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Language we love to hate Ideastream: P.K. Saha, professor emeritus of English and linguistics, discussed the word “whatever,” which was found to be the most annoying word for the fourth year in a row according to the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. Saha also discussed some other…

Soccer news: A passion for soccer led Tiffany Crooks head coach at Case Western Reserve University to coaching successSoccerNation.com: Tiffany Crooks, head coach of the women’s soccer team, discussed the difficult responsibilities of coaching and the importance of a solid support system.

Case Western Reserve University show emphasizes a constellation of research there (slideshow)The Plain Dealer: Case Western Reserve recently held its 2014 Research ShowCASE,which featured research and writing from undergraduates, graduate students and professors.

Owners and staff of Bonfoey Gallery mastered the art of craftsmanship through 120 years: Elegant ClevelandThe Plain Dealer: Cleveland's Bonfoey Gallery has become known for its quality and consistency over its 120-year business. John Grabowski, the Krieger-Mueller Associate Professor in Applied…

Cleveland Orchestra books a night at the Bates Motel with live 'Psycho' performance The Plain Dealer: The Cleveland Orchestra performed a live accompaniment to the classic horror film Psycho. “We have to figure out which part of [Bernard] Hermann’s score actually tells us what’s going on,” Daniel…

Sherpas are way of life for treacherous climbs USA Today: Distinguished University Professor Cynthia Beall discussed Sherpas, the indigenous guides that help mountain climbers up the face of the some of the world’s most dangerous cliffs. "They have a tradition of doing this and making a good…

Why would a mother kill her babies? CNN: Sara West, assistant professor of psychiatry, penned an article on filicide—the act of a parent killing his/her own child—and what factors or motives could lead to a parent to make such an unthinkable decision.

CWRU, Kent professors featured on PBS Series "Your Inner Fish" The Plain Dealer: Bruce Latimer, visiting professor in the dental school, will be featured on the third episode of the PBS/WVIZ program, “Your Inner Fish,” on which he will discuss the consequences of bipedalism. The program will air…

Getting Down to Business               The Scientist: Scott Shane, the A. Malachi Mixon III Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies, talked about “born entrepreneurs” and his research on the degree to which entrepreneurship is heritable.

Draft prospect ascension a whirlwind for Winemiller MLB.com: Spartan baseball player Robert Winemiller is in the midst of a meteoric rise from Division III catcher to potential Major League Baseball draft pick as a pitcher. "Keep working, keep getting on the mound, keep working on the offspeed…