Scotch elm making comeback

After going through some rough times, the popular Scotch elm at the southeast end of Brookings Hall has weathered the storm — literally — and appears to be coming through with flying green colors. In September 2001, strong winds came through and almost split the approximately 90-year-old tree in half at the base. Horticultural manager […]

Cancer research focus of Armstrong’s visit

When five-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996, he felt he was given a death sentence. “I felt hopeless,” he said. “But I quickly learned from my doctors, thanks to cancer research, new treatments were available that weren’t around just 10 years before. I’m alive today thanks to […]
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