A large, prospective study led by a researcher at Rush University Medical Center indicates that chronic exposure to particulate air pollution may accelerate cognitive decline in older adults. The results of the study will be published in the Feb. 13 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. In the study, women [...]
Looking for a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your special someone? Join the Friends of Linnaeus Arboretum for dinner, dancing, and live music by The Echo’s from 7-11 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 in Alumni Hall. The Echo’s are a group of veteran and hobbyist musicians from the St. Peter area. Members of The Echo’s [...]
Word choice is an extremely important aspect of SAT essay writing. A common trap that many writers fall into is repeating the same two or three key words or phrases over and over again in their essay. While its a plus that you are not straying off topic, repetitive vocabulary makes your essay very, very [...]
The Tucson Unified School District is denying reports that it has banned any books associated with Mexican American Studies classes. The classes were eliminated earlier this month in an effort to avoid losing millions in state funding after the courses were found to be in violation of state law. Since the classes were suspended, seven [...]
This upcoming January, a number of students at Gustavus Adolphus College will be taking advantage of the variety of study-abroad opportunities offered during the College’s 2012 January Interim Experience (IEX). As the new year approaches, a total of 257 students will be packing their bags for their trips across the globe to destinations like Turkey, [...]
The Unigo Expert Network is a group of top education experts from across the US answering questions submitted by students and parents about college admissions and succeeding after high school. SAT. ACT. Six letters that every high school student dreads. But in the ever-changing landscape of college admissions, are standardized test scores still important? The [...]
People age 50 and older interested in tutoring elementary school children can attend a free training program Monday and Wednesday. Sponsored by Tucson Oasis and the Pima County Public Library, the workshops will prepare volunteers to mentor and work one-on-one with students to improve their reading skills. Training runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both [...]