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The connection between autism and epilepsy and how we can learn from it

Autism and epilepsy, two distinct neurological conditions, often intersect in profound and perplexing ways. While researchers continue to unravel the complexities of their relationship, one thing is clear: individuals with autism are significantly more likely to experience seizures than the general population.

Art informed: enhancing the Thanksgiving spirit

Holidays such as Thanksgiving possess unparalleled societal significance because they transcend personal relevance, creating shared traditions that can be celebrated by anyone.

Thanksgiving break is too short

In high school, I envied college students. While I had a measly one, maybe one-and-a-half, week winter break, they got to enjoy one glorious month of relaxation.

The calm after the storm

This weekend, all I did was rot in my dorm, and honestly, it was something I needed. The past few weeks have been the funniest yet most hectic weeks of my life.

Current events on shuffle

“Freedom Freedom I can’t move. Freedom, cut me loose. Singin’, freedom Freedom Where are you? ‘Cause I need freedom, too. I break chains all by myself.

The connectivity of autism and other types of neurodivergence

Autism is a complex interplay of symptoms that extend far beyond the diagnostic labels commonly associated with mental health conditions. From mood dysregulation and attentional challenges to trauma and anxiety, individuals with autism often present multifaceted symptom profiles that resist simple categorization.

Letting go

This past summer was debatably the worst period of my life. I have had my fair share of rough patches in life with parents divorcing (multiple times), a chronic kidney disease, and a seeming magnetism of sports balls to my face.

Piranesi: a reflection on what we have lost

The past few weeks have been challenging for many. I have had entire classes devoted to discussing the election and even had a class completely canceled due to the need to “process” the results.

Bagels bagels bagels

Sometimes, you don’t feel like walking far away from campus to grab a quick breakfast, or there are days when you want to take a relaxing stroll away from campus, touch some grass, and enjoy the morning sun.