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The tradition of reading the stars: The myths behind astrology
Have you ever been asked, “What’s your sign?” It’s likely you know at least one person who’s engrossed in astrology—the forecasting of earthly and human events through the observation and interpretation of the fixed stars, the sun, the moon and the planets—but you may not have a grasp on whether…
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7 things to do around Cleveland in the spring
Though it’s been a relatively mild winter here in Northeast Ohio, last week’s frigid temperatures likely had you wishing for spring. Good news: You need not wait any longer. Today (March 20) is the first day of the season. To mark the occasion, The Daily has compiled a list of seven things you…
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Here’s what you should know about St. Patrick
St. Patrick’s Day has arrived, and while people will celebrate with food, decorations and even rivers in various shades of green, many aren’t well versed on the holiday’s namesake. As Irish-American Heritage Month continues—the result of a proclamation by President Biden earlier this year—we might…
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Celebrate Women’s History Month with the Women’s Coalition
Celebrated annually during the month of March, Women’s History Month honors the struggles and celebrates the achievements of women in the United States. While there are many community and national events recognizing the month, one group of women-focused student organizations at ӰƵ…
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Watch: See how our dental medicine students are using Microsoft HoloLens to learn anatomy
This article originally ran in the winter 2023 edition of the School of Dental Medicine's magazine. In a classroom at the Health Education Campus of ӰƵ and Cleveland Clinic, a small group of second-year School of Dental Medicine students stand in a circle around a…
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Take the CWRU Child Care Survey by March 15
All faculty, students, post-docs and staff with children ages five and under or who are considering becoming a parent within the next five years are encouraged to complete the university’s 2023 Child Care Survey. The survey will remain open until 5 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, March 15. Please note…
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How did daylight saving time come to be, anyway?
John Grabowski Each year when we’re told to spring our clocks forward one hour to recognize daylight saving time, many people ask, “why?”With that time shift just days away, The Daily wanted answers—and found them through John Grabowski, the Krieger-Mueller Joint Professor in History in the…
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Take the CWRU Child Care Survey by March 15
All faculty, students, post-docs and staff with children ages five and under or who are considering becoming a parent within the next five years are encouraged to complete the university’s 2023 Child Care Survey. The survey will remain open until 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 15. Please note that all…
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Emeritus Professor John Angus passes away
The ӰƵ community is mourning the loss of emeritus chemical engineering faculty member John Angus, who died late last month. He was 88. Angus, who served the university for more than 40 years, was one of four faculty members hired in 1963 to restart the Department of…
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Acclaimed infectious disease researcher to deliver ӰƵ’s commencement address
University of Minnesota Regent Professor Michael Osterholm also wrote bestselling books on bioterrorism and viral pandemics—prior to outbreaks Michael Osterholm, an international leader in infectious disease research and New York Times-bestselling author, will deliver ӰƵ…