Breaking News: Alum Wins Emmy For Documentary Series

[ad_1] Alum wins Emmy for documentary series Jess Kasza ’11 is part of the production crew for PBS’s “Prideland”, which tells the stories of LGBTQ Americans in the South. Through: Meghan kita Friday, October 8, 2021 4:08 PM “Prideland” host Dyllón Burnside in a pic from the second episode of the Emmy-winning PBS web series … Read more

Idaho governor repeals executive order from political rival

[ad_1] BOISE, Idaho (AP) – The governor of Idaho issued an executive order on Wednesday repealing the decree of his political rival from the previous day regarding COVID-19 vaccine passports and mandatory testing. Republican Gov. Brad Little issued the order while still in Texas, a move that calls into question the state’s long-standing practice of … Read more

Strong initial demand for childhood vaccines is expected; LA County Sheriff Says He Won’t Enforce Vaccination Warrant: COVID-19 Updates

[ad_1] Pediatricians and pharmacists are preparing to crack down after the leading vaccine maker submitted an application for approval of its COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11. More than 28 million children could become eligible to receive the vaccine in just a matter of weeks, and there is pent-up demand as many parents … Read more

Annual ski exchange moved to Plummer Gym

[ad_1] With the snow season just around the corner, the Turner Mountain Ski Area is hosting its annual ski swap this weekend. The sale, which includes offers on ski and snowboard clothing and equipment, will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on October 8 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 9. … Read more

“Bad news is good news for gold,” but why is the price stuck?

[ad_1] (Kitco News) With gold unable to recover despite a disappointing US jobs report in September, analysts are looking at sticky gold price levels. The September US employment report surprised on the downside with just 194,000 jobs added against the expected 500,000. This is a big failure given that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell needed … Read more

CDC Director Says Covid Pandemic End Date Depends on Human Behavior

[ad_1] Dr Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and top infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci testify before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Work and Pensions on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, July 20, 2021. J. Scott Applewhite | Swimming pool | Reuters CDC director Dr Rochelle Walensky … Read more

Regents honor recipients of academic staff excellence awards (day 2 news summary)

[ad_1] OSHKOSH, Wisconsin – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Trustees today honored the recipients of the First Academic Staff Awards. These awards recognize outstanding service to the university and are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on its academic staff. “The Board of Directors is proud to recognize the inaugural recipients of the … Read more

Managing mid-term stress for academic success

[ad_1] Dear students: Please take a moment to read our post below outlining a number of resources available to you to help you manage stress, anxiety, and the demands of your classes. We reach the point of the semester where you balance classes, exams and projects in addition to social and extracurricular activities. It’s common … Read more

More Americans have died from COVID this year than in 2020

[ad_1] More Americans have died from COVID-19 so far this year than from the virus in 2020, according to updated data from Johns Hopkins University. As of Wednesday, there have been 353,000 deaths from COVID since January 1, 2021. There have been 352,000 deaths from COVID-19 reported in 2020. The United States has the most … Read more