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Sep 08 2024EDUCATION

The Color Line: Is Brown University Losing its Diversity?

Brown University saw a sharp decline in Black and Hispanic student enrollment last year following the Supreme Court's ruling against race-conscious admissions policies. The university reported a 6 percentage point drop in Black students and a 4 percentage point decrease in Hispanic students, with o

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Sep 08 2024POLITICS

Supreme Suspicion: Justice Alito's Royal Connections Raise Eyebrows

When it comes to the Supreme Court, every gift and association is under scrutiny these days. The latest eyebrow-raiser? Justice Samuel Alito received $900 in concert tickets from German Princess Gloria von Thurn und Taxis—a fellow Catholic who's been known to rub elbows with the rich and famous (an

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Sep 08 2024SPORTS

Gridiron Tragedy: Unpacking the Aaron Hernandez Story

A new FX series, “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez,” is set to premiere, promising a deep dive into the life and fall of former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez. With ads running during this weekend’s NFL games, the series is generating buzz, but it also raises some important questions. He

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Sep 08 2024ENVIRONMENT

Silent Spring's Bats: How Our Pest Control Partners Are Vanishing Before Our Eyes

Did you know that bats are more than just spooky Halloween decorations? These flying mammals play a vital role in our ecosystems, especially for farmers. A single bat can eat thousands of insects per night - think of them as nature's pest control squad! But recently, a fungal disease called white-no

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Sep 08 2024ENVIRONMENT

Bats, pesticides, and an unexpected toll on human health: A shocking new study reveals the hidden costs of losing a key species

A new study published in Science has stunned researchers by revealing a surprising link between bat die-offs, increased pesticide use, and rising infant mortality rates. The findings, authored by environmental economist Eyal Frank of the University of Chicago, show how the loss of a keystone specie

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Can Harris Out-Debate the Chaos? A Critical Look at the Trump Showdown

Kamala Harris enters her first debate against Donald Trump with high expectations, hoping to capitalize on his perceived weaknesses. But delivering a knockout blow against an unpredictable opponent known for controversy is no easy feat. Harris will need to avoid the pitfalls that tripped up Joe Bi

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Schooling Gone Wrong: When a State Error Sends a Child with Autism to an Unregulated School

Imagine being 19 years old, eager to learn, and suddenly finding yourself in a school with reports of neglect and abuse. That's the nightmare a Massachusetts mother, Roberta Biscan, faced when her son, Connor, who has autism, was mistakenly placed in an unregulated school in New York. Connor, des

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Can a Side of Beef Change the Face of Fine Dining? A Look at NYC's Culinary Inclusion Efforts

Imagine this: a side of beef bigger than a classroom desk, and a group of high school students wielding sawblades, ready to tackle it. This isn't just a scene from a cooking show; it's the Food Education Fund in action, aiming to inject diversity into the world of fine dining. But are these hands-

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

The Affirmative Action Aftershock:A College Admissions Earthquake?

The Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action has sent ripples through college admissions, with some selective colleges reporting drops in the number of Black students in their incoming classes. It begs the question, is this just a blip or the start of a major trend? It's too early

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Sep 06 2024SPORTS

Sports TV:A Neverending Comedy of Errors?

Sports TV these days seems determined to make us question if they're actually trying to entertain us or just fill airtime. Take, for example, the recent NFL pregame show revamp. Five analysts? Really? Can't we just stick to one or two and actually have a meaningful discussion? Or maybe I'm just o

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