1. Clubs receive hazing reminder before Greek tap Night

On Thursday, Dr. Suzanna Holt emailed all club and organization leaders in an effort to remind students of Lee University’s no hazing policy detailed in the student handbook. 

The student handbook defines hazing as, “any intentional or reckless act, on or off the property of Lee University, by one student, that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of another student, or which induces or coerces a student to endanger such student’s mental or physical health or safety.”

The letter was sent before Greek Tap Night, traditionally the night Lee’s Greek service clubs choose new members before going on a weekend retreat.

“We want you to know that we believe in your work and see the value and importance of Christian clubs/organizations on a campus where the Lord Jesus is uplifted and glorified. Be diligent and Christlike in all your activities and continue to be the hands and feet of the Lord to all students whom you serve.” She said. 

 2. Italy’s drought exposes ancient imperial bridge over Tiber

During Italy’s worst drought in over 70 years, piers of an ancient bridge have been exposed over the Tiber River. 

According to the Associated Press, two piers of Nero’s bridge have been visible for the majority of the summer. By the third century, the bridge was falling apart and traffic had been diverted to another bridge. Nero’s bridge is believed to have had four piers originally, two were dismantled in the late 19th century to help with the flow of the river. 

“Because the water level of the river is so low now due to widespread drought across Italy, we’re able to see a lot more of the piers of the bridge that we usually could,” historian Anthony Majanlahti said.

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Italy's worst drought in 70 years has exposed the piers of an ancient bridge over the Tiber River once used by Roman emperors but which fell into disrepair by the third century. https://t.co/8h7oerUz5N

— The Associated Press (@AP) August 25, 2022

3. WHO: Monkeypox cases drop 21%, reversing month-long increase

After a month-long trend of rising Monkeypox cases, the World Health Organization reported a 21% drop in cases. 

Since April, over 45,000 Monkeypox cases have been reported in 98 countries.

“In Latin America in particular, insufficient awareness or public health measures are combining with a lack of access to vaccines to fan the flames of the outbreak,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.

The spread of Monkeypox typically requires contact with an infected person’s lesions or even through their clothing or bedsheets and vaccine supplies are globally limited, according to the Associated Press.

The Nigeria center for Disease Control Director-General, Ifedyo Adetifa, said a Monkeypox vaccine may not be available until 2023.

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WHO: Monkeypox cases drop 21%, reversing month-long increase https://t.co/2kalSkKpz0

— The Associated Press (@AP) August 25, 2022