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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 2026ENVIRONMENT

Southern California’s Clean Transport Jobs at Risk Without State Action

Southern California isn’t just following the electric vehicle trend—it’s driving it. The region has turned itself into a hub for clean transportation, with companies making batteries, electric trucks, and even solar-powered cars. The Port of San Diego is spending millions to switch from diesel to el

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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 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cyber Talk: A New Look at Security and Learning

Southeastern Louisiana University is hosting a free talk on March 19 at 4 p. m. The event is part of the spring Industry Connect Distinguished Lecture series. The speaker is Matthew McNulty, the university’s Chief Information Security Officer. He also teaches part‑time in the Computer Science Dep

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Mar 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

Starfish‑Powered Roads: A Cleaner Winter Idea

South Korean company STAR’s Tech has invented a product called Starcrush that uses crushed starfish skeletons to help keep roads safer and less damaging. The tiny holes in the skeleton let it control how salt releases into water, cutting concrete damage by up to 90 percent and improving snow melt by

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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 13 2026HEALTH

Measles Watch in South Carolina: A Tight‑Knit Response

South Carolina’s health officials keep a close eye on measles even as the number of new cases falls. They are double‑checking every suspected case, especially with spring break on the horizon and the risk of a new spike. The current outbreak is the biggest in the state since 2000, and it rivals the

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Feb 27 2026EDUCATION

School Plan Sparks Debate: One Elementary School to Close

Southington’s school board has set a new course for the town’s education system, choosing to close one elementary school as part of a larger construction project. The decision came after a detailed presentation at the board’s February meeting, where experts outlined options for building updates and

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Feb 26 2026BUSINESS

Truworths Sees Small Profit Gain Thanks to UK Sales

South African clothing store Truworths International posted a modest increase in its earnings for the first half of the year. The company’s main profit figure, called headline earnings per share, went up by 1. 3 percent to 495. 4 cents. Last year the same period saw a drop of 4. 6 percent, so

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