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A man runs on a treadmill in a gym

Do Exercise and Cannabis Mix?

Researchers are trying to determine how many athletes are using cannabis products as part of their workouts and why. The results indicate it's more common than was thought.

Tags: Research & Science , Health , Community Impact

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Bird Image courtesy of https://macaulaylibrary.org

Bird’s Eye View

Every spring and fall millions of birds migrate through Northeast Ohio on their way to or from their breeding grounds. With their song and bright colors, birds help brighten our campus after a long winter.  

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact , Research & Science

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Alison Caplan in Washington DC

‘May 4 Moments’

In her first year as the director of the May 4 Visitor Center, Alison Caplan has enjoyed uniquely wonderful and "magical" experiences in how 91²Ö¿â's history creates connections and inspiration.

Tags: May 4 , May 4 Visitors Center , Community Impact , Alumni , University News , University Libraries , Special Collection Library , Oral History , Community & Society

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McGilvrey Kidnap

From 1941: Former 91²Ö¿â President – KIDNAPPED!

In 1941, a writing exercise for high school journalists visiting 91²Ö¿â was centered around a fictional kidnapping of the university's first president, John E. McGilvrey. In a pre-internet version of a "home page takeover," the stories ran on the front page of the 91²Ö¿âr - without including information revealing that they were not real!

Tags: University News , Student Life , The Daily 91²Ö¿âr , School of Journalism and Mass Communication , 91²Ö¿â College of Communication and Information , Community Impact , History

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Assistant Professor Sara Koopman

Connecting Across Differences

The idea was simple: Physically connect people with the locations of the May 4, 1970, 91²Ö¿â shootings so they might better connect with each other.

Tags: Research & Science , Student Life , Community & Society , May 4 , Nationally Distinctive , Community Impact

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CAPS observes Teal Tuesday 2024

IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesday at CAPS

91²Ö¿â staffers from Counseling and Psychological Services wore teal in support of their colleagues at the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services' Teal Tuesday campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 

Tags: Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services , Counseling and Psychological Services , Community & Society , Community Impact , University News , mental health

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Flash biking in front of the MAC

Power in Pedaling

Did you know that there are 13.2 miles of bike paths at 91²Ö¿â? 91²Ö¿â is bike-friendly and winning awards for it.

Tags: Student Life , University News , Community Impact

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Her Pink Library

IN A FLASH: Paint It Pink!

While celebrating their 10th anniversary on campus with Her Week and a schedule of events, student organization Her Campus 91²Ö¿â lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13. 

Tags: Student Organizations , University Libraries , University News , Community Impact , Community & Society , Student Life

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Jessica Clonch

91²Ö¿â Alum is a Natural When it Comes to Parks, Rec and Tourism

Since childhood 91²Ö¿â alum Jessica Clonch has wanted to combine her love of the outdoors with her career. Now, to her delight, she’s living the dream.

Tags: Community and Society , 91²Ö¿â Works , Community Impact , Science

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Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D. (right), is pictured at the Doula and Community Expo hosted by Birthing Beautiful Communities in April 2024. (Photo provided by Angela Neal-Barnett)

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Awards Additional $300,000 to 91²Ö¿â’s Spirit of Motherhood Program to Combat Infant Mortality and Prevent Preterm Births

91²Ö¿â’s Angela Neal-Barnett has been working diligently to build up the Spirit of Motherhood program with the goal of reducing trauma and stress symptoms experienced by its pregnant Black mother participants. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation recently awarded the program another $300,000 to continue its work over the next three years.

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact , Department of Psychological Sciences , College of Arts and Sciences , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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