Articles by Norhasnima Dimacaling

Opinion July 30, 2024

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

A mortarboard graduation cap on top of two books

Education July 30, 2024

5 growing threats to academic freedom

by Isaac Kamola, Trinity College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The ability to teach and conduct research free from political interference is the cornerstone of…

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Justice July 30, 2024

I studied ShotSpotter in Chicago and Kansas City – here’s what people in Detroit and the more than 167 other cities and towns using this technology should know

by Eric L. Piza, Northeastern University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Like many large cities in the U.S., Detroit’s gun violence rate has fluctuated since…

An assortment of buildings with the word "Housing" above

Housing July 30, 2024

Homeless service providers could help more people overcome homelessness if they measured success differently

by Morvarid Rahmani, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Homelessness is a major problem in the U.S., and it’s getting worse: A…

Climate and Weather July 30, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Tuesday, July 30, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

A white chihuahua with a blue leash, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption July 30, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a bit temperamental, so I need a patient, loving family”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized female white chihuahua. The…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 30, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Bit, but I don’t bite! Adopt me please!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized male tabby domestic short…

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Labor July 29, 2024

Video game performers are becoming Hollywood stars in their own right − and are on strike to be paid and protected accordingly

by James Dawes, Macalester College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Hollywood screenwriters went on strike in May 2023. Two months later, actors joined them on…

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Politics July 29, 2024

JD Vance’s selection as Trump’s running mate marks the end of Republican conservatism

by Karyn Amira, College of Charleston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Since Donald Trump chose Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate, it’s been…

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Sports July 29, 2024

Sports in extreme heat: Warning signs of heat illness and how high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of team practices

by Samantha Scarneo-Miller, West Virginia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] High school sports teams start practices soon in what has been an extremely hot…

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