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Across Asia and in communities around the world, the Lunar New Year carries rich traditions and cultural meaning. The celebration marks the beginning of the New Year according to the lunar calendar, starting with the first new moon and lasting 15 days until the first full moon. During this time, f...

While athletes such as Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky regularly make headlines worldwide for their athletic prowess, women in sport have struggled for decades to get the recognition they deserve. Each February, National Girls and Women in Sports Day (Feb. 7) not only celebrates the influence and acc...

Each February, Black History Month recognizes African Americans’ societal contributions and achievements across the United States. At Case Western Reserve University, the impact of Black members of the campus community—such as those who compose CWRU’s diverse student organizations—can be observed th...

"So, bye-bye, miss American pie..." While chances are you've sung along to Don McLean's "American Pie," you may be less familiar with the radio hit's somber inspiration. Referenced in the lyrics as "the day the music died," McLean’s 1971 song was paying homage to Feb. 3, 1959—the day pop music ido...

From freshwater spaces to bogs, swamps, marshes and beyond, wetlands are distinct climates and ecosystems that play major roles in the air we breathe. Not only that, they house 40% of all plant and animal species—despite covering just 6% of Earth’s land surface, according to the United Nations (UN)....

Even with the frosty Cleveland winter in full swing, there are plenty of ways to explore the nearby community in February. Grab your favorite hat and scarf—or create your own like the members of Case Western Reserve’s Yarn Arts Club—as you celebrate the Lunar New Year in Asia Town, take part in an u...

This article originally appeared in the fall/winter 2023 edition of art/sci magazine. This semester, The Daily will share some of the articles from the latest edition of the magazine. View more stories at artsci.case.edu/magazine. It’s not just young children who want to know why the sky is blue or...

On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will pass over North America—the last time one will be visible from the contiguous United States for another 20 years—and with Cleveland in the path of totality, what better place to learn about and observe the phenomenon than Case Western Reserve? The uni...

Last spring, CBS News correspondent Scott Pelley led viewers of the popular 60 Minutes program to a place where biomedical engineering pioneers are expanding the possibilities of human movement and touch: Case Western Reserve University. The roughly 13-minute segment featured A. Bolu Ajiboye, amon...

Sugar, a simple carbohydrate that provides a quick source of energy for the body, is in many foods and beverages we consume daily—from fruits, vegetables and dairy products, to candy, pastries and other desserts. Lindsay Malone Observances such as the recently recognized National Pie Day (Jan....