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Mar 14 2025POLITICS

Protests and Arrests: The New Face of Campus Activism

In a surprising turn of events, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made another arrest related to the Columbia University protests. This time, it's Leqaa Korda, a Palestinian student from the West Bank. Korda's visa had expired back in January 2022, and she was also arrested in 2024 for h

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Mar 14 2025EDUCATION

Search and Seizure at Columbia University

Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducted searches in two dorm rooms at Columbia University. This event happened shortly after a pro-Palestinian activist, a recent graduate, was arrested and faced deportation. The university's interim president, Katrina Armstrong, sent

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Mar 14 2025SPORTS

How Unrivaled is Changing the Game for Women's Basketball

In the world of women's basketball, a new league called Unrivaled has emerged, shaking things up. It all started with a casual meeting between Breanna Stewart, a star player for the New York Liberty, and Alex Bazzell, husband of Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier. Bazzell pitched an idea to Stewar

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Mar 14 2025BUSINESS

Powering Progress: The Key to Speeding Up Renewable Energy Projects

Getting renewable energy projects up and running is a big challenge. It often takes years to get the green light. Why? Because there are many steps to go through. One big reason is that companies often fail to talk to the right people in the right way. This is a big problem. Communication i

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Mar 14 2025HEALTH

How Medical Students See Themselves and Their Patients

Medical students are the future of healthcare, and how they view their roles and patients is crucial. Group mentorship programs are becoming popular in medical schools. These programs pair students with experienced mentors in small groups. The goal? To boost their communication skills and patient-c

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Mar 14 2025SCIENCE

Science is taking over your screen

The world of science is getting a new home on your TV. Popular Science, a name that has been around for ages, is jumping into the streaming world with a brand new channel. This isn't just any channel. It's a place where you can watch rocket launches live, dive into space news, and explore fascinatin

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Mar 14 2025EDUCATION

Kids Dig into Nature and Nutrition on Exciting School Trips

Students in La Crosse, Wisconsin, are getting a hands-on education about where their food comes from and how to grow it. This is all thanks to a collaboration between a local non-profit called GROW and Western Technical College. The college's greenhouse is the setting for these educational field tri

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Mar 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Blast from the Past and More

The Lakeshore Community Concerts season is wrapping up with a bang. The final show is a tribute to the 1960s, featuring Sixtiesmania. This band covers everything from the Beatles to the music of Woodstock. The concert will be held at Highland High School’s Monbeck Auditorium, 9135 Erie St. in Highla

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Mar 14 2025HEALTH

Brazil's Universities: A Mental Health Wake-Up Call

Brazil is home to millions of university students, but there is a serious lack of information about their mental health. This is a problem. Around 30% of students worldwide struggle with mental health issues, and shockingly, nearly 80% of these students do not get the help they need. This is a hu

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Mar 14 2025HEALTH

Why Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients May Benefit from a New Drug Combination

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a type of liver cancer that is notoriously tough to treat. Doctors have been experimenting with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) to fight this disease. However, these drugs can sometimes make the cancer grow faster, a condition known as hyperprogressive disease (

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