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Sep 13 2024EDUCATION

Navient's Abusive Past: A New Chapter for Student Loan Servicing

In a move hailed as a major victory for borrowers, the U.S. Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed a permanent ban on Navient from directly servicing federal student loans. The agency claims that Navient has been "abusing" borrowers for years, forcing them into higher-cost repayment

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Sep 13 2024RELIGION

Beyond the Hype: A Candid Look at Mormon Wives and the Reality of Mormonism

The recent docuseries, "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," has sparked widespread interest and debate about the lives and practices of Mormon women. To shed some light on the misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding the religion, Taylor Frankie Paul and Mayci Neeley, two stars of the show, appeared on

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Sep 13 2024BUSINESS

Will Wisconsin's Small Businesses Survive Another Snowless Winter?

Imagine a winter without snow, a winter where your small business is forced to close its doors due to a lack of customers. This is the reality for many small businesses in Wisconsin, who rely on winter weather to attract tourists and generate revenue. But what if there was a way to ensure that these

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Sep 13 2024HEALTH

Breaking Down Barriers: A New Program to Promote Health Equity

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, it's essential to address the significant disparities faced by underserved communities. AbbVie and MATTER have joined forces to launch the AbbVie Foundation Health Equity Accelerator, a program designed to empower community-based organizations to tack

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Sep 13 2024OPINION

"The Front Room: A Haunting Reflection of America's Divided Soul"

As the curtains open on The Front Room, a sense of unease settles over the audience. The film's title, borrowed from a short story by Susan Hill, hints at the tension that lies beneath the surface of this seemingly ordinary family's life. The Eggers brothers, Sam and Max, have taken the original sto

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Sep 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Royal Renaissance: Is This Queen Elizabeth II Sculpture a Masterpiece or a Misstep?

Imagine walking through a quiet park on a crisp autumn morning, surrounded by lush greenery and the sounds of nature. Suddenly, you come across a bronze statue of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and two adorable corgis. Sounds lovely, right? Well, not everyone is convinced. The latest addition to

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Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

The Affirmative Action Dilemma: Can Elite Universities Maintain Diversity Without Racial Preferences?

As the Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious affirmative action in college admissions takes effect, elite universities are grappling with the consequences. Harvard University, for instance, has reported a decline in Black freshman enrollment, from 18 percent to 14 percent. Experts are divided, with

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Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

Dublin's 'Empower Education' Campaign: A Last-Ditch Effort to Save Schools?

As the Dublin Unified School District prepares to slash its budget by a staggering $4.4 million, a new nonprofit, the Dublin Education Alliance, has launched a campaign to raise $500,000 to alleviate the cuts. The DEA plans to use the funds to support STEM education, extra reading and math educat

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Sep 11 2024LIFESTYLE

The Lonely Truth: How Isolation Impacts our Health and Finances

The warning signs of loneliness are finally being recognized as a serious threat to our physical and mental health. But could it also be a ticking time bomb for our finances? What if I have no one to rely on as I age? The Surgeon General's 2020 report highlighted the alarming rates of loneliness

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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

The Recall That Got Away: Uncovering the Truth About Boar's Head Deli Meat

You might be surprised to find out that your favorite grocery store carried contaminated deli meat, linked to the largest listeria outbreak in over a decade. What if we told you that some of the biggest retailers in the country, including Target, Kroger, and Safeway, sold products contaminated with

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