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Penn State student pleads guilty to 9 charges in hazing death
The Beta Theta Pi fraternity member is one of 26 students charged in the death of Tim Piazza.
CrimeHere's Why You Need More Sleep Than You Think, According to New Sleep Research
You probably don't know how sleep deprived you are.<p>You already know about the importance of sleep. Neuroscientists have confirmed what Arianna Huffington has been preaching for years: Getting enough sleep is vital to your productivity, health, effectiveness as a leader, and long-term brain …
SleepOpen-source tool aims to make online course creation accessible to all instructors
Creating an online course requires time, patience, ingenuity -- and, often, technical expertise beyond the grasp of many instructors accustomed to …
Education TechnologyTerps McNair dies after being hospitalized following workout
Jordan McNair, a University of Maryland football player hospitalized after an organized team workout two weeks ago, has died.<p>Maryland executive …
University of MarylandOklahoma football: NCAA Announces changes to transfer, redshirt rules
The NCAA on Wednesday announced rules changes that will affect Oklahoma football players as well as student-athletes in other Sooner sports …
Student AthletesIdaho boy recovering from bubonic plague; state’s first case in more than 40 years
IDAHO<p>Boy recovering from<p>bubonic plague<p>A boy in Idaho is recovering after contracting plague — the first human case in the state in more than two decades, health officials said.<p>Christine Myron, a spokeswoman for the Central District Health Department, said Wednesday that the child, who has not been …
Environmental HealthWATCH: James Franklin tells Penn State player to quit his job
Penn State coach James Franklin announced to his team Tuesday that long-snapper Kyle Vasey was on scholarship.<p>Vasey, a senior from Lackawaxen, Pa., …
Penn StateFormer Penn State All-American Haleigh Washington Signs with Volley Millenium Brescia
Former Penn State All-American Haleigh Washington has signed a contract with Brescia in Italy. Archive Photo via Craig Houtz<p>2017 VolleyMob …
VolleyballPenn State fraternity brother pleads guilty in Tim Piazza hazing death case
BELLEFONTE, Pa. — A former Penn State University fraternity brother entered the first guilty plea Wednesday in the death of a 19-year-old pledge fatally injured in February 2017 after a night of heavy drinking and hazing.<p>Ryan Burke, 21, of Scranton pleaded guilty to all nine remaining charges he …
CrimeMaryland 4-Star Sophomore Football Player Has Died
Tragedy has struck the Maryland football program. Offensive lineman Jordan McNair, who was hospitalized following a recent team workout, has passed …
High School FootballThe most overrated college football teams per decade
This is where this series will start to ruffle some feathers.Because it’s a lot easier and more common for teams to drop out of rankings than make a …
College SportsModern life is so stressful that humans need even more sleep
You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who says they get enough sleep.<p>But what is “enough?” Is it eight hours? Seven hours? Enough that you don’t need …
SleepPenn State Football 2018 Player Profile: QB Sean Clifford
COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates with players following a first quarter touchdown …
College SportsLet’s have a worthy debate about sea level rise
While there is a worthy debate to be had about what we do to address the threat to our coastlines posed by global sea level rise, there is no longer …
Climate ChangeFirst defendant pleads guilty in fatal Penn State hazing : Courts & Law : WHYY
One of the former fraternity members charged in connection with last year’s hazing death of Penn State student Timothy Piazza formally entered a …
CrimeMore than half of women in STEM academics have been sexually harassed, report finds
Women in academic science, engineering, and medicine are turning down projects, skipping meetings, and even leaving jobs to avoid rampant sexual harassment, a new study from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Academics found.<p>In those fields, 58 percent of the female academic …
Sexual HarassmentThe most important game for each Top 25 team
We're more than two months away from the start of another college football season, but it's never too early to starting looking at the key games for …
College SportsHigh school schedules: June 13, 2018
<b>By: Tribune-Review</b><br>Wednesday, June 13, 2018 | 9:12 PM<p>High schools<p>Baseball<p>PIAA playoffs<p>Class 6A<p>Championship<p>Friday's schedule<p>Bensalem (23-3) vs. …
College FootballReport: Ohio State to pay Toledo $1.8 million for 2022 trip
The Buckeyes are paying a good chunk of change for the Rockets to come to town.<p>Fans already knew that Ohio State was scheduled to welcome Toledo to …
College SportsOhio State suspends Phi Kappa Psi fraternity for four years over hazing, reports say
Ohio State University on Wednesday announced a four-year suspension of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, citing an investigation that found hazing and dangerous behavior in violation of the student code.<p>That's according to the Columbia Dispatch, which reported the suspension would last through August 2022 …
CrimeBig Ten Announces Outdoor Track Field Individual Honors
<b>June 13, 2018</b><p><b>ROSEMONT, Ill. –</b> The Big Ten Conference announced the 2018 Big Ten outdoor track & field individual award winners on Wednesday. For the …
College SportsChristian Hackenberg clears waivers
Getty Images<p>No one wants Christian Hackenberg.<p>Hackenberg, the quarterback who was the Jets’ 2016 second-round draft pick, was waived by the Raiders …
Football (U.S.)Former Penn State star Saquon Barkley learning about being an NFL running back
Updated 4 minutes ago<p>EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — There's no doubt Saquon Barkley has the talent to be great NFL running back.<p>Speed, power, quickness, …
NFLTeasdale ready to roar for Nittany Lions
Gavin Teasdale, a four-time Pennsylvania high school state champion, is ready to begin his second act at Penn State, a program accustomed to …
Penn State Nittany LionsJoel Klatt predicts seven teams are in contention for the CFB Playoff
Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt provided some insight into his way-too-early predictions for the 2018 college football season by picking conference …
College Football2019 CB Johnny Dixon changes South Carolina official visit
Three-star cornerback Johnny Dixon left South Carolina last week with plans to return for an official visit the weekend of the Georgia game.On …
College SportsWhat are the chances Mississippi State gets College GameDay?
As football season approaches, players and coaches are being analyzed to give fans expectations on how their team will do. Let’s take a break from …
College SportsSyracuse Basketball: Greg Paulus named assistant coach at GW
STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 12: Quarterback Greg Paulus #2 of the Syracuse Orangemen talks to his team in the huddle during the first half against …
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Four-star, Rivals250 defensive end Savion Jackson from Clayton (N.C.) High verbally committed to NC State during a press conference at his high …
College SportsMarple Newtown, Bensalem to play for state baseball titles
We’re down to two baseball teams, and both are trying to make history.<p>Marple Newtown and Bensalem are a victory away from their first PIAA state …
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