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Extension’s future

By Michigan State University MARQUETTE — Staff, partners and members of the public alike are encouraged to attend and voice their ideas to help shape the future of Extension. Whether it’s supporting the dedicated professionals who drive the state’s agriculture economy or empowering ...

Writing instructors less afraid of students cheating with ChatGPT than you might think

When ChatGPT launched a year ago, headlines flooded the internet about fears of student cheating. A pair of essays in The Atlantic decried “the end of high-school English” and the death of the college essay.“ NPR informed readers that ”everybody is cheating.“ Meanwhile, Teen Vogue ventured that the moral panic ”may be overblown.“ The more measured tone in Teen Vogue tracks better with preliminary findings from our 2023 survey that examined attitudes and feelings about artificial intelligence among college faculty who teach writing. Survey responses revealed that ...

SCHOOLS FOCUS ON SAFETY

ST. IGNACE — School districts are taking more safety measures to prevent acts of violence. Kari Visnaw, the superintendent of St. Ignace Area Schools, said the district has always had safety measures in place, but updates to buildings will help protect students and staff. “We passed ...

Majority of Americans say stress is destroying their ability to enjoy life

In a recent survey, 61% of Americans say their stress levels are higher than ever, and 55% claim that level of stress prevents them from enjoying life. Sadly, the high-stress epidemic impacts all generations, from boomers to Gen Z. While each group stresses over different things, the truth ...

New BEAR Center dedicated

MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University dedicated the new Presque Isle Avenue location of its Behavior Education Assessment and Research (BEAR) Center on Thursday. The university clinic and research facility provides behavior and learning support to children, adolescents and adults with ...