Tag: Shriya Vyasam
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More students need to learn CPR and AED
Not enough students are actively learning basic life support, or BLS, which is easy to learn and has immense positive potential. People may require resuscitation when they go unconscious due to a variety of health issues. Being away from home, college students are even more prone to forgetting medications, taking the wrong dosage or even…
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Dear Boomers: please stop writing Gen Z characters
As newer TV shows like “Euphoria” and “Never Have I Ever” air on popular streaming platforms, young people are constantly seeing how characters our age are portrayed inaccurately, and, frankly, offensively. HBO Max is well known for having shows like “Euphoria,” “Pretty Little Liars” and “Gossip Girl” depict teenagers as using vulgar language at least…
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UTD Launches First Rocket
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics at UTD made history on Nov. 19 when they became the first organization on campus to launch a high-powered rocket. AIAA launched the rocket in Gunter, Texas at the Dallas Area Rocket Society, an organization dedicated to giving students an opportunity to explore their aeronautical interests. Groups from…
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Free CPR training for UTD students
Regional organization Strive to Save Lives offers students a cheaper way to get CPR certified CPR certifications on average range from $60 to $90, which is a deterrent to students learning a potentially life-saving skills. To make this process more affordable to students, Strive To Save Lives — a regional program with the American Red…
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Smile leaves a smile on jump-scare fans’ faces
Paramount’s new film, “Smile,” delivers an unpredictable plot and terrifying jump scares that will make viewers feel ready for spooky season. The film’s director, Parker Finn, has made other classics such as “the Hide Behind” and “Laura Hasn’t Slept.” “Smile,” however, is his first collaboration with Paramount and has been a fan favorite since its…
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Impassioned Comets stand for Iranian rights
Students protested against the Irani government’s censorship and human rights abuse on Sept. 26 at Chess Plaza. Approximately 180 protesters chanted “Say her name, Mahsa Amini” and “Zan, Zindagi, Azadi” which means, “Woman, Life, Freedom,” as part of the two-hour demonstration against assembly crackdowns in Iran. Visual and Performing Arts graduate student Shahrzad Hamzeh was…
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When does the Plinth release mist?
Kelly Kinnard, Assistant Vice President for Facilities Services, said that the schedule of the mist column is on 20-minute intervals. It turns on for three minutes and off for 17 minutes. The timing is designed so that the pipes underneath the fountain would not get ruined, based on manufacturer advice. Eugene McDermott was one of…
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Impassioned students protest Mahsa Amini’s death in police custody, stand for Irani women’s rights
Students protested against the Irani government for censoring freedom of speech by taking a stand for women’s rights on Sep. 26 at Chess Plaza. Approximately 180 protesters chanted “Say her name, Mahsa Amini” and “Zan, Zindagi, Azadi’ which means, “Woman, Life, Freedom,” as part of the two-hour demonstration against assembly crackdowns in Iran. Visual and…