A Disturbing Trend

Rising antisemitism on college campuses. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( October 31, 2023 Good morning. We’re closing out Breast Cancer Awareness Month with answers to your questions about [how I’m staying healthy since my diagnosis]( and [why more young women are developing the disease](. We’re also sharing [words of caution after Matthew Perry’s death](. But first, we’ve got more on the horrifying antisemitic threats at Cornell and [the spike in hatred on college campuses](.   In the News [Pro-Israel protestors in Washington Square Park are visible behind two police officers]( Pro-Israel protestors gather in Washington Square Park. (Getty Images) A Disturbing Trend Grim messages threatening the Jewish community at Cornell University are the most recent example of antisemitism on a college campus. [Here’s what we know](. The latest: “Horrendous, antisemitic messages threatening violence” appeared on an online forum over the weekend. Cornell University President Martha E. Pollack condemned the hate speech, noting that local police and the FBI had been alerted. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called those who made the threats "terrorists," and met with Jewish students on campus on Monday. A growing trend: The Anti-Defamation League reports that antisemitic incidents have risen 388% following Hamas’ attacks in Israel. Muslim students nationwide also report feeling unsafe, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations has counted a record 774 Islamophobic incidents since Oct. 7. Zooming out: Institutions of higher learning have found themselves at the center of controversy over their responses to the Israel-Hamas war, with some high-profile Ivy League donors pulling funding. [This interesting piece]( highlights how Dartmouth got it right — and how other universities can learn from its approach. We'll keep you updated on this pressing issue. In the meantime, here's [how President Biden plans to combat hate]( on campus. 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Oshie tells The Athletic that American hockey players should wear protective turtlenecks "whether it looks cool or not."   Paying Tribute [Fans leave flowers for Matthew Perry outside the famous Friends apartment in NYC]( Fans leave flowers for Matthew Perry outside the famous Friends apartment in NYC. (Getty Images) With the world still reeling from the shocking death of Matthew Perry, his Friends co-stars shared their highly anticipated first statement yesterday. "We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family," they told PEOPLE. "There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss." Perry's autopsy was reportedly complete on Monday, but we're awaiting a toxicology report before his cause of death can be confirmed. We do know he was found in the jacuzzi at his home, which got us thinking about the dangers of this common amenity. We're sharing [important advice about when it's not OK to get into a hot tub](. [READ MORE](   You Asked, I Answered Last week I shared a health update about how I've been since my breast cancer diagnosis, and today I'm back with part two. Here's more on [what I'm doing these days to stay as healthy as possible](, plus how I'm coping with the side effects of the aromatase inhibitors I've been taking. [READ MORE](   Best of October [Illustrations of women of different ages and races]( What's Going On? More women are being diagnosed with breast cancer before they reach mammogram age. We asked doctors why it's happening. [Read More »]( [Michelle Obama]( Up Close and Personal A Secret Service agent who worked on Michelle Obama's detail shares what the former first lady is really like (and how hard she works out). 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