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Feb 02 2025SPORTS

Coach Calipari's Big Game at Rupp Arena

It's a big night for college basketball fans as the Kentucky Wildcats are set to face the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rupp Arena tonight. John Calipari, the well-known head coach of the Razorbacks, is returning to a place he once called home. His team has been having a tough season, and the odds a

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Learning About Death: A Different Kind of Class

Imagine having a class all about death, spirituality, and palliative care. Sounds heavy, right? But for university students, this is an opportunity to learn critical skills and broaden their perspectives for holistic patient care. By combining different fields of study, like medicine and theology, t

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Jan 13 2025SPORTS

Celebrating 50 Years of Women's Sports: USC's Historic Reunion

The University of South Carolina is marking a big milestone this school year—it's the 50th anniversary of women's varsity sports! The university threw a special celebration to honor the female student-athletes who have made a mark on Gamecock Athletics. On Sunday, over 250 former athletes, represent

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Jan 13 2025EDUCATION

Why Some French Students Choose Veggie Meals More Often

It's no secret that cutting down on meat is good for both people and the planet. University cafeterias, where millions of students eat daily, offer a great chance to encourage young folks to try meat-free meals. This study looked at why some students in a French university cafeteria picked vegetaria

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Jan 11 2025EDUCATION

The Rise of Non-Teaching Staff: How It's Shaping Universities

Universities are facing a crisis. Money is pouring into bureaucracy, not education. This isn't just about liberal faculties; it's about administrators who are more radical and less connected to teaching. The number of non-teaching staff has exploded, and with it, tuition fees. Students aren't gettin

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Jan 11 2025SPORTS

Beck's New Chapter: From Georgia to Miami

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck, 23, has made a big move. After declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft and then changing his mind, he's decided to transfer to the University of Miami. This comes as no surprise, as Miami was his favored spot from the start. Beck brings a lot to the table with his

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Jan 09 2025EDUCATION

Video Games: A Boost for Uni Students' Spatial Skills?

Ever wondered if playing video games could help you ace those tricky physics problems? Well, a recent study of 566 Saudi university students found that frequent gamers reported better spatial abilities than their less-gaming counterparts. The study wasn't just about how often they played, but also w

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Jan 08 2025CRIME

Students Face Charges for TikTok-Inspired Sting Gone Wrong

Five students from Assumption University in Worcester found themselves in trouble after trying to pull a "catch a predator" stunt on TikTok. The plan went awry when the man they lured onto campus turned out to be interested in meeting an adult, not a minor. The incident began when 18-year-old Kelsy

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Jan 04 2025EDUCATION

Self-Control Training: Does It Really Help Students?

Ever wondered if teaching students to control their impulses can help them in the long run? A recent study used a fancy method called Network Intervention Analysis (NIA) to find out. The focus was on university students' chronic ego depletion aftereffects, which is a fancy way of saying they're alwa

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Jan 04 2025BUSINESS

Rhode Island's 2026: Shifts in Business, Housing, and Unfinished Projects

As 2026 approaches, Rhode Island is witnessing some big changes in its business landscape. Hasbro, the famous toy maker, is pondering a relocation to Boston. This has state officials working overtime to convince them to stick around. Meanwhile, in Newport, one ambitious entrepreneur is snapping up r

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