A student nearly died in her dorm. What happened is a mystery.

How to get more protein in your diet. Plus ... a honeymoon? Surprise me.   THIS IS TODAY March 15, 2024 [VIEW IN BROWSER]( THIS IS TODAY A college student who woke up in her dorm room with near-fatal injuries has no recollection of what happened to her. Plus, why a bride asked her husband to keep their honeymoon destination a secret from her.   The Latest   [A Kentucky college student nearly died of severe injuries in her dorm room. What happened to her is a mystery.]( Isabella Willingham, 21, lost consciousness in her dorm room at Kentucky's Asbury University in November, [woke up with bruises, cuts and deep gashes]( on her body, and has [no recollection of how it happened](. She was hospitalized for two weeks and has not returned to school since the incident, which is being investigated by police, her father told NBC News. “She’s trying to piece her world back together," Andy Willingham said. He said a rape kit determined she wasn't sexually assaulted and toxicology reports “found nothing of concern.” [Continue reading](. [📱 A teacher has a plea for parents: Stop texting your children at school.]( A Virginia teacher is trying to get parents to [stop texting their children at school](, saying they may not realize how distracting it can be. The phone's constant buzzing and pinging can interrupt a student's attention, even if they don't answer it, the teacher says. Here are [5 ways for parents to break the habit](, from considering the anxiety it's causing to having their child turn off notifications. [🌴 Why I asked my fiancé to surprise me with our honeymoon destination](. Exhausted by shouldering the bulk of the wedding planning, TODAY.com entertainment editor Elena Nicolaou decided she [wanted her fiancé to handle their honeymoon](, with one twist: [Don't tell her the destination](. Normally a detailed vacation planner, she gave into her now-husband's more "go with the flow" approach. [See how it turned out](. [🧴 Exclusive: Amazon announces its first U.S. spring sale — shop early deals starting at $11.]( Amazon [announced exclusively to Shop TODAY]( that it will be launching its first [Big Spring Sale]( in the U.S. from March 20-24, but you don't have to wait until next week to score major deals. Find discounts up to 40% off on bodysuits, loafers, skin care products, air purifiers and more on Amazon by using codes exclusive to TODAY fans. [Shop them all here](.       Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Finding ways to [get more protein]( into your diet isn't easy when you're constantly on the go. TODAY fitness contributor and personal trainer Stephanie Mansour knows the feeling, so she relies on these [three simple meals to provide energy]( throughout a busy week. She shared her easy-to-make recipes for a green smoothie, chicken salad and an open-faced tuna sandwich that will help keep your health goals on track. [See them all here](.   What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Sunday is St. Patrick's Day, and Irish chef and baker Gemma Stafford has the perfect dish to accompany a creamy pint of the black stuff. The secret to these delicious, savory [Irish sausage rolls]( is frozen butter — the colder the butter, the flakier the pastry. Make a couple batches and freeze some for a later time. [Get the recipe](.   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. We need a bus to get us to [Olivia Benson Plaza]( as fast as possible! For two days, 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan has paid tribute to the dedicated detective (now captain) who has become an iconic television character over 25 years. The [homage to Mariska Hargitay's Olivia Benson]( is the ultimate "Law & Order: SVU" fan experience, with special friendship bracelets, a coffee cart, and a chance to meet some of the current cast members. [Al Roker checked it out]( yesterday, and the TODAY weatherman made sure to grab the perfect fan photo with the block letters spelling out the show's famous "Dun Dun" sound effect. [See more here](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_today) | [Privacy]( | [Contact]( [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT](