Peter Jaskiewicz
Now is the time to think about course registration. The spring semester is almost over, and summer break is on the horizon. But if you intend to take classes over the summer, you have more opportunities than you would think. Continue Reading Penn State Summer 2021: No Limits to Registration
Peter Jaskiewicz
The Food and Drug Administration asked states on Tuesday to temporarily halt using Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine after six women in the U.S. developed a rare blood-clotting disorder that left one woman dead and another in critical condition.
Continue Reading In Abundance of Caution, Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Paused
Peter Jaskiewicz
April is upon us, and finals are getting closer. But as you all may be aware how this month kicks off with a day of jokes galore. This day is known as April Fools’ Day. Continue Reading The History Behind the Laughs
Peter Jaskiewicz
Spring has sprung, and we are less than a month away from the end of the semester. As the weather becomes nice again, summer vacation is on the horizon. But there’s something else coming up soon, and this year, it will feel like normal despite the pandemic’s restrictions. Continue Reading Graduation Like It Should Be
Peter Jaskiewicz
Spring is on the horizon as we enter the second half of the semester. Some people would believe this is true, but others believe it is spring right now. And the same could be said for summer, fall, and winter. But there is a good explanation for it. Continue Reading Astronomical Seasons and Meteorological Seasons: What’s the Difference?
Peter Jaskiewicz
Are you an aspiring writer? Do you want others to read your short stories or poems? Do you want your work to be seen across the commonwealth? If so, then do I have a place for you! Continue Reading Penn State’s “A Night at the Circus” Short Story Contest
Peter Jaskiewicz
On January 9, 2020, the World Health Organization announced a mysterious pneumonia virus had been discovered in Wuhan, China. 12 days later, the CDC confirmed the first case of this virus in the state of Washington. As the weeks passed, more and more cases were discovered across the world. Continue Reading The Importance of Vaccines
Peter Jaskiewicz
I bet you or someone you know used Amazon over the years. The online shopping website has helped consumers purchase essential materials such as books, equipment, medicine, and so on. However, recent events might cause shoppers to panic. Continue Reading Jeff Bezos Leaves, but Amazon Remains
Peter Jaskiewicz
One day, you decide to pack an apple for lunch. Instead of having it whole, you cut the apple into slices and pack them into a plastic bag. Come lunchtime, and you notice the apple slices are now a brownish tint. They also have a different taste compared to how it was when you cut it.
You would think this apple went bad after leaving them alone. However, the apple is still edible despite this change. What happened was an example of enzymatic browning, or a chain of biochemical reactions. Continue Reading Why Do Apples Turn Brown When Cut?
Peter Jaskiewicz
The semester may be ending, but the pandemic crisis is more dire than ever. Students traveling across the country from their dorm rooms to their homes might unknowingly spread COVID-19 in the process. Continue Reading Staying Safe Over the Holidays: On Campus and at Home