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In the Summer of 1980, the city of Georgetown was thrown into a crisis when an outbreak of a mysterious gastrointestinal disease took the city by…

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It is well known that with every scientific discovery comes disbelievers, nay-sayers, and even conspiracists. Since its conception, vaccinations have…

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The Spanish influenza spread throughout the United States from 1918-1920. It was able to claim more than 675,00 American lives. While technology today…

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While many universities have a responsibility to educate their students in practicing medicine, they all have the responsibility to provide medicine.…

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The theory of evolution proposes that life changed and diversified over time through a process known as natural selection, in which organisms who are…

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The history of Kinesiology at Southwestern University is a history that has remained a mystery. Up until now. In this document, I plan to dive into…

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The Southwestern experience is one that encourages students to explore. We have many courses throughout our time here that are specifically engineered…

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During my time at Southwestern University, I have been able to be enrolled in many wonderful classes. Each course has been extremely unique and…

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Throughout the history of biological studies at Southwestern University, the microscope has provided students with a vital tool to observe microscopic…

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Women's pursuit of an equal, in-depth, high-level education as adults has met many stumbling blocks over the centuries: inferior standards or the…

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