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A student from Greater Latrobe, Autumn Blozowich, took the SAT three times but chose not to send any scores when she applied to Pitt, Kent State and Penn State. She felt the essays better showed who she was than the numbers on a test, and the plan worked—she got in to all three schools. In Wester

opinion

Alaska’s Language Center Is Closing – What That Means for Native Voices

The Alaska Native Language Center, which has served the state for more than half a century, will shut its doors this summer. The decision follows a shift in the University of Alaska’s budget priorities and signals a change in how state resources are allocated to Indigenous language work. For many p

A New Eating Habit Gives a Golf Champion Fresh Energy

Sepp Straka, who has won four PGA Tour events, recently shared how a simple change in his diet is helping him stay sharp on the golf course. During a press meeting at The Players Championship, he said he now eats more while playing and that this keeps his energy levels up. The round can feel like

A Rough Day at Sawgrass: Thomas and Scheffler’s Different Paths

Justin Thomas found the first two days of The Players Championship a real test, with wind and water making every shot feel like a do-or-die moment. After his solid 68, he sat in fourth place and reflected on how the course turns a simple mistake into a major setback. He said the layout feels like a

Brackets in Motion: How the 2026 NCAA Picks Are Shifting

The path to March Madness is tightening as the last conference tournaments finish. Teams that were once on the bubble are now in the spotlight, and the top seeds may change depending on a few key games. The NCAA uses an advanced system called NET Rankings to decide who gets in and where they sit on

crime

A Kidneys Dilemma: A Mother’s Tough Choice

Victoria Gotti is facing a hard decision about her health and her son’s future. She has chronic kidney disease and needs a transplant. The only available donor would be her oldest son, Carmine. The mother worries about how her father, a former mob boss, was treated in prison. He died of throat

Ravens’ Medical Check Turns Trade on Its Head

The Baltimore Ravens pulled back a deal that had moved defensive lineman Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders, citing concerns raised during a medical evaluation. The trade had been announced earlier in the week, with Baltimore offering first‑round draft picks for 2026 and 2027. But a second look

education

Youth Clubs Fight Violence with New Program

A group of community clubs in Santa Monica and nearby cities started a new project to curb youth violence. They used money from a state grant that was meant for areas in Los Angeles County where fights and shootings are common. The places chosen also struggle with poverty, low school performance, an

technology

New Code, New Challenges: How AI Changed a CS Grad’s Job Hunt