Gray matters: The utility of knowledge
For my last piece of the semester, I thought I’d talk about something fun and easy: consciousness. Of course by…
Author Ethan Fisher-Perez
Ethan Fisher-Perez
Ethan Fisher-Perez is a reporter and columnist for the Brown & White.
Bethlehem citizens advocate for city historical preservation
Historic Moravian Bethlehem is in the running to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which has made citizens concerned about…
Gray matters: The role of sentience in depression
Though it is often debated, many professionals suggest the earliest age at which clinical depression can be diagnosed is 3…
Bethlehem police apply for less grant funding this year
This year, the Bethlehem Police Department is applying for less funding from The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program than…
Gray Matters: Animals aren’t people
Neuroscience can be a complicated field. With millions of neurons interacting with billions more to form pathways that may travel…
Gray Matters: Choosing brain health
Most people are aware that lifestyle plays a pivotal role in the function and health of our brains and minds.…
Gray Matters: Addiction as a disease
The following article contains discussions of addiction. Information can be found on the National Institute of Drug Abuse website. Click…
Gray Matters: Scaring mice for fun?
Coming to Lehigh, some of my top interests were: addiction and personality, mood disorders and learning. I was stupid enough…
Gray matters: The weight of a label
“Mentally ill” is a label that joins the lovely category of things that, despite not being explicitly real, do have…
Gray Matters: Should we take our meds?
Editor’s note: The following article contains discussion of medication usage. Please consult a medical professional concerning decisions related to medication…