Category: Science
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DelVal Club Presidents Compete in The Great Animal Race Challenge
BY OWEN KLESSEL / MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER Biology Club’s Adham El-Maghalawi and Herpetology Club’s Morgan Lowe are going head-to-head in the Great Animal Race! Ever since its creation, the brand new Herpetology Club has had a friendly rivalry with the well-established Biology Club. To settle this rivalry once and for all, DelVal’s own Animal Boy has…
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Behind the Scenes: DelVal’s Tropical Ecology Course
By Gabriela Rodriguez I had the opportunity to take the Tropical Ecology course hosted in Costa Rica that is offered here at Delaware Valley University. This course, taught by Dr. Gregory George, is offered to upperclassmen here at DelVal. Throughout this course, students learned about components that make up a tropical environment, some background on…
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DelVal’s ‘Animal Boy’ Highlights Hidden Gems at the National Aquarium
By Owen Klessel / Full360 Multimedia Producer Earlier this semester, ‘Animal Boy’ set out to search for “hidden gems” at Baltimore’s National Aquarium during a Delaware Valley University Student Life trip. The event is among many adventures hosted by Student Life throughout the year. On this trip, students pay a $5 refundable ticket to reserve…
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Behind the Scenes: DelVal’s Ornithology Class
Last week the Ornithology Class, from Delaware Valley University had their first field lab off campus where they visited the Peace Valley Park in New Britain to put their bird identifying skills to the test. Ornithology is the study of birds. During this course, students learn the basic skills to be able to identify birds…
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Behind the Scenes at DelVal’s Herpetology Class
Herpetology, a class offered at DelVal, gives students insight into the world of amphibians and reptiles. Dr. Liguori has been teaching the class for 14 years, witnessing an increase in herp presence on campus. Through Ecological Restoration, the class contributed to the appearance of more species. The class equips students with basic skills to become…
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The Psychological Toll of Abandoning Nature: Why We Should Care
The urban environment is taking a toll on humans, leading to higher psychiatric disorder prevalence. We have an innate love for nature, known as Biophilia, and studies show that it has a positive impact on mental health. Conservation is crucial for protecting not only our physical health but also our spiritual and cultural well-being. Without…