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3 things you should know about the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio
Earlier this month, a freight train carrying vinyl chloride (a flammable gas used to make PVC pipes and other plastic products) and other materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio—about 90 miles southeast of ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ. Peter Whiting The derailment, spill of…
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Lawyer, educator and activist Anita Hill comes to CWRU March 22
In 1991, Anita Hill shook the world with her explosive testimony accusing Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment during her time as his legal advisor. During her testimony, Hill was accused of lying, attention seeking and her sanity was even called into question. Though Thomas…
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Five ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ students earn prestigious scholarships to study abroad
Before even graduating high school, Grace Yepez-Connors dreamt of studying abroad. Her older sister had shared that not doing so was her one regret from college, so Yepez-Connors was determined to have the experience—but knew she would need help with the funding. “Thankfully, the study abroad…
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Joint MetroHealth-School of Medicine department tops nation in NIH funding
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation transforms lives of those with musculoskeletal, neurological challenges The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at MetroHealth Medical Center and ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ ranked first in the country in National…
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Q&A with the students behind Engineers Week (plus info on events, prizes, free T-shirts and more)
Since its founding by the National Society of Professional Engineers over 70 years ago, Engineers Week—often referred to as E-Week—has been a way to recognize how engineers make a difference in the world. “It’s not a week of technical work. It’s about celebrating the problem solving that engineers…
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How to support earthquake relief efforts
The devastating earthquakes that occurred in Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6 have left many around the world—and here on our university campus—wanting to help. Members of the ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ Turkish American community have identified two humanitarian organizations, for those who wish…
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Get to know members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council at CWRU: Week 1
Since the early 1900s, Black nonprofit organizations have existed nationwide to promote civil and social action and foster unity among the African American community. Initially created as a result of racial isolation and discrimination, these groups continue to pursue their core goals today at…
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The Super Bowl is a cultural moment—but why?
On Sunday, a substantial portion of the United States population and countless viewers around the world will be fixated on one event: the Super Bowl. But, how has a single sporting event become one of the most (if not the most) prominent secular features on the annual calendar? To find out, The…
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You’ve got mail: Meet one of the carriers who makes it happen
Feb. 4 is National Thank a Mail Carrier Day—a time to appreciate the work of those in the profession, which, in places like Cleveland, often takes place in the blowing rain or heavy snow. To recognize the many people who deliver mail for ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ, The Daily spent time with…
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3 things to do in Cleveland in February
We’re officially in the thick of winter in Cleveland, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay huddled indoors. Your social schedule can be full year round here in The Land, with opportunities to explore notable spots and little-known gems during February. Whether you’re invigorated by the cold…