By Diya Ramesh (‘23) “2, 4, 6, 8, who do we appreciate? (Insert Freshmen/Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors here)! G-O-I-A-C. What does that spell? Goooooo IA Central!” If you’re looking for class/school spirit, IA is the best place to, and that’s never been better shown than during the famous IA Olympics. Due to the COVID-19 pandemics, the traditional Olympics have been turned into Mini-Olympics. One highlight of these events … Continue reading What Goes Into a Cheer?
By Diya Ramesh (‘23) Precision medicine allows for patient-specific treatments and prevention options, and genes are one of the factors that are taken into consideration for this customized healthcare Previously seen on the PrecisionMedicine Show: From reduced side effects, to a better focus in healthcare, and the opportunity to save many lives, there are countless benefits to precision medicine. Episode 3: So, now you might … Continue reading PrecisionMedicine: Episode 3 – Climax Time
By Diya Ramesh (‘23) Precision medicine is a healthcare strategy in which treatment/prevention options are tailored to each individual. Essentially, it involves customizing healthcare to each patient based on various factors, including genetics. Episode 2: You’re on the edge of your seat, wondering what happens next in the thrilling tale of precision medicine. You wonder, “Why bother with precision medicine? What does it actually do? … Continue reading Precision Medicine: Episode 2 – Get to Know the Star of the Show
By Diya Ramesh (‘23) If you love WandaVision, enjoy the references made to it throughout this series. If not, pretend they’re not there! BEEP, BEEP, BEEP! As usual, you wonder why alarm clocks haven’t yet been declared a form of cruel and unusual punishment. All the same, you slide out of bed, albeit very reluctantly. Bleary-eyed and half-asleep, you stumble into the bathroom to brush … Continue reading The Precision Medicine Show: Episode 1 – TV’s Next Big Hit
By Diya Ramesh (‘23) It’s another quiet Sunday afternoon, when you look at your window, your Google Chrome window, that is, and see something that instantly catches your eye. It’s… the return of the vaccines, the sequel to the sequel, the latest guest at the party! The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have a new sibling, and its name is the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The … Continue reading Back to Vaccines: The Science Behind the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
By Diya Ramesh (‘23) When we last saw our mighty superhero, the stem cell, it was being questioned on just how powerful it is. Is our great hero a fake? Thankfully, not at all. Just what is it, though, that makes stem cells such heroes? Well, it’s actually the fact that they don’t have set jobs. You heard me right, folks, because unemployment is our … Continue reading Stem Cells: The Superhero Sequel
By Diya Ramesh (’23) Superheroes. Every little child (or child at heart) idolizes them and aspires to be just like them. What’s not to love? They’re strong, powerful, brave citizens that use their talents to enforce justice in the world. Best of all, they have amazing super powers. Imagine being able to fly, have super strength, shoot lasers from your hands, or even change form. … Continue reading Stem Cells: The Origin Story
By Diya Ramesh (’23) Just when you thought you were ready to understand the turbulent, dynamic world of vaccines, a bombshell hits (a good one though). You just got home and are about to turn on Netflix, when a wave of deja vu washes over you, and you flip to the news instead. Lo and behold, the news is talking about vaccines. The original may … Continue reading Vaccines 2.0: The Science Behind the Pfizer Vaccine
By Diya Ramesh (’23) It’s 3:00 on a Friday, and you just got home from school. You pick up your phone to scroll through social media, when you decide that maybe you should stay up-to-date with world events instead. You turn on the TV, and over and over, you see discussions about vaccines. You’ve had plenty of vaccines before, but you start to wonder, “How … Continue reading Got Diseases? Well, We’ve Got Vaccines!
By Diya Ramesh (’23) Picture this: You were having a normal day at IA. Everything was absolutely perfect, until…. you get a text from your parents, saying that they are busy at work and cannot pick you up until 5:00. You, knowing that they work hard and not wanting to trouble them, simply type back a thumbs up, but inside, you begin to panic. . … Continue reading Food For When You Need It Most
The Overachiever 