Why is it harder to detect autism in girls?

Elizabeth Mantush | staff writer As a child, it’s natural to look for people like you in the media that you consume. “The Good Doctor,” “Rain Man” and “Young Sheldon” all feature people who represent the spectrum differently, but this diversity is missing one thing … Where are the girls with autism? Just last year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported that … Continue reading Why is it harder to detect autism in girls?

Staff Editorial; Drugs not worth the boost

By Duke Staff Looking at today’s culture, we see the presence of prescription drug use everywhere we turn. From movies to athletes, we are bombarded with images of parties gone too far and worse. What we tend to forget about is the other side of recreational drug use, a side closer to home. Students use study drugs to help them focus or stay up for … Continue reading Staff Editorial; Drugs not worth the boost