The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made a big change. They now allow young women to start their missionary work at 18, just like young men. This change happened right away. The church said that young women can begin their missions after finishing high school. Many young women are excited about this. At Brigham Young University, students like Kate Be...
A professor at Texas A&M University is back in the spotlight after a committee said the school made a mistake by firing her. The professor, Melissa McCoul, was let go earlier this year after a video of her class went viral. In the video, a student questioned a lesson about gender identity. The committee found that the university did not follow the right steps to fir...
Kentucky football had a rough day at Vanderbilt. The Commodores, ranked 14th, won 45-17. It wasn't even close. Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt's quarterback, had a great game. He threw for 469 yards and four touchdowns. He also ran for a score. Pavia made Kentucky's defense look bad. They couldn't stop him or his receivers. Kentucky had won three games in a row before this....
Josh Allen, the star quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, returned to his alma mater, the University of Wyoming, for a special ceremony. The event took place during a game against Nevada, where Allen's jersey number, 17, was retired. This honor makes him only the third athlete in Wyoming's history to have his jersey retired, joining former basketball players Fennis Dem...
Fran Hirschy's name might not ring a bell for everyone, but in the world of Staten Island sports, he's a towering figure. From his early days in Little League to his coaching career, Hirschy has left an indelible mark. His journey started young, dominating the Little League scene and setting records that still stand today. He was even featured in Sports Illustrated a...
Samantha Smith, a senior at Newman Central Catholic High School, has earned the title of Student of the Month for November. She is the daughter of Chad and Corie Smith. Samantha's favorite class is AP Statistics with Mrs. Connie Royer. She believes Mrs. Royer is the best teacher she has ever had. The teacher makes learning fun and engaging. She uses activities that ...
Lane Kiffin's time at Ole Miss is at a crossroads. The university and its athletic director, Keith Carter, have been in talks with Kiffin about his future, but any decisions will wait until after the Rebels' final game of the season, the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State. Kiffin's current team is ranked sixth in the College Football Playoff rankings, and a win agai...
In Serbia's capital, Belgrade, a large group of people recently marched against violence aimed at university students. This march happened on the same day last year when pro-government supporters attacked drama students during a protest. That attack led to widespread student strikes and daily rallies across the country. The marchers, led by drummers and blowing whis...
In North India, university lecturers are increasingly recognizing the potential benefits of yoga and meditation. A recent survey involving 162 educators revealed that over 95% of them acknowledge the positive impact these practices can have on their physical and mental health. They believe yoga and meditation can improve stress levels, sleep quality, immunity, self-a...
Kids and screens go together like peanut butter and jelly. But what if those screens could actually help kids stay healthy? A recent study from the University of South Australia suggests that might be the case. Researchers looked at data from over 133, 000 kids and teens under 18. They found that digital health tools, like apps and fitness trackers, can actually enco...