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Half of Americans believe exodus from organized religion is bad for the country The Plain Dealer: Timothy Beal, the Florence Harkness Professor of Religion, discussed the recent trend of people separating from organized religion or those who have Bibles but don’t read them. "There's a very high pop...

Ex-Phillies wonder if stadium is to blame for players' brain cancer USA Today: Jill Barnholtz-Sloan, associate professor in the School of Medicine, weighed in on whether the high number of former Philadelphia Phillies players being diagnosed with brain cancer is related to a common factor or just c...

Sherwin-Williams is still optimistic about acquiring Comex, despite Mexican regulators' concerns The Plain Dealer: The acquisition of Consorcio Comex by Sherwin-Williams hit a snag when Mexican regulators voted against the purchase.William Mahnic, associate professor of banking and finance, said Me...

Down on the farm for an upscale dinner Cleveland Magazine: The Cleveland Independents—a group of about 90 locally owned, independent restaurants—will host a farm-to-table dinnerAug. 24 to benefit theUniversity FarmSchool Visitation Program....

Pianos around University Circle and elsewhere to be at public's fingertips The Plain Dealer: President Barabara R. Snyder gave remarks at the kickoff of the interactive installation of “Play Me, I’m Yours,” held at Toby’s Plaza. “Whether you are a virtuoso or can’t read a single note, these pianos ...

Should kids do more chores? ideastream: Sylvia B. Rimm, clinical professor of psychiatry and pediatrics, and Carolyn Ievers-Landis, associate professor of behavioral pediatrics, discussed the importance of chores in teaching children responsibility....

David Ake: Bridges (2013) Allaboutjazz.com: A new album by David Ake, recently appointed the chair of the Department of Music, was reviewed. "He balances inside-outside sounds on Bridges, no doubt looking to challenge—but not alienate—those on the giving and receiving end(s) of his music," the revi...

University Hospitals study shows poor quality sleep linked to poor skin health, faster aging The Plain Dealer: Elma Baron, associate professor of dermatology, discussed restoring skin in patients who saw a decline in skin health due to lack of sleep. “We think that poor sleepers are holding onto in...

In Mamai's “Boston Marriage,” women spar and flirt and make the most of Mamet The Plain Dealer: Shanna Beth McGee, associate professor of in the Department of Theater, was reviewed for her performance as Anna in the play Boston Marriage. “The cast is a marvelously tight trio, with a special tip of ...

Culture blooms in Cleveland The New York Times: University Circle has long been a hub for the arts, but with the refurbishing and growth of area museums, people outside the city and state are starting to take notice of thriving culture and creativity in Case Western Reserve’s community....