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Tufts Lacrosse Players Hospitalized After Navy SEAL Workout: NJ Docs Explain What Did It Tufts Lacrosse Players Hospitalized After Navy SEAL Workout: NJ Docs Explain What Did It
Tufts Lacrosse Players Hospitalized After Navy SEAL Workout: NJ Docs Explain What Did It A dozen of Tufts University's 50 lacrosse players were sidelined earlier this month with a muscle-destroying illness following a grueling workout led by a Navy SEAL, school officials said. As of press time three of the reigning NCAA Division III National Championship players remained in the hospital recovering from rhabdomyolysis, or, as it's more simply known, "rhabdo," Tufts officials said. Nine players required hospitalization, and experts say it should not have gotten to this.  Update: The Boston Globe reported Wednesday, Sept. 25, that all of the players have now be…

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by Cecilia Levine & Josh Lanier
Obituaries
Atlantic Air Flight Nurse Jay McChesney Dies, 55: 'All American Hero' Atlantic Air Flight Nurse Jay McChesney Dies, 55: 'All American Hero'
Atlantic Air Flight Nurse Jay McChesney Dies, 55: 'All American Hero' Medical professionals across New Jersey are mourning the loss of Jay McChesney, a longtime nurse being remembered for his humility and genuine concern. Jay, whose birth name was James Paul, died on Friday, Aug. 30, according to his obituary on the Hillsborough Funeral Home website. He was 55 years old. A GoFundMe launched for Jay's family had raised more than $8,000 as of press time. Known affectionately by loved ones as the "All American Hero," Jay grew up in West Orange and went on to work at the Parsippany Pathmark, where he met his wife, Jenette Reilling, with whom he shared three chil…

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by Cecilia Levine