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These stories are from the Interviewing and Data class, an upper-level reporting class that can be taken by both broadcast and web/print-focused students. The class takes a deeper look at two key components of news gathering – interviewing and finding stories in numbers.

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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From FOMO to Focus: Why College Students’ Need a Screen Timeout

From FOMO to Focus: Why College Students’ Need a Screen Timeout

Traditionally, the college experience conjures images of late-night study sessions fueled by caffeinated bonding. Yet, a troubling trend has surfaced: students increasingly rely on their screens, resulting in negative impacts. A study by Frontiers in Psychology shows a concerning reality: 61.6% of young adults, a number climbing to 68.7%, struggle with smartphone addiction and report poor sleep quality. This problem is greater than just restlessness, with the study demonstrating a direct relationship between excessive screen exposure and decreased concentration, heightened…

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Creating Awareness for Pediatric Brain Cancer During Cancer Prevention Awareness Month

Creating Awareness for Pediatric Brain Cancer During Cancer Prevention Awareness Month

On January 11th Michael Strahan sent shock waves through the nation with his and daughter Isabella’s interview with fellow Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts. The interview was the first time the Strahans publicly spoke about Isabella’s brain tumor diagnosis, Medulloblastoma. Medulloblastoma is one of the most common forms of brain cancer in children in the Northeast Ohio area. Since the announcement, Isabella launched a YouTube series to be a voice for children with childhood brain cancer. The series launched…

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The Story of Climate Change

The Story of Climate Change

 May 9th, 2023 According to Climate.gov, the earth’s temperature is rising, and this could be a big problem. Earth’s temperature has risen by an average of 0.14° Fahrenheit (0.08° Celsius) per decade. Since 1880, or about 2° F in total, the rate of warming since 1981 has been more than twice as fast: 0.32° F (0.18° C) per decade.” The world is getting hotter, and it is getting hotter at a faster and faster rate. According to Howard Diamond, a…

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Tipping in Downtown Kent

Tipping in Downtown Kent

Traditionally, patrons in the United States are expected to tip at places where they are waited on, such as at beauty salons and sit-down restaurants. However, there is a growing trend of tipping at places not previously seen before. Around 48% of purchases at fast food restaurants, as well as coffee shops, included a tip during the final quarter of 2022, up 11% according to a CNN article using data released from Toast, a restaurant management software company.  68-year-old Vickie…

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Studies show a gap in infant mortality rates by race, the driver: racism 

Studies show a gap in infant mortality rates by race, the driver: racism 

According to data from CDC WONDER, in the nine most populous Ohio counties, rates of infant mortality for Black/African American people are on average higher than those for white people.  The data points to inequalities in healthcare driven by racism.  Heather Rice, a professor, researcher and licensed nurse practitioner at Cleveland State University said the infant mortality rate is an indicator of population health. “Infant mortality is […] the probability that a child born in a particular year will die…

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Ohio’s New Distracted Driving Law Goes into Effect

Ohio’s New Distracted Driving Law Goes into Effect

Ohio is hitting the brakes on distracted driving. As of April 14, using or holding a cell phone or electronic device in your hand, lap or other parts of the body while driving in the state is a primary offense. Drivers can still make phone calls while driving by holding the phone to their ear as long as starting and ending the call requires just one touch. Audio streaming apps and navigational equipment are also permitted under the one touch…

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The rise and ban of the defensive shift in the MLB

The rise and ban of the defensive shift in the MLB

Gaining any advantage in sports can mean the difference between winning and losing. In the early 2010s, according to The History of Shifting in Baseball, Major League Baseball teams started implementing defensive shifts relative to where a batter is most likely to hit the ball.  However, before the 2023 MLB season, during the owner’s and MLB Players Association meetings, it was voted on that the shift would ultimately be banned.  While on defense, there must be two infielders on either…

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The government invests more for each inmate than for each student.

The government invests more for each inmate than for each student.

According to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the US spends an average of $31,286 per year on each inmate. In contrast, K-12 schools spend an average of $12,756 per student annually. This means the US spends more than double on each inmate than on each student. The disparity is significant compared to global benchmarks, where the average public education spending per pupil is $15,680 annually.  “The disproportionate impact of the criminal justice system on communities of color is deeply troubling.” Mike Brickner,…

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The World Is Dying

The World Is Dying

The world is becoming hotter as the years go by, a study done by Climate.gov has shown that this is a true statement “Earth’s temperature has risen by an average of 0.14° Fahrenheit (0.08° Celsius) per decade since 1880, or about 2° F in total, The rate of warming since 1981 is more than twice as fast: 0.32° F (0.18° C) per decade.” The world is getting hotter, and it is getting hotter at a faster rate as the decades…

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