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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 žž State'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 žž State President – KIDNAPPED!

In 1941, a writing exercise for high school journalists visiting žž State 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 žž Stater - without including information revealing that they were not real!

Tags: University News, Student Life, The Daily žž Stater, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, žž State 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, žž 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

žž State 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 žž State? žž State 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 žž State 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

žž State Alum is a Natural When it Comes to Parks, Rec and Tourism

Since childhood žž State 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, žž State Works, Community Impact, Science

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What Were You Wearing Exhibit for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

‘What Were You Wearing?’ More Than Just Clothes

The powerful “What Were You Wearing?” art installation in the Center for Visual Arts is more than just clothes.

Tags: Students First, Community & Society, Community Impact, Student Life

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