The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect many aspects of daily life by bringing about unexpected societal outcomes, such as the notable increase in sexual violence. Domestic abuse is becoming increasingly prevalent during the pandemic, a consequence of the many stay-at-home orders instituted throughout the past year. As people face worsening…
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Vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 variants
As we pass the one-year mark of COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 continues to mutate, causing variant strains to emerge and spread across the globe. Currently, the main coronavirus variants of concern have been identified as originating in Britain, South Africa, Brazil and California. COVID-19 vaccines scheduled to be approved at the end…
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Favorite fresh spring recipes
With the start of spring, fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs become more readily available and help to define some of my favorite springtime recipes. Bread is one of my favorite foods to make, and Focaccia is an easy and delicious option perfect for springtime. Traditionally, Focaccia is flavored primarily with…
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Making strides for police reform in Missouri
Protests calling for police reform have swept the country for the past year, sparked by former police officer Derek Chauvin’s killing of George Floyd in May 2020. With Chauvin currently facing trial, and continued instances of police brutality against African Americans, the issue of police brutality has not gone away…
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AFE: Top travel destinations for summer vacation
The Bermuda Triangle Looking for a tropical getaway this summer to end your quarantine blues? If so, a cruise to the Bermuda Triangle is topping the list for this summer vacation. Featuring the deep blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, lots of sea life and the possibility to adventure into…
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Third coronavirus vaccine approved by FDA
On Feb. 27, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued another emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson. This is the third COVID-19 vaccine that has been approved by the FDA for emergency use. With the approval, hopes rise for expanded vaccine outreach.…
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Progressive crisis response team reveals promising results
A six-month long trial period for a new initiative implemented in Denver, Colorado, called Strategic Team Assisted Response (STAR) just released its first evaluation, revealing the promising and positive effects that this program has already had on the community. The STAR program replaces police officers with a mobile team of…
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Art and History Museums: The Virtual Experience
Throughout the course of COVID-19, ordinary activities had to be adapted to fit our new normal of social-distancing, mask-wearing and self-quarantining. Restaurants have adjusted to accommodate food delivery and pick-up, schools have switched to online learning and many jobs are now performed remotely. Although they may not be considered an…
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Are Missouri lawmakers cutting in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the world, vaccines give people the most hope for ending what has become a year-long struggle against the coronavirus. Several vaccines have been approved for emergency distribution in the United States, and states have begun implementing their vaccine distribution plans as more doses are…
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