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Softball struggles in Indiana
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Softball struggles in Indiana

Struggling against 30-degree weather and wind gusts up to 33 mph over the weekend, the Chargers softball team went 1-3 at the Midwest Region Crossover tournament in Evansville, Indiana, dropping two games Saturday and splitting two games on Sunday, finishing with a win. Sophomore second baseman Amanda Marra said hitting came alive Saturday, and batters...

Crossroads Farm sets new GOAL
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Crossroads Farm sets new GOAL

Building relationships with college-aged mentors can change lives for teenagers, whether time is spent playing foosball or having a serious talk about life, according to Dawn Routledge, co-founder and director of operations at Crossroads Farm. Crossroads Farm, a ministry organization dedicated to serving rural teens in Hillsdale County, officially became a GOAL program this semester,...

Senior researches two cardiac drugs
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Senior researches two cardiac drugs

At least 2.7 million Americans are affected by a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clot, stroke, or heart failure, according to the American Heart Association. This summer, senior Emily Nelson helped research the effects of two drugs that, when used in conjunction, may help lower their...

Politicians shouldn’t control science
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Politicians shouldn’t control science

When politicians interfere with science, the scientific community tweets back. Many scientists have raised concerns about communication bans imposed on government agencies which affect researchers’ ability to discuss their work with the public. President Trump has already removed information about climate change from the White House’s website, and a spokesman for his transition team said...