Republican candidate proposes a student debt relief plan that does not follow Biden’s forgiveness approach
Republican Candidate Proposes New Solutions to Student Loan Debt Michael Carbonara, a Republican contender from Florida, aims to challenge long-serving Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. He is bringing forth proposals to tackle the significant student loan debt crisis in the U.S., and he’s determined to do so without shifting the financial burden onto taxpayers. In […]
Middle school teacher in New Jersey accused of sexually assaulting former student
A former middle school teacher from New Jersey was apprehended on Thursday, facing allegations of having a sexual relationship with one of her students. Ashley Fisler, 36, from Washington Township in Gloucester County, faces multiple charges—six counts of first-degree sexual assault against a minor, one count of second-degree sexual assault that endangers a child’s welfare, […]
LAUSD is under investigation for civil rights issues related to a race-focused student program.
An education watchdog agency is urging the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights to look into the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). This request comes after allegations that LAUSD allocated millions of dollars to services that are exclusively available for Black students. The advocacy group claims that LAUSD initiated the Black Student Achievement […]
Stefanik questions Michigan president about security review for Chinese student spying
Stefanik Questions University Official on Chinese Student Spying Representative Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) intensified her questioning of university officials on Thursday, this time addressing Michigan’s interim president, Domenico Grasso, regarding allegations of Chinese student spies on the campus. Stefanik probed why the university had not been conducting thorough reviews of its research programs for possible national […]
Harvard student shares that Jewish students feel ‘out of place’ during DOJ lawsuit.
Harvard Students Report Feeling Unwelcome Amid Lawsuit Over Anti-Semitism Recent statements from Harvard students indicate that Jewish individuals on campus feel “unwelcome” in specific classrooms. This comes as the Trump administration files a substantial lawsuit regarding the university’s handling of anti-Semitism. Last week, the Justice Department initiated a 44-page lawsuit against the renowned institution. Harvard […]
Parents of the victim believe the killing of a Loyola student could have been avoided and criticize Gov Pritzker.
Debate surrounding Illinois’ sanctuary state status has flared up once more. This time, it comes in the wake of the shooting death of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman, a college student whose parents, grieving and seeking accountability, argue that this tragedy could have been prevented. Authorities report that Gorman was fatally shot by an undocumented immigrant, an […]
Loyola’s student newspaper apologizes for the Sheridan Gorman article
Backlash Over Student Newspaper’s Coverage of Murder Case The student newspaper at Loyola University Chicago is facing criticism for its handling of the murder of freshman Sheridan Gorman, especially after its editors labeled the suspected killer as an “illegal immigrant.” Initially, the Loyola Phoenix reported accurately on Monday about the status of the murder suspect, […]
Chicago alderwoman expresses regret for ‘wrong place’ remark about murdered student
A Chicago lawmaker issued an apology on Tuesday after facing criticism for her comments regarding the murder of an 18-year-old college student. Sheridan Gorman, who was from Westchester County, New York, was tragically shot late on a Thursday night while walking along the lakefront with a friend. Councilwoman Maria Hadden drew public ire when she […]
Pritzker commended the Chicago lakefront where a Loyola student lost their life.
Governor Highlights Chicago’s Waterfront Amid Recent Violence Illinois Democratic Governor JB Pritzker recently shared a video showcasing the peacefulness of Chicago’s Lake Michigan shoreline on his social media. This location, however, has become a focal point for tragedy, as it is where a college student was shot and killed just last week. “There are quite […]
Chicago mayor questioned on immigration policies after unauthorized immigrant reportedly kills student
Chicago Mayor Comments on Immigration Policies Following Tragic Shooting During a press conference on Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was questioned about the city’s immigration policies in light of the tragic death of Sheridan Gorman, a Loyola University student who was reportedly killed by an illegal immigrant. Jose Medina, a 25-year-old from Venezuela, was apprehended […]