November 10, 2021
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Betty Crocker turns 100 – why generations of American women connected with a fictional character
Betty Crocker’s first official portrait, on the left, from 1936. Her most recent portrait, from 1996, is on the right. BettyCrocker ... -
College cost calculators aren’t precise, but they could easily be made better
College expenses determined by net price calculators can vary by an average of $5,700. Ariel Skelley/DigitalVision via Getty Images Plus Aaron ...November 2, 2021 -
Less than 2% of all US giving supports women’s and girls’ charities
Girl Scout cookie sales include a charitable donation. Will Lester/MediaNews Group/Inland Valley Daily Bulletin via Getty Images Tessa Skidmore, ...November 2, 2021 -
University of Florida bans professors from giving expert testimony against state – a scholar explains the academic freedom issues
Three professors from the University of Florida have been barred from participating as expert witnesses in a voting rights case. Jeffrey ...November 2, 2021 -
The COVID-19 pandemic increased eating disorders among young people – but the signs aren’t what parents might expect
More time spent on social media can leave young adults feeling worse about their bodies. Leo Patrizi/E+ Collection via Getty Images Julia F. ...November 2, 2021 -
COVID-19 threatens the already shaky status of arts education in schools
As more normalcy returns to schools, will arts education programs rebound? Ben Hasty/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images Ryan D. Shaw ...November 2, 2021 -
Go ahead, enjoy your memes – they really do help ease pandemic stress
A mini break with a humorous meme can take the momentary edge off during a stressful time. JGI/Tom Grill Jessica Myrick, Penn State Zoom ...November 2, 2021 -
Women are more competitive when they’re given an option to share winnings – a research finding that may help close the gender pay gap
Women may be more team-oriented than men. Delmaine Donson/E+ via Getty Images Mary L. Rigdon, University of Arizona The Research Brief is a ...November 2, 2021