INCLUSION

Dec 17 2024CRYPTO

Crypto Craze: Bitcoin's Boom and Trump's Big Plan

Bitcoin hit a new high of $107, 000 on Monday. Why the sudden boost? President-elect Donald Trump wants the U. S. to have a bitcoin strategic reserve. This is like the country's oil reserve but for digital currency. He hopes it will give the U. S. an edge in the global market. Also, MicroStrategy jo

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Dec 14 2024EDUCATION

Friendships on the Court: Middle Schoolers Bond Over Pickleball

At Crayton Middle School, a special bond is forming on the Pickleball court. The school's Special Olympics Unified program brings together students from both special and general education classes to engage in physical activities. Jazayah Grimes, a deaf student, has found a real connection with his p

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Dec 03 2024SPORTS

Power Dynamics in Sports Teams: How Supervisors Affect Fairness and Inclusion

As the U. S. workforce becomes more diverse, ensuring fairness and inclusion in every field, including athletic training, is crucial. The role of supervisors plays a significant part in shaping a team's dynamic. A supervisor's authority can either promote equity or create barriers. They set the tone

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Dec 01 2024SPORTS

Tennis Star Navratilova Slams NYT for Cisgender Terminology

In a surprising twist, legendary tennis player Martina Navratilova and a group of critics have taken aim at The New York Times (NYT) for its word choice. The NYT used the term "non-transgender women" in a recent article about a volleyball team's predicament. The team was grappling with including a t

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Plastic Surgery: A New Face of Inclusion

The realm of plastic and reconstructive surgery is evolving, with a growing emphasis on embracing diversity. Initially, the focus was on providing more opportunities for women and individuals from Black and Hispanic/Latino backgrounds. Today, the concept of diversity has broadened to include religio

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Nov 26 2024EDUCATION

A Runner's Dilemma: Transitioning Teammates

What happens when a transgender athlete joins a school's cross-country varsity team? In Riverside, California, this shift caused a bit of a commotion. A faster runner, who happens to be transgender, took a spot on the girls' team. The co-captain, Taylor, got bumped down to the JV squad. She wasn't t

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Nov 26 2024SPORTS

A Coach's Stand: Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports

Meet Melissa Batie-Smoose, the former associate head coach of the San Jose State Spartans women’s volleyball team. She’s been making waves for standing up for what she believes in, even if it means putting her career on the line. Batie-Smoose was suspended after she filed a Title IX complaint agains

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

Trans Athletes in Spotlight: Alberta's Controversial Sports Bill

A new law in Alberta has people talking. The bill, called the Fairness and Safety in Sport Act, says transgender athletes can't compete in women's sports. It also wants any issues about who can play to be reported. But Canada's Sports Minister, Carla Qualtrough, isn't so sure this is the right way t

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Nov 09 2024EDUCATION

Unlocking Potential: Inklusion Zertifikat Basics

Want to become an inclusive teacher? The Inklusion Zertifikat Basiskompetenzen (IKB) might just be your key! This three-semester program at the University of Regensburg is designed especially for future primary and secondary school teachers. What's the big deal? It's all about bridging theory and pr

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Science, Politics, and Campus Life: What's Happening?

Let's talk about what's going on in science, politics, and on college campuses. The National Science Foundation is now making grant decisions based on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This means they're looking at things like the story behind the research, not just its quality. In fact, more

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