Mental health is not something we’re open to discussing in America. We speak about mental health most when a beloved celebrity has suffered tremendously and reached the point of choosing suicide. At these times, I’ve noticed how even more taboo it is to speak about mental health in the black American community. It could have […]
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Gender Bias in the STEM Work Place
There is no escaping challenging social issues. Since the 1970s, the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) careers has sought to overcome its reputation for being a male-dominated field. For instance, many colleges offer scholarship programs for female undergraduates as incentives for young women to pursue careers in scientific research. Yet, the last […]
Election 2012 — The Issues
Voters have been rallying behind their candidates as the 2012 presidential election season is in full swing; however, some voters still remain undecided, and others would just like to learn more about the other candidates on the ballot. The Macaulay Messenger’s guide to the 2012 presidential election breaks down the beliefs of each candidate on […]
