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Humanities at colleges seeing big downturn

More often than not, I see both small-town colleges and large-scale universities cutting their humanities programs. Syracuse University dropped 84 majors in April, where the humanities and fine arts departments suffered the largest blow. The University of Chicago also recently paused ...

Cuba’s crisis impacts elderly

HAVANA — On a recent afternoon, a group of elderly residents slipped through the wooden doors of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Old Havana and gathered for a modest meal of ground meat, rice, red beans and crackers topped with mayonnaise — all finished with a cup of strong Cuban ...

EBT set to host Living History Weekend

ROCKHILL FURNACE — Visitors to the East Broad Top Railroad from May 16-17 will have the chance to experience multiple eras of American history during the upcoming “EBT Goes to War” Living History Weekend. This unique event brings together Civil War, World War I and World War II ...

GO+TV magazine planner — May 2-3

Saturday, May 2 Felix & The Hurricanes will perform from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at The Heidelberg CC, 812 Frankstown Road, Altoona. $5 cover charge. Food from Rob’s Catering/Grill will be available. Two celebrated singer-songwriters will reunite on one stage at 7 p.m. ...

Trauma common in mental health

Mental health problems can be rooted in a variety and combination of factors, with genetics, biology, individual personality characteristics, and environment being among the principal contributors. The experience of personal trauma often, but not always, is also involved in the development and/or exacerbation of many mental health issues. According to information that has been posted on the Trauma-Informed Care Implementation Resource Center website, trauma refers to an emotional response to a distressing or overwhelming event that can have lasting impacts on a person’s functioning ...