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  • Eakins Oval Pop-up Park Season Ends
    Philadelphia Inquirer

    Eakins Oval Pop-up Park Season Ends

    Kristin Lorent of the Perelman School of Medicine is quoted on the increased outdoor offerings for families in Philadelphia.

    Aug 24, 2015

    Fighting With Your Spouse? You Could Set Off the Hunger Hormone
    Today.com

    Fighting With Your Spouse? You Could Set Off the Hunger Hormone

     

    Jacqueline Hudak of the Perelman School of Medicine says, “I think it’s wonderful that we are getting more data points showing that there are physical changes that can happen in people as a result of fighting with their partners or family members.”

    Aug 24, 2015

    Analysis Finds Higher Expulsion Rates for Black Students
    The New York Times

    Analysis Finds Higher Expulsion Rates for Black Students

     

    Shaun Harper of the Graduate School of Education is featured for co-authoring a study that reveals black students are suspended or expelled at higher rates than white students in 132 school districts in 13 southern states.

    Aug 24, 2015

    Why So Many Teachers Quit, and How to Fix That
    LA Times

    Why So Many Teachers Quit, and How to Fix That

    Richard Ingersoll of the Graduate School of Education and the School of Arts & Sciences comments on his work to determine how to better retain teachers.

    Aug 23, 2015

    Parasite Can Blind Unwary Contact Lens Wearers
    Philadelphia Inquirer

    Parasite Can Blind Unwary Contact Lens Wearers

    Stephen Orlin of the Perelman School of Medicine is quoted on the importance of early diagnosis of eye conditions.

    Aug 23, 2015

    Video: Are OSU Move-in Banners Inappropriate?
    WCMH-TV (Columbus)

    Video: Are OSU Move-in Banners Inappropriate?

     

    The Ohio State University move-in day for underclassmen was held on Saturday with efficiency and precision, but one corner of off-campus housing caused a controversy. Some students, staff and parents said the banners hung on a home at the corner of Lane and Indianola Avenues were too welcoming, especially to women and their families. The two banners put up for move-in day are down now, but two of seven OSU seniors who live there said they were hung just to make people laugh and no offense was meant.

    Aug 23, 2015