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Miami Herald
15 hours ago
- Health
- Miami Herald
‘Role model' college athlete collapses and dies at half-marathon, PA officials say
A collegiate athlete approaching her final year of college died after she collapsed during a half-marathon race, Pennsylvania school officials say. Thiel College said Toby Atwood was running the Presque Isle Half Marathon in Erie on July 20 when she collapsed for unknown reasons. She was taken to a hospital, where she died, Erie News Now reported. Race organizers confirmed the runner's death in a July 22 post on Facebook. Those close to her said running half marathons were among her favorite favorite activities. Doctors revealed to Atwood's family that she had a heart arrhythmia, according to the Leader Times. Atwood was an incoming senior at Thiel College, where she was a member of the school's tennis team. She was named co-captain during the 2024 season, which she participated in as the program's No. 1 singles player. The program said in a Facebook post it would be playing the upcoming season 'with heavy hearts, but with her love to carry us through.' The 21-year-old from from Kittanning, Pennsylvania, was also a 4.0 student and the president of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority on her campus. 'Toby truly left her mark while she was with us,' her sorority said. 'She was seen as a leader, role model and mentor. She was strong, resilient, and never afraid to speak her mind.' According to a GoFundMe, Atwood's presence 'could light up an entire room.' She was known for her positivity and 'genuine enthusiasm for life.' 'Toby excelled in everything she loved — wrestling, tennis, running — and poured her heart into all of it,' loved ones said. 'It is both a sorrowful and heartwarming truth that she passed away doing something she was so passionate about. She was one of the most hardworking, resilient, and kind individuals one could ever meet.' Thiel College is in Greenville, about an 80-mile drive northwest from Pittsburgh.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kittanning woman dies during Sunday's Erie Half Marathon
An Armstrong County woman died during the July 20 Erie Half Marathon. Witnesses reported that Toby Atwood, 21, of Kittanning collapsed between the 10- and 11-mile markers of the 13.1-mile race. Off-duty personnel performed CPR before emergency personnel rushed her to UPMC Hamot. Atwood was pronounced dead at 10:30 a.m. From 2023: 'I just wanted to hug him': TV show reunites Presque Isle cardiac arrest victim, rescuers Hospital personnel notified Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook about Atwood. No autopsy was performed, but Cook said he was informed she died from a cardiac incident. 'We're really sad and overwrought,' Erie Runners Club president Dave Comi said. 'You stand out in the rain for hours to help the people (who are competing). There's nothing you can do about a natural occurrence, but it's still not right.' This is a developing story that the Erie Times-News will continue to follow. Contact Mike Copper at mcopper@ Follow him on X @ETNcopper. This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Kittanning resident dies during Erie Half Marathon Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Designers Say This "Nostalgic" Trend Is Making a Major Comeback
When you think of classic prints, chances are polka dots come to mind. Recently, fashion designers ranging from Carolina Herrera to Prabal Gurung showed their love of the timeless pattern on runways, and now polka dots are popping up in the interior design world. Whether you're in search of stylish rugs, throw pillows or statement wallpaper, the pattern seems to be everywhere right now. 'Polka dots are a classic, but at the same time, they have a nostalgic and playful quality to them,' says designer Sasha Bikoff. 'The great thing about polka dots is that there are so many variations in terms of color and scale, which make the print completely versatile and useful in many settings.' "Polka dots are a classic and comfortable, much like a stripe,' says designer and artist Rebecca Atwood. 'I do think classics that have a bit of a '90s spin are feeling fresh again, especially in fashion, so it makes sense that this would happen in home as well.' Designer Joy Williams of Joyful Designs Studio also appreciates the print: 'I love polka dots because I think design should be fun. It also feels geometric to my eye, so there's interest there, especially black and white variations or something tone on tone.' How to Nail the Trend If you're stumped on how to incorporate polka dot prints into your space, try these designers' tips and tricks: ✔️ Pick the right one. "Polka dots can easily feel a bit cutesy, so look for them in unexpected materials, sophisticated colors or slight twists," says Atwood, noting her Embroidered Dot Sheers fabric. ✔️ Pair the print wisely. 'Polka dots are a graphic-shaped design, so they pair well with something completely different like a floral," says Bikoff. ✔️ Decide whether to go big or small. 'You can either have them be center stage and incorporate them on a larger basis, such as with carpeting or wallpaper. Otherwise, it also is fun as a smaller accent in throw pillows or on an upholstered chair,' says Bikoff. ✔️ Aim for contrast. 'For a more whimsical or quirky take, two high or low contrasting colors work well with polka dot patterns, but it should not be a one-off. You need to move it around the room to make an impact when you're using the pattern in more whimsical ways,' says Williams. ✔️ Consider simplified color palettes, too. 'Think natural linen with white pigment print, or an indigo resist-dyed fabric,' says Atwood. ✔️ Experiment in small layouts. 'I love this print for a powder room because it's the whole idea with packing a lot of punch into a smaller space,' says Bikoff. You Might Also Like 67 Best Gifts for Women That'll Make Her Smile The Best Pillows for Every Type of Sleeper
USA Today
10-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Longhorns softball star Reese Atwood makes history, wins Johnny Bench Award
On Tuesday, Longhorns softball had a reason to celebrate as Reese Atwood made history. The Longhorn star became the first catcher in program history to win the Johnny Bench Award. Each year, the award is given to the top NCAA Division I male and female catchers in the nation. As the Longhorns ended their title drought just a few weeks ago Atwood was key to their success. In 68 games during the 2025 campaign, the Texas native posted a .393 batting average while driving in 89 runs. She also showed off her power with 37 extra-base hits including 21 home runs. The Tuloso Midway High School product rewrote the record books, becoming the first Longhorn with 20 or more home runs in back-to-back seasons. While Atwood was a force at the plate she was also very good defensively. The talented junior posted a .988 fielding percentage and only committed four errors. When runners did reach base they did not test Atwood's arm. She threw out four-of-seven would-be base stealers. With Atwood's bat leading the way, the Longhorns offense was one of the most potent in the country. They led Division 1 with 630 hits. They also finished second in RBI with 460 and had the third highest batting average. Regardless of the opponent, they were not a lineup pitchers were thrilled to face. Through 191 games in a Longhorns uniform, Atwood has been a hits machine. In that stretch she has driven 222 runs and hit 55 home runs. Each year she has been a bat Texas can rely on and on Wednesday finally got national recognition for her play. With one more year left in her college career, Atwood will look to continue making history.
