Yearly Archives

2024

Advocates Prioritize Policies for Gun Violence Prevention in Healthcare

TL/DR - Maine health care organizations and advocacy groups forecast that gun violence will be a top health issue during the legislative session that started on January 3rd. Other priorities include the opioid crisis, resources for older adults, increasing reimbursement rates, and nurse staffing ratios. The session will consider new legislation…

Indian Americans Ascend in US Politics While Balancing Their Identity

TL/DR - US presidential candidates Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley, both of Indian descent, are engaging in a feud that includes personal attacks in the race for the Republican nomination. Indian Americans are divided on whether this feud mirrors larger community tensions, but it's undisputed that Indian Americans are becoming more politically…

Discover Marquette’s New ‘Mobile Sauna’ Experience

TL/DR - Sauna on Kuuma is a mobile sauna business, founded by two residents of Upper Peninsula, Michigan. The sauna's sessions are one hour long, cost $20, and are said to benefit the circulatory, nervous, and immune systems, as well as mental health. The sauna is located at Marquette Mountain during the season and the owners plan to bring it to…

J.J. McCarthy: Michigan’s Star QB Declares for NFL Draft

TL/DR - Michigan junior quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who led the Wolverines to a national championship and a 27-1 record as starter, has declared for the NFL Draft. McCarthy announced his decision via social media one day before the deadline for underclassmen to enter the draft. The NFL Draft is scheduled for April 25-27 in Detroit. Michigan…