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College Students with Intellectual Disabilities: Their Views on Physical Activity

December 23, 2024

College campuses today offer special programs for students with intellectual disabilities (ID). A recent study looked into how these students experience and think about physical activity (PA). Researchers talked to eight students in a US college program to learn more. They found that most students o

health

Medical Lessons from the Silent Teachers

December 23, 2024

In the vibrant city of New Orleans, a novel teaching approach surfaced. Doctors discovered that the bodies of the deceased, often referred to as cadavers, could serve as invaluable learning tools for aspiring doctors. They introduced a method where both experienced professionals and students examine

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Remembering Rubi: A Teenager’s Life Cut Short

December 22, 2024

Teenager Rubi Patricia Vergara, a student at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, sadly lost her life in a tragic shooting incident on Monday. She was just 14 years old. A fellow student, 15-year-old Natalie "Samantha" Rupnow, was the shooter, and she also took her own life at the s

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Would Ugandan University Students Use CAB-LA for HIV Prevention?

December 22, 2024

In Uganda, HIV prevention is a major concern, especially among young females. A study at a public university aimed to uncover what might influence female students' willingness to use a long-acting HIV prevention drug called Cabotegravir (CAB-LA). This drug is injected every two months, making it a c

politics

Biden's Office Retreats from Protecting Trans Athletes and Debt Cancellation Plans

December 21, 2024

President Joe Biden is abandoning his efforts to safeguard transgender athletes' rights and wipe out student debt for millions of Americans. This move is part of a broader plan to withdraw pending regulations before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The White House fears Trump could quickly

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Biden's Education Shifts: Loan Relief and Trans Athlete Rules Shelved

December 21, 2024

In a recent move, the Biden administration decided to drop two significant education proposals. These were plans for substantial student loan forgiveness and guidelines for transgender athletes in school sports. Once considered high priorities, these proposals were withdrawn before President-elect D

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Biden’s Final Act: More Loan Forgiveness for Public Workers

December 20, 2024

President Joe Biden's administration is wrapping up its student loan relief efforts with a bang. Recently, the Education Department announced they're forgiving federal student loans for another 55, 000 workers. These workers include teachers, nurses, members of the military, law enforcement officers

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NIC Seeks to Trim Athletics Costs by $1. 8 Million

December 20, 2024

North Idaho College has made a tough decision to trim its athletics budget by $1. 8 million over the next two years. The college, which recently rejoined the National Junior College Athletic Association, saw its athletics budget balloon due to decisions made by former trustees. These included coveri

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Videogames on the Move: Do They Boost College Mental Health?

December 20, 2024

College life can be a mix of excitement and stress that directly impacts students' mental well-being. Amidst this complexity, active video games (AVGs) have become a popular pastime among college students, offering both entertainment and a potential tool to enhance mental health. The focus on AVGs h

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Idaho Higher Ed Gets New Rules on Diversity

December 19, 2024

In a recent move, Idaho's higher education institutions got new guidelines. The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved new policies. These policies say "no" to DEI ideology – which stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion. They don't want these ideas to take the spotlight away from i