Student with communist beliefs chosen for Ithaca Common Council
This fall, it’s not just the autumn leaves turning red in the northern states. Following Zoran Mamdani’s recent win in New York’s mayoral race, Ithaca took another step by electing a full-on communist to its city council. Hannah Shvetz, a 20-year-old student and member of the Communist Party of America, secured her seat on the […]
University of Kansas student dies in hit-and-run, suspect taken into custody: authorities
Hit-and-Run Claims Life of University of Kansas Student A student at the University of Kansas tragically lost her life in a hit-and-run incident while she was out jogging, according to local authorities. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reported that 20-year-old Elsa McGrane was struck by a pickup truck on a Thursday evening. The driver fled […]
Teen who passed away on cruise was an honor student with plans to enlist in the military
A young passenger who tragically passed away on a Carnival cruise was remembered as a bright and cheerful student, who had aspirations of joining the military, her family shared. Anna Kepner, just 18 years old, died on Saturday while on the Carnival Horizon, which was en route back to Miami from the Caribbean, according to […]
Middle school teacher reportedly had sexual relations with an underage student who was permitted to stay overnight at her residence.
A middle school teacher and soccer coach has been charged with engaging in sexual relations with an underage student, who reportedly spent the night at her home. Prosecutors have provided details regarding the case. Jessica Bergman, 34, who teaches math at Washington Middle School in Aurora, Illinois, was arrested last month after a neighbor raised […]
Remains of a Seton Hall University student who disappeared in 2015 discovered on a New Jersey bike trail
Human Remains Identified as Missing College Student Human remains discovered along a bike path in New Jersey have been confirmed to belong to a college student who vanished in 2015. John Paul Fernandez, a 22-year-old senior at Seton Hall University, was last seen on December 13, 2015, near his home in Madison, close to Natco […]
Cherished pre-med student from the University of Kansas fatally struck by hit-and-run driver while running.
Tragic Hit-and-Run Claims Life of College Student A popular college student was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident while jogging in Kansas, and her body remained undiscovered for nearly ten hours, according to authorities. Elsa McGrane, a 20-year-old pre-med student at the University of Kansas, was running near Lawrence Regional Airport when she was struck […]
Body of College of Charleston student Owen Tillman Kenney discovered
Body Found of College of Charleston Student Who Disappeared on Halloween The body of a 19-year-old student from the College of Charleston was discovered Saturday morning after he disappeared near his home in South Carolina on Halloween. Police have now confirmed that Owen Tillman Kenney took his own life. His body was located in the […]
College student government in Colorado greenlights TPUSA chapter after change of decision
Turning Point USA Chapter Approved at Fort Lewis College In a surprising turn of events, the Colorado State Student Government convened an emergency meeting on Friday night and decided to approve the Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter, reversing an earlier decision to block it. This decision comes after many at Fort Lewis College expressed concerns […]
Administration seeks to postpone final student loan aid in Borrower Defense agreement
Trump Administration Seeks More Time on Student Loan Borrower Decisions The Trump administration has requested additional time to determine if around 200,000 student loan borrowers are eligible for forgiving their loans. Under the Sweet v. McMahon settlement related to Cardona v. Sweet, the Biden administration agreed to process loan relief applications based on borrower defenses […]
Several borrowers have been granted student loan forgiveness – here are the upcoming actions to follow
Despite the ongoing government shutdown, some borrowers of student loans are getting notifications regarding their eligibility for debt cancellation, along with important financial steps they can take. Recently, the Trump administration reversed its stance and agreed to reinstate loan forgiveness for eligible individuals participating in income-driven repayment plans, including income-contingent repayment and pay-as-you-earn plans. This […]