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Education Must Stay Strong When Things Go Wrong

April 11, 2026

The world faces long‑term wars, wild weather and shrinking budgets. When schools are shut in these times, the damage goes far beyond classrooms. Families may send children to work or pull girls out early; lost learning turns into a skills gap, then unemployment, and eventually social unrest. Beca

opinion

Money‑Saving Ideas for Menstrual Care in Maine

April 11, 2026

In many households across Maine, women and girls quietly calculate how much of their paycheck goes toward pads, tampons or a clean pair of underwear. The reality is that about one in four residents cannot buy these basic items without sacrificing rent, food or utilities. This hidden struggle is ofte

sports

Lemont Surges, Others Shine in Mid‑Week Games

April 9, 2026

Lemont’s baseball squad staged a dramatic comeback, scoring six runs in the sixth inning to overcome Montini and secure an 8‑7 victory. The turning point came when Zane Schneider singled off Grady Garofalo, driving in the decisive run with two outs. Lemont’s pitcher, Luke Marusarz, earned the win af

health

Why some teens in Gambella skip the HPV vaccine

April 9, 2026

Most girls in Gambella Town have heard of the HPV vaccine, but many still skip it. The vaccine protects against a virus that can later turn into cervical cancer. Yet in many lower-income places, not enough girls get the shots. Ethiopia is one of those places. Experts wanted to find out why. They as

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Northville Eyes Another State Title as Michigan Schools Battle for Glory

April 7, 2026

Michigan high‑school sports are in full swing this spring, and the race for the Ultimate State Champion title heats up. The competition rewards schools for how far their teams advance in state tournaments, giving 20 points to champions and scaling down to a single point for 16th place in events like

health

Finding help far from home for Michigan’s struggling youth

April 7, 2026

Eleanor Middlin’s story isn’t unique—it’s a growing trend. As Michigan’s mental health resources for young people shrink, families are sending their kids out of state for care. Some travel for hours, others for thousands of miles. The reason? Michigan’s system can’t keep up. After the pandemic, more

opinion

Colorado Faces Clash Between State Law and School Sports Rules

April 6, 2026

The state’s anti‑discrimination law is putting school sports programs in a tough spot. A federal rule, Title IX, says girls and women must have equal chances to play sports. Colorado’s law says everyone should be treated the same, no matter gender identity. Last month, a federal office said

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Women’s Sports and the New Genetic Test: A Closer Look

April 4, 2026

The International Olympic Committee has introduced a rule that will make many elite female athletes take a genetic test before they can compete. The test looks for the SRY gene, which is linked to male biology. If an athlete tests positive, she may be barred from women’s events unless medical proof

science

A quiet scientist who changed how we see Earth

April 4, 2026

In the early 1900s, most scientists thought Earth’s center was all liquid. But a Danish thinker named Inge Lehmann changed that idea in 1936 after studying how earthquake waves moved through the planet. She noticed strange patterns that didn’t match the liquid-core theory. After careful work, she re

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Youth Sports Champion: LA84’s New Play Push

April 3, 2026

The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics left a lasting gift: the LA84 Foundation. It started with $93 million in profits and now gives more than $250 million to youth sports groups in Southern California. Last Thursday, the foundation held its eighth Play Equity Summit. The goal: fix the problems tha