Author: Leslie Scotland-Stewart

This week, remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the safety of acetaminophen, commonly known as Tylenol, during pregnancy have ignited public debate. However, experts in Canada assert that these concerns are not novel and the underlying science remains unchanged. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC) has reiterated that no credible evidence links acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism or other developmental disorders. To clarify the implications of this issue for expectant mothers, Andrew Brown from London Morning interviewed Dr. Janine Hutson, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist and OBGYN based at London Health Sciences Centre. Context of…

Gustavus Adolphus College Women’s Tennis Team Shines at Creighton/Omaha Invite OMAHA, Neb. — The women’s tennis team from Gustavus Adolphus College displayed impressive performance during the recent Creighton/Omaha Invite, held this past weekend. The Gusties secured notable victories in both doubles and singles matches, highlighting their competitive spirit. Doubles Highlights In the doubles competition, three pairs from Gustavus Adolphus showcased their skills: Karina Elvestrom and Kaya De Bruijn achieved a convincing 6-2 victory against their Nebraska Kearney counterparts. Molly Austin teamed with Lanie Davis to dominate another duo from the University of Nebraska, Omaha, winning 6-0. Additionally, Austin paired with…

Utah Valley Dominates Abilene Christian in Conference Showdown OREM, Utah — In a commanding performance on Saturday at UCCU Stadium, Utah Valley secured a decisive 5-1 victory over Abilene Christian. The match showcased Utah Valley’s offensive prowess, as they scored three goals in the first half, effectively dictating the game’s tempo. First Half Highlights Utah Valley wasted no time establishing their dominance. Faith Webber opened the scoring just six minutes into the match, putting the Wolverines in the lead early. Josie Shepherd followed suit with a goal in the 17th minute, extending the lead to 2-0. Ruby Hladek then netted…

North Dakota State Volleyball Continues Winning Streak Against Rival North Dakota In a compelling match held at Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse, the North Dakota State volleyball team triumphed over their rivals from North Dakota with a decisive 3-0 victory. The event attracted a crowd of 1,205 enthusiastic fans who witnessed the Bison extend their home winning streak to six matches this season. Match Overview With this win, North Dakota State improved their overall record to 7-4, positioning themselves at 1-0 in Summit League play. In contrast, the Fighting Hawks fell to 4-9, with a 1-1 record in the league. Key Performers…

CARLISLE, Pa. — Following a narrow defeat in a five-set match against Salisbury University the previous night, the Dickinson College volleyball team quickly regrouped, competing again within 24 hours. The team hosted Moravian University and the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg on Saturday afternoon in the Kline Center, managing to secure two impressive victories, both with a score of 3-0. Match One: Dickinson vs. Moravian Set Overview In the opening set, Moravian initially surged ahead with a 5-1 lead, aided by Dickinson’s early attack errors. The Red and White responded with a series of kills from players including Emery Fishbach,…

Southern Connecticut Women’s Swimming and Diving Season Opener Recap WEST CHESTER, PA. — The Southern Connecticut women’s swimming and diving team faced a challenging start to their 2024-2025 season, suffering a defeat against West Chester with a final score of 164-71. Relay Events The competition kicked off with the 200-yard medley relay, where the Owls’ team—comprising Reina Loiacano, Ellie Baker, Kali Dominguez, and Lakshmi Garofalo—secured a third-place finish, clocking in at 1:56.73. Individual Events 1000 Yard Freestyle In the 1000-yard freestyle, Seirra DuCharme achieved a commendable third place with a time of 11:18.37, followed closely by Ava Emmerich, who finished…

Keiser Volleyball Triumphs in Straight Sets Against Florida College Temple Terrace, Fla. — The Keiser volleyball team marked a significant achievement on Saturday by achieving a straight-set victory over Florida College, with scorelines of 25-19, 25-21, and 25-19. This win elevates the Seahawks’ overall record to 7-8 and enhances their performance in the Sun Conference to 2-4. Match Overview Keiser set a commanding tone early in the match during the first set. With strong serves from Mallory Dills and impressive kills by Isabella Steffel and Cece Worsham, the team surged to a 13-3 lead. Despite a brief resurgence from Florida…

Match Recap: Shenandoah University vs. Washington and Lee University The soccer match between Shenandoah University (SU) and Washington and Lee University (WLU) provided an exciting backdrop for competitive play, detailed through a series of key moments. The game commenced with a balanced lineup from both teams. Starting Lineups For Shenandoah University: #99 Molly Donaldson #1 Reagan Burfeind #4 Peyton Lubinsky #2 Ellie Ajello #11 Lauren Duffy #13 Olivia Daniele #17 Samantha Scutt #18 McKenna Newcome #22 Isabella Pop #23 Kaitlyn Wahl #30 Cameron Shackford For Washington and Lee University: #28 Kate McEnroe #6 Megan Zimmerman #7 Helen Otteni #8 Sarah…

Bradley Women’s Golf Set for Diane Thomason Invitational in Iowa City Bradley University’s women’s golf team is gearing up for its first participation in the Diane Thomason Invitational in a decade, which will take place on September 29-30, 2025. This tournament will be hosted at the Finkbine Golf Course located in Iowa City, Iowa. Event Details DIANE THOMASON INVITATIONAL Location: Finkbine Golf Course, Iowa City, Iowa Date: September 29-30, 2025 Live Scoring: Scoreboard Live Participating Teams: The tournament will feature a 16-team field that includes the host team Iowa, along with Montana State, Creighton, Southern Mississippi, Missouri State, Northern Iowa,…

The Elite Women’s Road Race at the UCI Road World Championships, held in Kigali, Rwanda, concluded with an exhilarating display of athleticism and strategy. The event, part of a 164.6 km course, involved a challenging 15.2 km circuit that the riders completed 11 times, featuring two major climbs: the Côte de Kigali Golf and the cobbled Côte de Kimihurura. This year’s championship crowned Magdeliene Vallieres from Canada as the new World Champion, clinching victory with a determined performance. She was followed closely by New Zealand’s Niamh Fisher-Black in second place and Spain’s Mavo García in third. Vallieres finished with a…