Lauren Swan

Lauren Swan is a content editor for MultiBriefs. Before her start with MultiView, Lauren interned for Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.). She received a Bachelor of Arts in editing, writing and media from Florida State University. During her time at FSU, she concentrated her studies and writing profession in the fields of biology, chemistry and politics.

Articles by Lauren Swan

• The end of sequestration? Better known as negotiation

  Good news, America. We may see an end soon to the self-imposed federal spending restrictions known as…

  Monday, February 02, 2015

• Study cures 9 of 10 early-stage Alzheimer’s patients

  ​Alzheimer's is one of the most feared diseases in the U.S., and for good reason. It is the sixth-leading…

  Thursday, December 11, 2014

• Solar roadways: Better for show than practicality?

  With the new solar road opening for cyclists in the Netherlands, a debate has been reignited that was…

  Wednesday, November 19, 2014

• The difficulty of diagnosing patients during an outbreak

  The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is of huge concern to the rest of the world, and that isn't unwarranted.…

  Friday, November 07, 2014

• New milk study misses the real point — milk isn’t the problem

  A study released Oct. 30 by a group of Swedish researchers has people panicking — all these years they've…

  Friday, October 31, 2014

• Characterize, communicate, influence: Science at our core

  Fred Boelter received the Henry F. Smyth, Jr. Lecture Award and was the first presenter Oct. 21 at the…

  Monday, October 27, 2014

• US airlines hiking fares as oil prices drop

  ​For the first time in years, the price of crude oil has dropped significantly — so much so that…

  Friday, October 24, 2014

• Conflict and compromise: Politics and policy inside the Beltway

  The first general session on Monday at the American Industrial Hygiene Association's 2014 Fall Conference…

  Thursday, October 23, 2014

• A critical debate: The value, costs and benefits of I2P2

  The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed that employers need to implement…

  Wednesday, October 22, 2014

• Discovery has researchers ‘1 step away’ from Type 1 diabetes cure

  Some are calling it the greatest discovery since insulin. Other believe it's on par with the discovery…

  Friday, October 10, 2014

• ‘Yes Means Yes’ law means far more than simply preventing rape

  ​Women often feel like they are in a constant uphill battle when it comes to rape culture. Now, thanks…

  Tuesday, September 30, 2014

• Will new privacy efforts by Apple and Google obstruct justice?

  For people who value their privacy, Apple and Google are going to provide them with just that. In their…

  Friday, September 26, 2014

• West Africa’s future darkening as Ebola cases skyrocket

  The Discovery Channel aired the first Ebola documentary on the current outbreak in West Africa at 10…

  Friday, September 19, 2014

• What’s causing the antibiotic development stagnation?

  Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria are appearing in headlines more often as time goes by, along with the…

  Tuesday, September 16, 2014

• Should students be concerned about the new MCAT?

  ​The Medical College Admission Test is changing in 2015, and students who want to avoid taking it are…

  Friday, September 05, 2014

• ​The ocean is dying, and we need to do something about it

  As Americans, we tend to think a lot about the beach — when we can go, how we like to tan, how we'd…

  Tuesday, August 26, 2014

• Is pet health insurance really worth it?

  Going to the veterinarian's office is never a pleasant experience if your cat is ill — particularly…

  Friday, August 15, 2014

• Is Ebola airborne? Canadian study shows deadly evidence

  ​The Ebola outbreak continues to grow worse every week, and now the relief organization Samaritan's…

  Wednesday, August 13, 2014

• Your headline matters — possibly more than your article

  When 86-year-old James Lincoln Collier wrote a newspaper column with a racial slur directed at President…

  Thursday, July 24, 2014

• Should journalists pay for news?

  The Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics says, "Be wary of sources offering information…

  Tuesday, July 08, 2014

• Lather, rinse and repeat: Does 24/7 journalism create insecurity?

  ​Journalism has changed dramatically in the past 20 years, particularly in the U.S. The day's news…

  Wednesday, June 11, 2014

• Just days away, Brazil’s World Cup is facing a host of problems

  For many Americans, the World Cup is not only a large sporting event worth celebrating, but it's also…

  Friday, June 06, 2014

• Electronic computer blood mimics the human brain

  In October of 2013, IBM unveiled a prototype of a new computer powered by blood — electronic blood.…

  Thursday, May 15, 2014

• Modern slavery and the hidden world of human trafficking

  What is the largest illegal industry in the world? Drugs — that's pretty easy to guess. What is the…

  Friday, May 09, 2014

• Is overprescribing really to blame for antibiotic resistance?

  The World Health Organization (WHO) released a report last week regarding antimicrobial resistance and…

  Tuesday, May 06, 2014

• Addressing the lack of diversity on stage

  Thanks to choreographers like George Balanchine, there are many more ballets now than ever before, and…

  Wednesday, April 30, 2014

• Debunking the myth: Red meat and eggs not so bad after all

  The early 2000s were full studies that suggested people should no longer eat eggs or red meat due to…

  Monday, April 28, 2014

• Ebola outbreak in Africa and the effect on international travel

  There is currently an outbreak of Ebola hemorrhagic fever in West Africa. According to the World Health…

  Friday, April 18, 2014

• An interview with Sarah Menke‑Fish on the ever-changing field of journalism

  As journalism evolves to keep up with the spread of digital media, many students wonder what this will…

  Wednesday, April 09, 2014

• Social media is already the next news source

  Many of us use social media platforms as a way to keep up with our social lives or work, or to simply…

  Friday, March 21, 2014

• The rising threat of heroin: Part II

  For the past several weeks, Philip Seymour Hoffman has been in the headlines for his recent overdose…

  Friday, March 07, 2014

• The rising threat of heroin: Part I

  ​Addiction to opioids is growing at an alarming rate, with the number of addicts practically doubling…

  Wednesday, February 26, 2014

• The important vitamin you could be lacking

  ​Vitamin D3 is one of those supplements that many people forget they need and therefore rarely take,…

  Wednesday, January 29, 2014

• Are GMOs worth the risk?

  ​Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in our food supply has been a hot topic in the U.S. for the…

  Tuesday, January 14, 2014