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Trauma’s new look The Nation: Awais Aftab, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the School of Medicine, explained the social media popularity of internal family systems therapy—or IFS—which locates specific feelings within the physical body. “IFS has the kind of quirky and mysterious…

Tariffs take a toll on local flower shops ahead of Mother’s Day Spectrum News: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor at Weatherhead School of Management, said Mother’s Day flowers may have cost more this year due to tariffs on imported goods. "The higher the price goes for the same product, the…

How to get cheap car insurance WalletHub: Mary Sasmaz, assistant professor of accountancy at Weatherhead School of Management, warned that “cheap” car insurance often just meets legal minimums, which may leave drivers financially exposed. She advised buyers to understand what’s covered—and what’s…

9 ways to ensure your teen has a safe prom Parents Magazine: Jennifer King, assistant professor and co-director of the Center on Trauma and Adversity, explained how prom can add an additional layer of worry and stress for parents and teens. “For teens already navigating anxiety, social pressure,…

Why did APS pay Superintendent Michael Robinson $200,000 to resign? Board members, legal experts weigh in Signal Akron: Daniel Jaffe, professor of law, said the Akron school board’s $200,000 payout to Superintendent Michael Robinson helped the district avoid a prolonged, potentially traumatic…

Federal appeals court upholds conviction of Householder in public corruption case Ohio Capital Journal: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, noted that a federal appeals court upheld the convictions of Larry Householder and Matt Borges in Ohio's largest bribery scandal. “This…

It's not like we can just work at a loss': American Fireworks in Hudson says prices could go up due to China tariffs WKYC: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, warned of widespread effects from new China tariffs, noting that businesses risk…

Here’s how Northeast Ohio is reacting to the 1st American pope WOIO: Jonathan Tan, the Archbishop Paul J. Hallinan Professor of Catholic Studies at the College of Arts and Sciences, discussed the selection of Cardinal Robert Prevost—an American—as the new Pope.

Ohio men are at high risk of developing esophageal cancer. Screening is easier than ever ideastream: Amitabh Chak, professor of medicine, said that even though there are methods to prevent esophageal cancer from developing, people aren't being screened. "We're not affecting the disease because…

‘Abortion pill’ found to have ‘severe adverse effects’ for 1 in 10 women, study findsFox News: Jessie Hill, the Judge Ben C. Green Professor of Law, expressed concerns over a new study that claims serious complications from mifepristone are more common than FDA data suggest, calling the study…