Author Archives: Jasmine Thompson

American evacuees from the growing coronavirus outbreak in China flew into Omaha today and are being quarantined at a nearby Nebraska National Guard training base. The Nebraska National Guard said people going to Camp Ashland are not diagnosed with coronavirus. According to the CDC, these people were chosen because they’re coming from a high-risk areaContinue reading “Claims for the Coronavirus in Nebraska”

The US has declared a public health emergency over the spread of the coronavirus and said it would deny entry to any foreign nationals who have visited China in the past two weeks (BBC). It has been reported that US citizens returning from Hubei province, where the outbreak started, will be quarantined for 14 daysContinue reading “Similarities among the coronavirus and the “Mother of All Pandemics””

I have watched and re-watched Bob’s Burgers countless times. No matter how many times I’ve seen an episode, I am still brought laughter when I hear a pun from any of the characters of the show. Much like Louis in the gif below, I find myself easily irritated on day’s nothing seems to go right.Continue reading “Why Bob’s Burgers Makes us Happy”

Yesterday, Dylan Roof appealed his federal convictions and death sentence in the 2015 massacre of nine black church members in South Carolina, arguing that he was mentally ill when he represented himself at his capital trial (Associated Press News). One of Roof’s lawyer’s main arguments was that the U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel should notContinue reading “White Supremacy – A Thing of the Past? Unfortunately not”

In regards to a tweet I posted a week ago, I’m discussing Trump’s rollback of US Protections leaving waterways vulnerable to pollution as well as the acceleration of climate change. As I stated in my tweet, “without this one Earth, we are nothing.” This is a powerful message when you understand the role our EarthContinue reading “Pollution and Climate Change – When is Enough, Enough?”

In a recent blog by PsyPost, Eric Dolan dives into recent developments about psychedelic drugs. With new findings from the Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science there is a possibility psychedelics are reducing depression and anxiety for individuals. Checking into the abstract of the the journal I discovered that they are talking about increasing a persons psychologicalContinue reading “Psychedelics Link to Decreased Depression and Anxiety”

In relation to my Twitter post yesterday, I have decided to dig deeper into this new deadly Chinese virus. Although I initially found the article via the Kearney Hub, I’m reading an editorial done by The Guardian. One of the independent journalism organizations based out of London, which I have followed on Twitter for awhile.Continue reading “The Guardian view on the new coronavirus: be alert, not afraid Editorial”

The Guardian – Independent journalism based in London Kearney Hub – Kearney Nebraska’s local paper The Journal Star – Nebraska news based in Lincoln KSNB Local4 – Local news covering the tri-city area NET Nebraska – Nebraska Public Broadcasting Omaha World-Herald – Omaha Nebraska’s local paper Adam Savage – Former Mythbusters co-host The New YorkContinue reading “Week 2”

My name is Jasmine Thompson and I am a creative intermediate graphic designer with a strong background in project management, space planning, and computer-aided design. I am seeking to take the next career steps with a respected design firm focused on creating and redeveloping campaigns and brands. The type of designer I am is mostlyContinue reading “Jasmine Thompson”