Elle
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
5 Ways 'The Handmaid's Tale' Season Six Finale Episode Differs From The Ending Of Margaret Atwood's Book
Farewell, The Handmaid's Tale. After six seasons, 61 episodes, countless tear-streaked closeups of Elisabeth Moss, and more emotional trauma than you could shake a stick at, The Handmaid's Tale has finally bowed out. The series finale (season 6, episode 10, which aired on Channel 4 last night) doesn't just wrap things up, though — it burns the house down, literally and metaphorically. But how closely did the show stay faithful to Margaret Atwood's haunting 1985 novel that inspired the series? In truth, it didn't. The hit Hulu series evolved, expanded, and made peace with characters the book didn't even try to remember, let alone forgive. For Handmaid's Tale-philes, these are the precise ways that the TV show took Atwood's seminal dystopia and reimagined it into something far more hopeful. By the final episode of The Handmaid's Tale, Gilead is finally crumbling. We see that the Boston uprising is just 19 days away from completely collapsing the regime, while June is finally free, with her daughter Nichole by her side, her mother, and a new baby, Noah. And in the final, closing moment of the show we see our heroine June beginning to tell her own story. In the book, however, Atwood's ending is more ambiguous. Offred (whose real name is never confirmed) steps into a black van — maybe for rescue, maybe for torture. Then we time-jump 200 years into a cold academic symposium dissecting her 'handmaid's tale' on cassette tapes. Perhaps for cinematic spectacle, Hulu's adaptation of The Handmaid's Tale interpreted the sterile framework of Gilead and coloured it with rebellion, Canadian refugee politics, and underground railroads of handmaids escaping via Chicago or Little America. Essentially, the show's finale depicted June battling a fascist state as a parent in exile while she dismantles a system from within. Atwood's world in the novel, though, is dramatically smaller and more limited — a nod, perhaps, to the limitations of Offred's life. Throughout the novel, we stay mostly in one home, inside her thoughts, and occasionally glimpse the wider world through rumours and whispers. Throughout season six, we saw Serena in captivity with baby Noah, reflecting on her complicity in the oppressive Gilead regime. June, of all people, offers her empathy, while Aunt Lydia, once a twisted mouthpiece for Gilead's horrors, also begins to regret her role — especially in Janine's abuse. The episode simmers and offers a sense of redemption for both characters, while in the novel, both Serena and Lydia are much flatter. Serena is a bitter, smoking wife obsessed with Offred's fertility, and Aunt Lydia is the embodiment of authoritarian femininity. Neither is afforded nuance, much less absolution. The most heartbreaking part of the show's finale was that, while June gained freedom, her daughter, Hannah, remained trapped in oppressive Gilead. The unanswered questions about Hannah and her future are actually, though, what form the emotional core of The Handmaid's Tale sequel, The Testaments (which is currently in development). In the novel, though, Offred's daughter appears early and disappears fast; she's essentially less of a plotline or ongoing narrative. In the final scene of the final episode, June enters the ruins of the Waterford house and begins recording her story — quite literally her 'handmaid's tale'. She even breaks the fourth wall with the line, 'My name is Offred.' The book, however, painted this scene a little differently. Atwood framed this moment as a story that Offred tells on cassette that people only learn about via cold historians centuries later. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. Naomi May is a seasoned culture journalist and editor with over ten years' worth of experience in shaping stories and building digital communities. After graduating with a First Class Honours from City University's prestigious Journalism course, Naomi joined the Evening Standard, where she worked across both the newspaper and website. She is now the Digital Editor at ELLE Magazine and has written features for the likes of The Guardian, Vogue, Vice and Refinery29, among many others. Naomi is also the host of the ELLE Collective book club.
