Day 26: Beyond Body Awareness – Why Preventative Care is Essential
This is day 26 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
Month: October 2024
Women Aged 19 to 30 Now Smoke More Weed Than Their Male Counterparts in Sesmic Consumer Shift
Young Women in the US overtake Men in terms of consumption rates according to Report When you think “stoner,” what image pops into your head?...
True or False – Dispensaries Share Your Purchase and Medical Information with the State Government?
Dispensaries operating in the United States, particularly those dealing with cannabis, often face questions regarding the sharing of customer information with government entities. This concern...
Day 25: Give Me a Break! And Give Yourself One, Too!
This is day 25 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
CUNY School of Medicine Awarded $19 Million NIH Grant to Create Health Equity Center
The City University of New York’s School of Medicine was awarded $19.3 million from the National Institutes of Health to create a health equity center....
Voting Rights Are on the Ballot in the 2024 Election
Former President Barack Obama’s 2020 eulogy of Congressmember John Lewis was a clarion call to the electorate. Although the Voting Rights Act was passed 55...
Focusing on Mental Health Challenges Facing Community College Students
A new report from the Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE) details mental health challenges that students face and how they can be better...
Day 24: The Power of Saying NO – Take Back Your Power!
This is day 24 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
Just One or Two Doses of Psilocybin Can Cure Alcoholism?- The Latest Psychedelic Medical Research is Amazing!
All addictive behaviors are complex health issues to treat, especially when it’s already in severe stages. Alcoholism is already defined as a medical disorder characterized...
Day 23: So You’re Great at Multitasking? Here’s Why It’s Bad for You and Your Career
This is day 23 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
As Election Day Draws Nearer, College Turnout Will Prove Critical
As election day approaches, organizers nationwide are intensifying their efforts to boost engagement and turnout efforts among college students and first-time voters. From registration drives...
New limits, oversight for Pa.’s medical marijuana doctors proposed in response to Spotlight PA investigation
Story by Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to...
A Woman’s Guide to Fielding Interview Questions She Shouldn’t Have to Answer
You’re midway through your job interview and you’re feeling relaxed and confident. You came prepared and it’s paying off. But then suddenly, Wham! — the...
Rethinking the Idea of Legacy in Higher Education: How Colleges Can Raise Up Student-Parents
Legacy college admissions — the practice of selective institutions giving preference to children and relatives of alumni — is under intense scrutiny today. Originally established...
Day 22: Get in Touch With Your Body – You Only Get One!
This is day 22 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
Day 21: The Magic of an Evening Routine
This is day 21 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
Hobby to Hustle: How Rona Rafal Inspires Women to Build Careers They Love
Rona Rafal is a dynamic Client Support Specialist and Advisor Assistant with iA Private Wealth from Vancouver, British Columbia. She has built a career centered around forming strong,...
Day 20: Making New Friends – It’s Not Just For Kids!
This is day 20 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
Day 19: Befriending Your Budget – Creating a Financial Roadmap
This is day 19 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
AAUW Speaks Out Forcefully Against the Attacks on DEI
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) publicly denounced efforts to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at colleges and universities in Iowa and Florida....
Allegations of boosting pot potency prompts OLCC to mull closing 3 Oregon labs, report says
Three Oregon laboratories who certify the potency of marijuana before it lands in consumers’ pipes and bongs are under investigation for allegedly doctoring tests to...
If The FDA Approves It, 5 Million Depressed Americans Could Benefit From a New Psychedelic Therapy
With millions of people around the world suffering from depression, it’s a seriously worrying condition that affects countless families and societies as a whole. It’s...
Day 18: Giving Back and Volunteering – Simple Ways to Make a Big Difference
This is day 18 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
Doctoral Students to Convene in New Orleans Next Week for Annual SREB Conference
The nation’s largest gathering of underrepresented Ph.D. students will convene next week in New Orleans. Scholars affiliated with the SREB-State Doctoral Program and seven other...
Undergraduate Enrollment Shows Growth for Second Year
Data released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) shows a 3% increase in enrollment in undergraduate programs this fall compared to similar early...
Day 17: I Can’t Live Without My Coffee! But How Much is Too Much?
This is day 17 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
How My Classroom Became a Laboratory for Countering Truth Decay
The first time I lost control of a college classroom, fiction played a starring role. Or maybe it was the absence of concrete facts. I...
