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Elite colleges shocked to discover students ‘don’t know how’ to read books: ‘My jaw dropped’

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Elite colleges shocked to discover students ‘don’t know how’ to read books: ‘My jaw dropped’

Several university professors expressed concerns to the Atlantic about students who come to college unable to read full-length books. Assistant editor Rose Horowitch spoke to several teachers from elite schools like Columbia, Georgetown and Stanford, who each described the phenomenon of students being overwhelmed by the prospect of reading entire books. Columbia University humanities professor Nicholas Dames described … Read more

I’m a LinkedIn career expert — here are 5 ways to work with Gen Zers and their ‘different attitudes’

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I’m a LinkedIn career expert — here are 5 ways to work with Gen Zers and their ‘different attitudes’

It doesn’t have to be World War Z in the office. LinkedIn career expert Charlotte Davies is sharing five tips for working with Gen Zers, who have recently come under fire for blowing off interviews and even ghosting employers on the first day of work. “As a generation who entered the workforce amongst hybrid and remote … Read more

Colorectal cancer spike in young people could be caused by fungus

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Colorectal cancer spike in young people could be caused by fungus

Researchers have found a possible reason for a spike in the rate of colorectal cancer cases among patients under 50: a fungus that usually blamed for nail and skin infections. Doctors at Georgetown University came up with the novel theory while tracking changes in the gut microbiomes of cancer patients, Axios reported. “A lot of people … Read more