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Mar 15 2025HEALTH

Lessons Learned: How COVID-19 Changed Crisis Communication

The COVID-19 pandemic hit the world at a time when technology was at its peak. This made it the first major health crisis to be heavily influenced by data. Many countries were caught off guard, highlighting gaps in their preparedness. This isn't surprising, given that crises often reveal weaknesses

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Mar 14 2025FINANCE

Stock Market Sees Big Gains But Still In Trouble

The stock market saw a significant boost on Friday, with the S&P 500 rising by 1. 8% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping by 565 points, or 1. 4%. This surge came after a tough week for investors, marking the fourth consecutive losing week. Despite the gains, the market is still in a rough p

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Mar 14 2025POLITICS

Protests and Arrests: The New Face of Campus Activism

In a surprising turn of events, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made another arrest related to the Columbia University protests. This time, it's Leqaa Korda, a Palestinian student from the West Bank. Korda's visa had expired back in January 2022, and she was also arrested in 2024 for h

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Mar 14 2025EDUCATION

Search and Seizure at Columbia University

Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducted searches in two dorm rooms at Columbia University. This event happened shortly after a pro-Palestinian activist, a recent graduate, was arrested and faced deportation. The university's interim president, Katrina Armstrong, sent

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Mar 14 2025SPORTS

How Unrivaled is Changing the Game for Women's Basketball

In the world of women's basketball, a new league called Unrivaled has emerged, shaking things up. It all started with a casual meeting between Breanna Stewart, a star player for the New York Liberty, and Alex Bazzell, husband of Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier. Bazzell pitched an idea to Stewar

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Mar 14 2025BUSINESS

Powering Progress: The Key to Speeding Up Renewable Energy Projects

Getting renewable energy projects up and running is a big challenge. It often takes years to get the green light. Why? Because there are many steps to go through. One big reason is that companies often fail to talk to the right people in the right way. This is a big problem. Communication i

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Mar 14 2025HEALTH

How Medical Students See Themselves and Their Patients

Medical students are the future of healthcare, and how they view their roles and patients is crucial. Group mentorship programs are becoming popular in medical schools. These programs pair students with experienced mentors in small groups. The goal? To boost their communication skills and patient-c

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Mar 14 2025SCIENCE

Science is taking over your screen

The world of science is getting a new home on your TV. Popular Science, a name that has been around for ages, is jumping into the streaming world with a brand new channel. This isn't just any channel. It's a place where you can watch rocket launches live, dive into space news, and explore fascinatin

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Mar 14 2025EDUCATION

Kids Dig into Nature and Nutrition on Exciting School Trips

Students in La Crosse, Wisconsin, are getting a hands-on education about where their food comes from and how to grow it. This is all thanks to a collaboration between a local non-profit called GROW and Western Technical College. The college's greenhouse is the setting for these educational field tri

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Mar 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Blast from the Past and More

The Lakeshore Community Concerts season is wrapping up with a bang. The final show is a tribute to the 1960s, featuring Sixtiesmania. This band covers everything from the Beatles to the music of Woodstock. The concert will be held at Highland High School’s Monbeck Auditorium, 9135 Erie St. in Highla

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