COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Oct 07 2024SPORTS

Unified Sports in Massachusetts: A Story of Growth and Inclusion

Over the past few years, unified sports programs for students with intellectual disabilities have been spreading like wildfire across Massachusetts. These sports provide a unique outlet for creativity and self-expression, making them an ideal alternative for students who might not make traditional teams or find other ways to stay active. One of the driving forces beh...

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Parents and Teachers Join Forces to Keep Schools Safe

In Baton Rouge, parents of students at Belaire High School came together after two alarming incidents. First, an unloaded .45 pistol was found in a student's locker. Then, deputies caught a man with a rifle near the school and firing it into the ground. These events prompted parents to say, "Enough is enough." Teachers also expressed their concerns. Storm Matthe...

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Oct 04 2024ENVIRONMENT

What Happens to Our Wastewater?

Have you ever thought about what happens after we flush the toilet or drain the sink? In many US rural areas, wastewater from homes and businesses goes into cesspools. These are like big underground storage tanks that hold waste until it can be treated. But here's a problem: some of these cesspools are old and have leaks, which means untreated wastewater can get into...

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Sep 26 2024SCIENCE

Unlocking the Power of Science: Ahmed Muhammad's Vision for a Brighter Future

Ahmed Muhammad, a 22-year-old Oakland native, has always been passionate about science. Growing up, he noticed that many of his peers didn't share his enthusiasm for the subject. This realization sparked a desire to make science more accessible and fun for young people, especially those from underrepresented communities. Muhammad's vision is to empower the next gener...

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

The Silent Epidemic: Unpacking Ohio's Suicide Crisis

Suicide is a silent epidemic that has been ravaging Ohio for years, claiming the lives of five people every day. As September spotlights suicide prevention awareness nationally and around the world, it's essential to acknowledge the complexity of this issue. What if we told you that suicide prevention efforts require a multi-faceted approach, considering mental heal...

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Aug 28 2024BUSINESS

Lauren London's Hussle 100K Pitch Competition: A Heartfelt Legacy of Black Empowerment and Entrepreneurship

In a touching tribute to her late partner, Nipsey Hussle, actress Lauren London has collaborated with Microsoft, financial podcast Earn Your Leisure (EYL), and Nipsey's Marathon Clothing brand to launch the 'Hussle 100K pitch competition. This moving initiative aims to uplift Black families and empower them to establish lasting generational wealth through the trans...

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