Shooting for the Stars: Women’s College Basketball Title Game Sees Largest Viewership in History

Shooting for the Stars: Women’s College Basketball Title Game Sees Largest Viewership in History

America couldn’t take their eyes off of women’s college basketball this season. The 2024 Women’s NCAA Championship Game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and South Carolina Gamecocks on April 7 was the most watched women’s basketball title game in history, according to Data released by Nielsen on April 9. Nearly 19 million viewers tuned in to the matchup, with its peak audience reaching over 24 million viewers during the game’s final minutes. South Carolina won the game 87-75, giving the team…

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College Enrollment in Ohio: The drop, The Causes, and The Path to Revival

College Enrollment in Ohio: The drop, The Causes, and The Path to Revival

In the state of Ohio, the number of high school graduates has been remaining steady each year. However public colleges and universities have been experiencing a decline in enrollment. According to the Ohio Department of Higher Education, over the past five years, the number of Ohio public high school graduates enrolling in Ohio public colleges and universities has decreased by approximately 14% from 55,000 in 2018 to 45,000 in 2022. Mike Duffey is the current Chancellor for the Ohio Department…

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Robbery rates decline across the U.S., but why are some states still struggling with high numbers?

Robbery rates decline across the U.S., but why are some states still struggling with high numbers?

Since 2012. the national average for robbery rates in the United States has been declining. And while most states are mirroring that trend, not all of them are, Summit County police Sergeant Paul Robinson said Ohio law enforcement has received more support from both the government and the communities they serve. “Ohio collectively spends around $500 per capita in police enforcement and corrections,” Robinson said. “While this number is not the largest in the United States, it gives departments and…

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2020 Voter Fraud and Its Effect in the 2024 Election

2020 Voter Fraud and Its Effect in the 2024 Election

The primary season has narrowed the presidential running race, to be a 2020 rematch between former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden. The 2020 Presidential election was tumultuous with some Republicans claiming election fraud in key states.  For the 2020 election Mike West, Manager of the Community Outreach Department for the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, says Ohio did not experience a close race so its results were not contested. West says Ohio saw its election outcome because…

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Decoding Memory: AI’s Potential in Early Alzheimer’s Detection

Decoding Memory: AI’s Potential in Early Alzheimer’s Detection

Alzheimer’s disease affects around 5.5 million people in the U.S. and an estimated 55 million worldwide. What if we had the technology to stop it before it steals precious memories? Alzheimer’s is a progressive type of dementia that destroys memories and thinking skills. While incurable, early detection is crucial for managing symptoms like forgetfulness, confusion, difficulty with planning and problem-solving, and personality changes.  According to the Alzheimer Society, AD messes with the brain by making two protein substances called amyloid…

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Study finds aviation students hide mental health struggles

Study finds aviation students hide mental health struggles

Mental health in the aviation industry is a difficult topic. Those who are pilots or air traffic controllers need to be approved by the Federal Aviation Association. This stamp of approval is often referred to as their “medical”. A medical license allows aviation workers to fly and control planes. However, the requirements to receive a medical are strict. A diagnosis of ADHD, depression or anxiety can prevent someone from receiving their medical. In a study conducted by Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University,…

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New Study Sheds Light on the Rise of Complementary Health Methods

New Study Sheds Light on the Rise of Complementary Health Methods

A recent study published in 2024 found that more American adults are more likely to use complementary health approaches. This study analyzed data used from surveys done in 2002, 2012, and 2022. talks about the increase in popularity of health approaches such as acupuncture, yoga, and meditation. These complementary health approaches or CHAs are called complementary because they are used to help supplement or add on to the usual doctor’s visit and western medicine care, an added layer of health…

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Climate Change Could Change the Way Hurricanes Are Categorized

Climate Change Could Change the Way Hurricanes Are Categorized

Researchers took a look at the current hurricane wind scale to see if past events have aggressively surpassed the category 5 scale. They determined that there could be potential for a category 6 hurricane scale to develop in the future. While this decision is nowhere near a complete action, it makes scientists and climatologists aware of the dangers coming in the future.

Salience Network Could Help to Treat Substance Abuse Disorders

Salience Network Could Help to Treat Substance Abuse Disorders

Substance abuse sufferers may have a promising new lead when it comes to possible treatments.  A new study conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that the brain’s salience network could be a possible target for future treatment in individuals with substance abuse disorder.  The study was led by researchers who work for the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), both of which operate within the…

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Vegan and ketogenic diets rapidly affect immune systems, study shows

Vegan and ketogenic diets rapidly affect immune systems, study shows

A recent study done by researchers at the National Institutes of Health found rapid changes in immune system responses caused by vegan and ketogenic diets.  Verena Link, a postdoctoral researcher and author of the study, said little research has been done in the past that correlates diet changes and the immune system.  “It’s pretty well known that diet is an important contributor to overall health, but how diet and defined diet changes affect the immune system is still largely unknown,”…

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