Little Rock Nine Member Thelma Mothershed Wair, Dies at the Age of 83
Thelma Watershed Wair, who made history as one of the Little Rock Nine who integrated an Arkansas high school in 1957, died over the weekend....
Maternal Cannabis Use Does Not Lead to Higher Rates of ADHD or Behavior Disorders in Children Says New Massive Medical Study
Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat: it’s generally best for expecting mothers to avoid consuming any substances during pregnancy. That’s just common...
The Court Case That Could Legalize Marijuana in America – Appeal Filed in Canna Provisions vs. US Government Case
In a pivotal legal battle that could reshape the future of cannabis regulation in the United States, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reiterated...
Day 16: Design and Control Each Tomorrow By Making a To-Do List Each Night
This is day 16 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
Five Neurodiversity Considerations For Educators
Cook: If you’ve heard the ‘why’ behind my work as an attorney, educator, and neurodiversity advocate, you know that the foundation of every career decision...
40% of Cancer Patients are Now Using Cannabis to Manage Symptoms? – The Growing Case for Cannabis for Cancer
The landscape of cancer treatment is continually evolving, with patients exploring various avenues for symptom relief and enhanced quality of life. Among these avenues, cannabis...
More people are using cannabis to manage pain. But doctors aren’t as convinced — yet.
Healthcare providers want to learn more about how cannabis can be used to treat chronic pain, new research shows, as a growing number of people...
Day 15: Put a Little Love in Your Life: All the Benefits of Using Affirmations
This is day 15 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
The Plaud Note – A Voice Recorder That’s All That and More
In today’s fast-paced world, having a reliable and versatile voice recorder can be a game-changer. Whether you’re a student capturing lectures, a journalist conducting interviews,...
What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur
Not everyone wants to be an entrepreneur. And not everyone can be an entrepreneur. Many people aren’t ina situation that allows them towork 80 hours a week with no...
Day 14: Nature is Calling. You Need to Go!
This is day 14 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
Use Generation West Virginia’s Career Connector Program to Solve your Hiring Challenges in #yeswv
The Generation West Virginia Career Connector program offers two ways for employers to connect with more qualified talent around the state: through our job board...
Day 13: Dining Budget and Belt Getting Tight? How Eating More at Home Can Be Enjoyable and Healthy
This is day 13 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
Kresge Foundation Commits $2 Million to Support Detroit Students who Plan to Attend an HBCU
The Kresge Foundation has created two permanent $1 million endowment funds to support Detroit Public School graduates pursuing education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities...
New York opens first cannabis cash grant program
By Alex Gault | Watertown Daily Times The first grant program financed with tax revenue from legal cannabis sales has opened in New York, with...
Day 12: Life Is More Than Work. Get a Hobby!
This is day 12 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...
Onondaga County now has 10 shops where you can buy legal weed (See list)
Meru Patel and his partners have been working for several years to open a dispensary selling legal recreational marijuana in Onondaga County. Like many others...
Report: HBCU Humanities Programs Show Resilience Amid National Decline
A new report from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences offers promising insights into the state of humanities programs at Historically Black Colleges and...
Oregon ban on ‘flashy’ e-cigarette packaging targeting minors is unconstitutional, court rules
Oregon lawmakers violated the state constitution’s free speech protections when they prohibited e-cigarette makers from marketing their products with colorful packaging that could lure minors...
Fired for a Positive THC Drug Test after Taking CBD – Supreme Court to Hear Truck Driver Case on CBD, THC, and Drug Testing
The U.S. Supreme Court is about to make a crucial decision that could reshape the rules around drug testing in workplaces across the nation. The...
Community College Incarcerated Reentry Programs: Looking Forward
The windshield is bigger than the rearview mirror for a reason. – Jelly Roll Alone for 23 hours a day in solitary confinement as part...
NSF Grants Fund STEM Education Equity in Houston
The University of Houston has received two new grants designed to address barriers that prevent low-income and underrepresented students from pursuing STEM education. The funding...
Day 11: The Value of Journaling – And How to Easily Make it a Habit
This is day 11 of our 30 day series “30 Simple Things to Do to Change Your Life in 30 Days. If you missed a...