Volume 30 • Number 5 February 1, 2023
The Voice of Marana, Oro Valley and Northwest Tucson
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NEWS .......................... 6 Beer and a dog
LIVEN UP ...................10 Satisfying Stones' fans
BASIS Oro Valley senior Matthew Kim was honored for his project “Slowing Down Ice Melting from Thermal Radiation via Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Eggshells.” (Matthew Kim/Submitted)
BASIS student named Regeneron scholar BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
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HEALTH ..................... 17 Placebos may enhance treatment NEWS .............................................. 6 LIVEN UP ..................................... 10 SPORTS ........................................ 14 HEALTH........................................ 17 PUZZLE/HOROSCOPES ............. 19 WORSHIP/CLASSIFIEDS ........... 20 MLS #22301470
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atthew Kim, a BASIS Oro Valley student, was named a scholar in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. The 17-year-old was honored for his project “Slowing Down Ice Melting from Thermal Radiation via Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Eggshells.” Society for Science revealed the top 300 scholars.
“We celebrate this year’s scholars for their exceptional work and unmatched motivation to use the power of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to make a meaningful mark on the world,” said Christina Chan, senior vice president, corporate communications and citizenship at Regeneron. “Through our partnership with the Society for Science, it is our goal that the Regeneron Science Talent Search elevates young scientists and underscores the significance of STEM in solving society’s biggest challenges. We commend the scholars’ inspirational and
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