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Martin Short’s Daughter Dies: Katherine Hartley Short Was 42

Warning: The following post contains discussions of suicide. Martin Short‘s daughter, Katherine Hartley Short, has died at the age of 42, her family confirmed in a statement to TMZ. “It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short,” the statement said. “The Short family

YouTube exec says goal was viewer value not addiction

YouTube exec says goal was viewer value not addiction

A landmark social media addiction trial resumed Monday with a YouTube executive insisting that the Google-owned company's aim was to give people value, not hook them on harmful binge-viewing. YouTube vice president of engineering Cristos Goodrow was pressed to defend the company's self-styled

Does cannabis use raise risk of psychotic and bipolar disorders?

Does cannabis use raise risk of psychotic and bipolar disorders?

By Stephen Beech Teenage cannabis users double their risk of psychotic and bipolar disorders, according to new research. They face a "significantly higher" risk of developing serious psychiatric problems by young adulthood, say scientists. The American study, published in the journal JAMA Health Forum, followed 463,396 adolescents

Tuning Out of Politics Isn't an Option

Tuning Out of Politics Isn't an Option

As political polarization intensifies across social media and on college campuses, many students are disengaging — not because they don’t care, but because they feel overwhelmed by the noise. When keeping up with national politics feels more exhausting than empowering, civic engagement offers students a way to remain politically present

‘It's worth addressing’: The Exponent explores healthy relationships for Valentine’s Day

‘It's worth addressing’: The Exponent explores healthy relationships for Valentine’s Day

On any given college campus, relationships are unfolding everywhere: during late-night study sessions, in shared apartments and on social media. But while students spend years learning how to write academic papers, solve complex equations and build their careers, few are taught how to foster a healthy romantic relationship. With

Change Fueled Campus Frustration, Not Canvas

Change Fueled Campus Frustration, Not Canvas

Last fall, Desire 2 Learn (D2L) Brightspace, a widely beloved academic platform, was replaced by Canvas, sparking complaints and confusion among students and faculty. This frustration, however, is likely a result of our natural tendency to overreact when faced with change, and does not reflect the merits or drawbacks of

Campus Recreation debuts new group fitness class schedule

Campus Recreation is offering a new schedule of group fitness classes for the spring semester, completely free to students. On the roster are old favorites like cycle, yoga and dance cardio, along with new classes like pilates and circuit training. So far, one of the most popular classes this semester