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Iowa’s football program brought in 15 new players in 2026, and most came from schools outside the top tier of college football. Nearly nine out of ten transfers joined from leagues below the Power 5, a clear sign the Hawkeyes are hunting for hidden talent that bigger programs often overlook. The mov

How Arkansas politics is shaping what students learn in college

Arkansas colleges are facing growing pressure from state lawmakers to drop programs and remove professors they disagree with. In one recent case, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock agreed to cut its gender studies minor after Republican lawmakers threatened to block its budget. They argued th

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Golloria George: How a TikTok Star Bridges Gaps in Beauty

Golloria George built her online fame by speaking up where others stayed silent. With over 3 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, she didn’t just share makeup routines—she called out gaps in the industry. Her viral 2024 video criticized a foundation shade so off that she said it

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Kelly Oubre Jr. : How His Roots and Beliefs Shape His Game

Kelly Oubre Jr. didn’t become an NBA player overnight. His journey started in New Orleans, where he was born in 1995, but Hurricane Katrina changed everything. At just 10 years old, he and his family had to leave their home and rebuild in Texas. That move wasn’t just about changing cities—it was abo

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Jose Alvarado's Background: The Mix of Cultures Behind the Player

Jose Alvarado grew up in Brooklyn, a place where basketball isn’t just a sport—it’s a way of life. Born in 1998, he became a guard known for his toughness and never-give-up attitude. While his nationality is American, his heritage ties him to Puerto Rico, a Caribbean island where his father’s family

U. S. Bills Aim to Stop Foreign Influence in Colleges

Three lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have introduced new proposals that would curb foreign money and campus ties in American universities. The first bill, called the Defending American Research Act, would force institutions that want federal research grants to confirm they do not run branch

New faces needed in government jobs after big staff departures

After letting go of over 300, 000 workers last year, the federal government is now trying hard to fill those positions and keep the best talent. The push includes a new program called U. S. Tech Force, which brings in engineers for two-year assignments. These workers can stay if they like it or retu

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Helping Springfield families: How a new women’s center is stepping up

Three years ago, a local charity in Springfield started small with $250, 000 in donations. This year it gave away $750, 000. That’s real growth. The money helps women with young kids pay for food, schooling, and work training. Last year’s mid-year jump to $540, 000 came after government food benefit

How race plays a hidden role in medical school admissions

A government review found that UCLA’s medical school admissions process gave Black and Hispanic applicants an edge over other groups. The Justice Department claims the school broke the law by prioritizing race in selections, pointing out that Black and Hispanic students who got in typically had lowe

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UNC’s Big Bet on Football: Is the Risk Worth the Reward?