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Roe vs Wade overturned: What you need to know about the Supreme Court abortion decision

The court decided by a 6-3 majority to uphold Mississippi’s ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy

Wales Online · Jun 25, 2022

Teacher burnout hits record high – 5 essential reads

Teachers in grades K through 12 are more burned out than workers in any other industry, according to a new Gallup poll that finds 44% of K-12 employees report “always” or “very often” feeling burned out at work. That number climbs to 52% when looking just at teachers.

The Conversation · Jun 22, 2022

AP Was There: Pre-Title IX 'dark ages' for female athetes

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Title IX law that requires equitable treatment  of men and women in educational programs that receive federal assisstance

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2022

August Wilson block party kicks off yearlong celebration of Pittsburgh playwright

PITTSBURGH — Russell Hornsby met August Wilson in 1995 as a senior at Boston University. The late playwright and Hill District native brought his then-new play "Seven Guitars" to a nearby theater and took an interest in Hornsby, one of the few Black aspiring actors at BU.

Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2022

What is aphasia? A neurologist explains Bruce Willis' diagnosis

Aphasia can occur at any age. Here's what to know, including for temporary or progressive forms of the brain affliction.

Inverse · Apr 11, 2022

New Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic an early bird on first day

Vlasic, who signed with the Hawks out of Boston University on Tuesday, impressed interim coach Derek King with his quick, hard first pass.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2022

Actor Michael Chiklis talks difference between Red Auerbach, Jerry Buss’ basketball perspectives

The Boston University product shed some light on how he approached playing Auerbach in the HBO series 'Winning Time' through this lens.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 15, 2022

Sports concussion expert who resigned amid plagiarism claims accused of copying more articles

Analysis of 10 pieces by neurologist Dr Paul McCrory, who quit the Concussion in Sport Group, suggests he may have copied other work without proper attribution

The Guardian - AU · Mar 11, 2022

Blackhawks prospect Alex Vlasic has developed the physicality to match his size

Now a junior at Boston University, Vlasic — the defenseman chosen with Hawks’ 2019 second-round pick — has impressively grown into his 6-6, 212-pound frame.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 28, 2022

Blackhawks will have an Olympian in prospect goalie Drew Commesso

The NHL’s Olympic withdrawal opened up a seismic opportunity for Commesso, Boston University’s starting goalie and the Hawks’ 2020 second-round pick.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 19, 2022