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How The New Pitch Clock in Baseball Is Bringing The Sport Back To Life

How The New Pitch Clock in Baseball Is Bringing The Sport Back To Life

The sport of baseball, long known as America’s pastime, had an issue. Games were dragging on for hours, attendance was down, and fans were losing interest. Now, thanks to a new addition to the game, the sport is thriving and attendance is up across the country.  24 out of 30 major league baseball teams saw their attendance numbers increase during the 2023 season, according to ESPN.  Multiple baseball leagues around the world, including all levels of college baseball, have used…

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New Study Shows Removal of Mask Mandates in Hospitals Did Not Significantly Effect COVID Cases

New Study Shows Removal of Mask Mandates in Hospitals Did Not Significantly Effect COVID Cases

When the Coronavirus shut down the world in the early months of 2020, hospital staff and visitors were mandated to start wearing masks. According to a study by the National Library of Medicine, hospitals across the United States saw a 97 percent compliance rate when it came to hospital staff masking up during the pandemic.  It took nearly four years for cases to decrease, and even then hospitals were hesitant to remove mask mandates. When those mandates were lifted, new…

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Mental Health Issues are on the Rise: Why and How Universities Across Ohio Can Help.

Mental Health Issues are on the Rise: Why and How Universities Across Ohio Can Help.

The United States is seeing a mental health crisis in communities across the country. College students in particular are standing out as one of the biggest groups who are reaching out for help.  According to the American Psychological Association, six in ten college students meet the criteria for mental health issues.  Jared Mueller, an independently licensed social worker in Ohio with 23 years of experience spoke with me about why college students may face difficult times.  “College students face a…

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