On Jan. 27, 2025, the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo set to pause all federal assistance disbursements on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. The memo, which was only two pages in length, was vague in its language and did not clearly outline what federal assistance would and would not be […]
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Confusion over the funding status for new research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has persisted, despite the rescinding of a broad freeze in federal spending by the Trump administration last week. The unexpected freeze left some on the Doane Campus concerned about how vital health services might be affected. “I had a pause
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As students returned from winter break, Smith Hall’s first floor experienced an unfortunate flooding incident. According to Nadia Lanik, a community advisor and member of Residence Life and Education, “the flooding was caused by pipes bursting due to freezing temperatures,” Lanik said. This isn’t the first time Smith Hall has experienced flooding, but there are
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On Jan. 15 the FDA banned Red No. 3 nationwide. Known for its cherry-red hue this food coloring is commonly found in candy, cakes, frostings and ingested drugs. Doane residents have no reason to panic, assures Nurse Jody Yank. “No studies have specifically linked Red Dye No. 3 to cancer in humans,” Yank said, “but
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On Jan. 20, the United States of America paid tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most influential leaders in the American civil rights movement. This federal holiday is observed on the third Monday in January each year, also known as MLK Day. King is best known for his advocacy for nonviolent
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Dear students, This is an incredibly bittersweet announcement to make, but I am leaving Doane very soon for a new opportunity. My last day will be this Friday, January 31. As an alumni of Doane, it has been such a privilege to work with you all for the last six and a half years. From visiting
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On Jan. 7, 2025, the California wildfires began. Powerful winds and dry conditions elevated the fires, leading to 28 known deaths, the destruction of nearly 16,260 structures and the evacuation of tens of thousands of people, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Though the fire is over 1,500 miles away, Doane
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The issue surrounding TikTok’s potential ban has been a topic of significant debate for several years, primarily related to national security concerns and data privacy issues. A reason for the potential ban has been the topic of national security concern because TikTok is owned by ByteDance, a Chinese company. U.S. officials have raised concerns that
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After a successful Student Appreciation Dinner Student Congress, STUCO, met briefly to go over a few points but didn’t have an official meeting until Nov. 20. There was plenty to be discussed between the three presentations, student complaints, leadership gala and campus construction. Firstly, Project Outdoor Classroom was presented in hopes of recognition. The project
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Last week, Greek Council hosted “Red Zone Awareness.” The “Red Zone” is the period between the start of the academic year and Thanksgiving break — a time when students are at the highest risk for sexual assault. Inspired by the urgency of this issue, a member of the Greek Council collaborated with the Diversity, Equity,
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