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Mar 19 2026SPORTS

Coach Wade’s Final Exit From NC State

Will Wade’s last game with the NC State men’s basketball team ended in a 68‑66 loss to Texas, cementing his decision to move on. After the defeat, he spoke to reporters in a tone that suggested the program was still far from where it should be. Wade admitted that his team “didn’t spend as much time

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Mar 18 2026SPORTS

UConn Heads to 13th Title, Others Chase the Dream

The University of Connecticut is the clear leader heading into the women’s college basketball tournament. Their odds to win are the lowest in a long time, showing that many believe they will add another national championship. The coach’s team has been strong all season, and the betting line refle

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Mar 18 2026SPORTS

Women‑Owned College Gear Takes the Spotlight

Fanatics is putting a spotlight on women‑run brands for Women’s History Month. The focus isn’t just on the big names; it’s about fresh styles that let fans show support in a modern way. The collection includes WEAR by Erin Andrews, Gameday Couture, and Baublebar. Each brand offers a differe

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Mar 17 2026SPORTS

College Basketball Playoffs: Who’s Favored and Why

The 2026 college basketball playoffs are almost here, with all 68 teams already chosen. The opening round, called the First Four, starts Tuesday and Wednesday. Big names like Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida are seeded first and are the clear favorites to win their early games. In the First Four

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Mar 17 2026SPORTS

Sports Highlights for Wednesday March 18

College men’s basketball opens at 6:40 p. m. with a First Four clash between Prairie View A&M and Lehigh in Dayton, Ohio. Later that evening, at 7 p. m. , Navy faces Wake Forest in the NIT First Round on ESPNU. The same channel shows Dayton taking on Bradley at 9 p. m. , while a second First Four ga

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Mar 17 2026EDUCATION

College Costs: Most Think It’s Not Worth It

A recent nationwide survey of 1, 456 adults shows that a majority—about 59 percent—believe a four‑year college degree does not justify its price. Only 24 percent see it as worthwhile, while the rest are undecided. The finding signals a sharp decline from earlier decades when most people viewed highe

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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

March Madness Bracket Shake‑Ups: Who Made It, Who Missed Out

The NCAA tournament brackets are in and the surprises are already talking. Some schools that dominated their seasons barely made it, while a few underdogs got the nods they deserved. Miami (Ohio) finished 31‑0, but a weak schedule and a first‑round loss in the MAC tournament left its at‑large hop

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Mar 15 2026EDUCATION

College Food Crisis: When Hunger Trumps Tuition

College students often hear about tuition first. In Pennsylvania, a two‑semester bill for the State System schools is about $8, 000 a year. That sounds reasonable. But other costs quickly add up. Fees reach roughly $4, 000. Living on campus can cost around $7, 000. Books add more than $1, 200. Toget

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Mar 14 2026SPORTS

NCAA Bracket Predictions Get Clearer as Conference Finals Wrap Up

The NCAA tournament bubble is tightening after the latest conference championships. Teams still fighting for a spot are making headlines, and analysts are sharpening their guesses of who will finish in the final 68. College basketball uses the NET ranking system to assess every team’s performance.

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Mar 14 2026EDUCATION

SAT Rules Change: What Students and Colleges Are Saying

A student from Greater Latrobe, Autumn Blozowich, took the SAT three times but chose not to send any scores when she applied to Pitt, Kent State and Penn State. She felt the essays better showed who she was than the numbers on a test, and the plan worked—she got in to all three schools. In Wester

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