suicide is legal face many problems within the health system, including communication barriers that ultimately cause harmful confusion. According to the American Medical Association, “physician-assisted suicide occurs when a physician facilitates a patient’s death by providing the necessary means…
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Millennials Are Caring and Financially Providing For Their Aging Parents
Written By Sophie Okolo According to a new study from TD Ameritrade, more than 22 percent of Americans, some of whom are Millennials, are financially providing for an aging parent, adult child or at times, both. The study is particularly interesting since Gen Y is known to have a sense of entitlement. While this is…
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Millennials Are Still Living with Their Parents Despite Having Jobs
Written By Sophie Okolo A new study by the Pew Research Center shows that many Millennials who have jobs still live with their parents. The unemployment rate for Gen Y is currently at 7.7 percent, which is back to the pre-recession time. While having a job is beneficial in today’s economy, society still views this…
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Special Olympics Gives New Meaning to People with Disabilities
Written By Sophie Okolo From July 25 to Aug. 2, people with disabilities will be at the forefront for the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles. The importance of delivering a successful event in these games should not be underestimated. While not as popular as the Summer Olympic Games, this event gives…
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Solitary Confinement Can Affect Risk of Psychiatric Effects
Written By Sophie Okolo What comes to mind when people think about solitary confinement? Society depicts prisoners in locked cells with little or no contact with the outside world. While this is true, solitary confinement presents a grave problem that needs public discourse. According to the National Institute of Corrections, solitary confinement is often used…
Sophie Okolo, MPH 