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Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

What colleges really need to focus on

Colleges today spend a lot of time talking about fairness and social change. For years, many schools pushed programs to hire more diverse teachers and admit more students from different backgrounds. Some even created entire departments focused on social issues. A recent study at one well-known unive

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Apr 18 2026EDUCATION

The Classroom Crisis: Why Lectures Are Losing Their Spark

College students spend most of their week in lecture halls, yet they rarely listen. Their eyes drift to screens where they check messages or play quick games while the professor talks. Only when a new slide pops up do they try to write something down, hoping it will help later. Professors o

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Apr 07 2026EDUCATION

Teachers Gather for Fresh Ideas in Physical Education

Area educators are getting a chance to refresh their teaching toolkit next spring. A new event in Eau Claire will bring together gym teachers, health instructors, and adaptive PE specialists for a day of workshops and talks. Instead of just listening to lectures, teachers will explore hands-on topic

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Apr 06 2026FINANCE

Fresh grads face a tough job hunt and financial juggling

College graduates are stepping into a job market that feels more like a maze than a clear path. Experts warn that this group may hit the highest unemployment numbers seen in recent years, partly because new technologies are taking over many simple entry‑level roles. In the last quarter of 2025, the

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Apr 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

DC Young Fly’s Comedy Night: What Makes It Special

Harrisburg’s comedy scene is getting a boost this April with a stand-up show that promises high energy and sharp humor. On April 10, DC Young Fly will perform at Forum Auditorium, where his fast-talking style and ability to connect with crowds have made him a fan favorite. The event isn’t just anoth

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Mar 29 2026EDUCATION

Stigma on College Reddit: How Gender, Race and Jobs Mix to Hurt Students

College students on the internet often talk about feeling judged or left out. Researchers looked at more than 300, 000 posts from a popular college forum to see how different kinds of stigma show up. They used a special computer program that can read the tone of a post and spot words that hint at pr

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Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Stress, Faith and the Risk of Thoughts About Ending Life

Community workers in a Chinese city faced high pressure during the pandemic. Researchers followed them for a year, asking about how much stress they felt, their religious beliefs, and whether they had thoughts of suicide. They used three standard questionnaires to gather the data from 446 workers in

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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 16 2026SPORTS

March Madness 2026: Bracket Insights and Surprises Ahead

College basketball fans have been busy filling out their brackets since the 2026 NCAA Tournament field was announced. While no one can predict every game, careful analysis of each matchup can help fans spot potential upsets and confirm favorites. Below is a fresh look at the early rounds, organized

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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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