‘Excited delirium’ cited in Floyd case, and in other deaths involving law enforcement

Chauvin’s attorneys may argue that excited delirium contributed to Floyd’s death. Law enforcement officials and others say excited delirium usually happens to people who have been using drugs or who have a serious mental illness. It may be seen when a person is held in a chokehold, hog-tied, or Tasered.

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To the Class of 2020: We Can Overcome

I wish I had the perfect words to share with the rest of the Class of 2020, but I don’t. There are no words that come close to encompassing the unprecedented time we find ourselves in, and there are no words that can comfort the unique pain and sadness each of us are experiencing from afar. It feels like our ceremonies came to an unceremonious end before they could even begin, a loss of a milestone that we’ve spent our lifetimes working toward.

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Pandemic disruptions taking a toll on farmers' mental health

Low commodities prices, tariff wars and other troubles have made the last few years some of the toughest for farmers. And that was before the pandemic forced hog farmers to destroy their animals, or chicken farmers to dump eggs and dairy farmers to pour out milk. All of it is taking a toll on farmers’ mental health.

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'Alone Together' with Cantus

Finding human connection, and love, in this technological age. That's what inspired the all-male ensemble Cantus to create Alone Together. The term "Alone Together" has taken on new meaning in this age of COVID-19 and social distancing. What does it mean to be "Alone Together," and how do we find that connection? Music helps address those questions in this beautifully crafted program filled with popular music and classical pieces.

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Virtual Town Hall: Spotlight on Anti-Asian Racism during COVID-19 Pandemic

A straight-forward, insightful discussion of racism against Asians and its personal and cultural effects on the Asian American community and beyond. We discuss allyship and what people can say and do to stop anti-Asian racism. This virtual discussion includes a panel and audience Q&A. We discuss how Asian Americans can practice self-care.

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