Final NMU Poverty Simulator of the Year Reveals Challenges

TL/DR - Students at an unidentified institution took part in a poverty simulation last Wednesday to better understand and empathize with those experiencing poverty. The exercise, which has been held twice a semester since 2017, was coordinated by NMU Nursing Professor Terry Delpier and is supported by the Student Nurses Association. Delpier,…

Buncombe Residents Shape Health Strategies With Valuable Input

TL/DR - Buncombe County in North Carolina has launched a Community Health Assessment survey to better understand the health of its residents and how improvements may be made. The survey will be used to create a health improvement plan and is required every three years for state accreditation. In the previous survey, major issues identified…

Trump-Supported Electoral System Alterations Blocked by Nebraska Legislators

TL/DR - Nebraska legislators have rejected a proposed change to the state's Electoral College votes awarding system. The bipartisan rejection came despite pressure from former US President Donald Trump and Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen to switch to a winner-take-all system, which could have benefited Trump in his race against President Biden.…