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Editor's note: This story was featured in the fall 2026 issue of ASU Thrive. Story by Makeda Easter Even though it’s been more than a decade, Alyssa Nazareno vividly remembers her college application strategy. Then a senior at Xavier College Preparatory, a private Catholic high school in Phoenix, she knew she wanted to be close to her family in Scottsdale and be surrounded by other academically driven students.
Rep. Jody Barrett opposes vouchers, unlike his constituents | Opinion
Barrett’s ineffective gadfly routine runs counter to what voters and conservative leader in Tennessee want, and all the lies in the world can't cover that up. Ryan Cantrell Guest Columnist American Federation for Children's AFC Victory Fund opposed State Rep. Jody Barrett, R-Dickson, in his campaign for Congress because he has a long record of dishonesty on school choice, even though school choice has strong support from Tennessee voters, conservative leaders and President Donald Trump.
Rep. Jody Barrett opposes vouchers, unlike his constituents | Opinion
Barrett’s ineffective gadfly routine runs counter to what voters and conservative leader in Tennessee want, and all the lies in the world can't cover that up. Ryan Cantrell Guest Columnist American Federation for Children's AFC Victory Fund opposed State Rep. Jody Barrett, R-Dickson, in his campaign for Congress because he has a long record of dishonesty on school choice, even though school choice has strong support from Tennessee voters, conservative leaders and President Donald Trump.
Extensive Cellulitic Infection and Tissue Necrosis in a Patient With Hyper IgE Syndrome: Surgical Management of a Rare Immunodeficiency
Specialty Please choose I'm not a medical professional. Allergy and Immunology Anatomy Anesthesiology Biostatistics Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery Cardiology Critical Care Dentistry Dermatology Diabetes and Endocrinology Emergency Medicine Epidemiology and Public Health Family Medicine Forensic Medicine Gastroenterology General Practice Genetics Geriatrics Health Policy Hematology HIV/AIDS Hospital-based Medicine I'm not a medical professional.
Drainless Implant Removal: A Technique to Minimize Breast Disfigurement After Explantation
The decision to perform capsulotomies or capsulectomies is a crucial operative decision.
How To Ensure Your Property Has Water For Whitetails
In searching for life elsewhere in the universe, the primary criterion scientists use to identify candidate planets is the existence of water. Mammals generally are composed of 70-75 percent water, and all known plants and animals contain some amount of it. In fact, most species must ingest free water every day. White-tailed deer are no exception.
Biden's meeting with Xi is the most important of his life
President Joe Biden's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday will be the most important of his life. Biden must ensure that Xi does not come away from their interchange with a mistaken understanding or detrimental opinion of his opposite number. This will be Biden's first meeting with Xi since he became president. Biden has aged since Xi last met with him during the latter's 2015 state visit to the United States .
School choice won this year's midterm election
In the weeks leading up to the 2022 midterm elections , parents were grappling with the news that more than two decades of learning had been erased in the wake of the pandemic. While many candidates were focused on issues like crime and inflation , it is clear as the dust settles from Nov. 8 that education is still a top-tier issue.
Pence says Trump ‘endangered me and my family’ with 'reckless' Jan. 6 behavior
Former Vice President Mike Pence said former President Donald Trump's rhetoric leading up to and on Jan. 6 was "reckless" and "endangered me and my family and everyone at the Capitol." Pence made the comments in an upcoming interview with ABC's World News Tonight, snippets of which were released on Sunday. Anchor David Muir referenced the former president's tweet as violent protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan.
Ideological bias in the museum world is an insult to history
Earlier this month, the North Carolina Museum of Art announced a “Drag Queen Story Hour” for children as young as 2 years old. Funded in part by taxpayer dollars, this event “capture[s] the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models.” Though canceled after community protests, this event is indicative of a deep ideological bias that seems to have taken over the museum world.
Students express parking frustration as semester starts
As the university kicked off the first weeks of the fall 2021 semester, those who wished to secure parking for their vehicles discovered complications due to a shortage of open spots. Recently, university students and their families have posted questions and rants across various social media platforms, including Twitter and the Mean Green Family Facebook group. These posts focused on a common theme: the frustration of trying to find a space to park their vehicles on campus.
University now requires COVID-19 testing, urges compliance with Denton’s new mask mandate
New recommendations and requirements have been announced by the university following the City of Denton’s recently passed mask mandate. Mandatory COVID-19 testing will now be required for all students, faculty and staff. The testing will be phased through intervals throughout the fall 2021 semester, with the first interval starting on August 16 through September 10. Fully vaccinated individuals can opt-out of the mandatory testing requirement by uploading proof of vaccination by Sept. 10.
New College of Science dean hopes to recruit more students to STEM
The College of Science’s recently appointed dean, Pamela Padilla, plans to use her new role to recruit more students to the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. In June 2021, Padilla was appointed the College of Science dean and will serve a two-year tenure. She served as an associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences from 2008 to 2016. In 2017, Padilla was promoted to professor. Padilla succeeds Su Gao, the college’s founding dean.
University aims to expand research opportunities with new leadership appointments
The university’s Research and Innovation department announced three new appointments to its leadership team with hopes of expanding research opportunities for students and faculty. “Opportunities like this at a tier one research institution don’t come along every day,” said Aaron Roberts, professor of environmental toxicology and one of the appointees.
HSC’s medical school one step closer to full accreditation
The university Health Science Center’s School of Medicine received provisional accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, paving the way for the next steps the program must take to achieve full accreditation. Medical programs in the United States which lead to the Doctor of Medicine degree must go through an accreditation process and must fulfill all 12 standards in the LCME’s Functions and Structure to a Medical School directory to be considered for accreditation status.
Audubon begins partnership with university ecology research chapter
University students who have a passion for conservation and bird protection now have access to more resources and benefits following the chapter of the Society of Ecological Restoration’s new partnership with the National Audubon Society, an organization dedicated to providing students across the country with education and resources for environmental conservation.
Majority of city council expresses concerns over proposed DCTA ‘GoZone’
Several Denton City Council members have expressed concerns over the Denton County Transport Authority’s proposed on-demand rideshare service, dubbed “GoZone,” which is projected to replace a majority of the existing fixed bus routes. The service, powered by New York-based mass transit company Via Transportation, will consist of a 30 minivan fleet seating six people per car, with passengers scheduling rides via a mobile app.
Faculty, students weigh in on lifted mask restrictions
As of May 18, the university has stopped requiring face masks to be worn anywhere on campus, following an executive order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott. The order, GA-36, mandates that all government entities and officials, including counties, cities and school districts, are prohibited to enforce mask-wearing rules in any space, regardless of an individual’s vaccination status. Anyone who attempts to mitigate the order can face a fine up to $1000.
It's time to prioritize all Alabama students, including those in private schools
Ryan Cantrell, Special to the Advertiser Published 11:49 a.m. CT May 5, 2020 | Updated 12:10 p.m. CT May 5, 2020 Ryan Cantrell is the Director of State Teams for the American Federation for Children and Ryan Cantrell, and a board member for LEAD Academy. (Photo: Joy Asico) On March 27, President Trump signed the CARES Act into law, which includes more than $16 billion in stabilization funds for K-12 education.
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