Coronavirus and Response

R.A BrockCopy Editor/ Staff Writer Over the spring break season, the coronavirus has continued to spread and immerse the world in fear and uncertainty. The current number of people that have been infected are just over 120,000, with over 4,000 deaths caused as a result, according to Johns Hopkins. While many are recovering from COVID-19, there still remains an increasing paranoia behind this disease. With … Continue reading Coronavirus and Response

Environmental Protection Agency Meets to Discuss Air Pollution and Public Health

Marisa SloanStaff Writer Members of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) met for a public hearing in late March to discuss the public health dangers—or lack thereof—caused by air pollution. This comes after the EPA disbanded its subcommittee called the Particulate Matter Review Panel last year, a subcommittee which was responsible for determining how much air pollution is safe for breathing. Now, led by Chair Tony … Continue reading Environmental Protection Agency Meets to Discuss Air Pollution and Public Health