Marissa Martinez
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Chicago, IL, United States
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What it’s like to be a doctor in training in the middle of a pandemic
After years of studying how to practice medicine, they quickly learned how to treat COVID-19 patients, relay difficult news to loved ones and manage their own mental health during a pandemic. → Read More
Texas announces Pfizer vaccine now available to adolescents as young as 12 years old
The FDA authorized use of the vaccine for adolescents on Monday. → Read More
COVID-19 variant cases are on the rise in Texas. Here’s what you need to know.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says vaccines and other preventive measures like social distancing and mask-wearing should protect people from variants. → Read More
COVID-19 vaccine demand drops in Texas, though less than a quarter of population is fully vaccinated
Local health officials reported shorter lines and less demand at vaccination sites, and warned that there's still much work to be done to make Texans safe from the virus. → Read More
Texans used mutual aid to help their communities through a devastating winter storm
Last week, an untold number of Texans who had lost power and heat, and in some cases water, took to social media platforms to ask for help — and be connected to those who could offer it. → Read More
“We’re in it alone”: Power outages leave millions of Texans desperate for heat and safety
Texas residents said the storm — and ensuing partial collapse of the state's power system — sapped what mental reserves they had left after eleven months of a global health crisis that has cost thousands of jobs and claimed more than 40,000 lives in the state. → Read More
Texas’ COVID-19 cases are down from record highs, though health experts warn the pandemic is far from over
While vaccinations are reaching more people every day, health care experts warn that this doesn’t mean Texas is out of the woods. → Read More
Laredo was one of the nation's worst COVID-19 hot spots for weeks. Its leaders see no easy way out.
At one point in January, almost half of the city’s hospital patients were admitted because of COVID-19 — the highest percentage in the state. That's caused intense debate about what the city can, and should, do next. → Read More
Northwestern’s partnership with Fulgent Genetic testing explained
Northwestern announced its new, free testing program August 19, which will begin with a three-step process for all undergraduate students returning to campus. The first part involves an at-home test mailed to students prior to campus arrival, due August 27 — ten days before students will start to move in during the Wildcat Wellness period.... → Read More
Analysis | Northwestern’s relationship with NUPD, EPD
Within the past three weeks, many protesters fighting against systemic racism have asked for a path to defunding or abolishing police departments across the nation. While some have called this position controversial or impossible, it prompted questions from students about their own cities and universities: What is our community’s relationship with the local police? On... → Read More
Rico Nasty announced as second mainstage artist for Digital Dillo
Rapper Rico Nasty will be one of the mainstage artists at Digital Dillo, according to a Mayfest press release. The virtual celebration, to take place May 30, has been moved online in accordance with the University’s decision to hold Spring Quarter remotely. Hailing from the DMV area, the 23-year-old rapper began her career at the... → Read More
Northwestern graduation ceremony moved online, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to speak
Northwestern’s June commencement ceremonies have been moved online, according to a Wednesday email announcement from University President Morton Schapiro. The graduation ceremony will occur on June 19 at 9:30 a.m. CST, as scheduled. More information about the virtual ceremonies will be communicated in the coming weeks, Schapiro said, with individual schools sharing details about their... → Read More
Northwestern reaches eighth case of coronavirus, first confirmed student case
A student living off campus is the seventh confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in Northwestern’s Evanston location, and the eighth total case connected to the University, according to a Monday update on their website. They are the first known student to have tested positive for the virus. They are currently self-isolating, University spokesperson Jon... → Read More
Northwestern institutes Pass/No Pass grades for Spring Quarter
Northwestern University will be employing a Pass/No Pass grading system for undergraduate students during Spring Quarter, according to an email sent to students Tuesday evening. “We know that some students are working hard to achieve certain GPA goals,” the email said. “But we also have students whose family members are ill or are facing economic... → Read More
EPD investigating suspect who tried to coerce students via dating app
Northwestern University Police were informed today by Evanston Police of a suspect who allegedly attempted to use the dating app Tinder to coerce two NU students on separate occasions. EPD investigators say the suspect tried to establish a false identity on the app to meet students and possibly commit sexual assault. The students declined attempts... → Read More
City manager to leave Evanston after 10 years for Washington state position
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz is leaving his position after 10 years of service. Bobkiewicz has accepted a position as city administrator in Issaquah, Wash., and will assume the role Sept. 30. Bobkiewicz is one of the longest-serving city managers in Evanston and will replace the former Issaquah city administrator, Emily Moon, who announced her departure... → Read More
Lollapalooza 2019: Day 4 recap
Lollapalooza came to a close on Sunday, bringing an end to four days of concerts in Grant Park. Crowds flooded the park for the last time until 2020 to see their favorite acts on a sunny, humid day. Here are highlights from Lolla’s final day. Tayla Parx needed to talk Bubbly singer-songwriter Tayla Parx [... → Read More
Lollapalooza 2019: Day 3 recap
The second half of Lolla continued on Saturday, with crowds continuing to show out in the humid weather for another star-studded schedule. Here are the highlights from Day 3: Pink Sweat$ slows it down Soul singer Pink Sweat$ gave the crowd exactly what it wanted — chill vibes and soulful tracks. Although he is relatively... → Read More
Researching shark spines may lead to clues about human bone health
It may be Shark Week, but that didn’t scare Northwestern Medicine scientist Stuart Stock away from researching the animal. Stock will be exploring the connection between shark and human spines at Argonne National Laboratory. Sharks’ spines consistently flex and move as they swim. But even as their vertebrae bend frequently over their life spans, which... → Read More
Evanston makes changes to parking, payment options in city
Evanston officials announced changes to parking services and payment options in a Tuesday release. People who pay a parking citation online will no longer face a $1 transaction fee. In addition, drivers will see more flexible parking hours throughout the city, and wallet transactions on the Park Evanston mobile app will no longer have an... → Read More