Courtney Chin

Articles

• Health Talk: Caffeine addiction follows same pattern as heroin addiction

  It’s midterm season again, and with these special two weeks come countless hours spent in the library trying to memorize facts, such as which Chinese dynasty most exalted Daoism or which conformation results in the least ring strain for cyclohexane. To partake in such fun studying activities, one may also need an intake of caffeinated beverages. Modern technology and lax FDA regulations have allow...

  SciTech | February 28, 2011
• Miller wins clincher against Kingsmen

  The ITA National Indoor Tennis Championships, hosted by the University of Mary Washington, saw its second appearance from the Carnegie Mellon tennis team last weekend.

  Sports | February 21, 2011
• Blood cancers such as leukemia cause abnormal cell production

  When cancer begins to develop, it usually starts with the malfunction of a single cell. In the case of leukemia, it begins with an abnormal cell in the bone marrow of a patient, which multiplies faster than normal. Leukemia is a form of blood cancer that causes an abnormal production of white blood cells. It is the most prevalent terminal cancer in children, and makes up around 10 percent of all c...

  SciTech | February 21, 2011
• Welch House/Henderson House

  FAST FACTS:

  Location: Behind Scobell, on Margaret Morrison Street

  Style(s) of housing: Prime singles and prime doubles

  Size: 83 residents

  Building retention: Yes, except for non-single rooms on the first floor

  Kitchens: One on the lower level in each building

  Lounges: TV lounges and study areas in both buildings

  Special | February 14, 2011
• Tartans’ tennis team clinches 5–4 victory

  The Carnegie Mellon men’s tennis team has once again proven why it finished No. 8 in the nation last year, this time by defeating the Division I Colonials of Robert Morris University, 5–4. After adding another win to their belts, the Tartans move to 6–2 for the year.

  Sports | February 14, 2011