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 […]
University of Iowa student charged with overturning TPUSA and YAF tables on campus
University of Iowa Student Arrested for Table-Tipping Incident A University of Iowa student was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly flipping over a Turning Point USA table on campus. This incident follows previous charges against him related to a similar altercation with the school’s Young America Foundation (YAF). The criminal complaint states that Justin Calhoun knocked […]
Who is eligible for student loan relief? Experts suggest new Trump policy aims to disadvantage political rivals
A fresh conflict over student loans is on the rise following changes to a widely embraced repayment plan by the Trump administration. Critics argue these modifications could enable the Education Department to deny relief based on political affiliations. The updates to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program—which allows full loan forgiveness for public and […]
19-year-old College of Charleston student who went missing on Halloween took her own life: police
Authorities have confirmed that Owen Tillman Kenny, a 19-year-old student from the College of Charleston, who went missing on Halloween, took his own life. They are currently searching for his body. Kenny, originally from New Jersey, was last seen by friends around 2 a.m. on October 31, near the intersection of King Street and Burns […]
Educator injured by 6-year-old student receives millions in civil case compensation
Virginia Teacher Awarded Damages After Being Shot by Student A Virginia teacher, Abigail Zwirner, who was shot by a six-year-old student in January 2023, has successfully won a lawsuit against her former school officials. The suit claims that the former assistant principal did not act on several warning signs prior to the shooting. Zwirner was […]
Student at the University of Iowa taken into custody for reportedly flipping a TPUSA table
An upset University of Iowa student was taken into custody after he was filmed flipping a Turning Point USA table on campus. The video shows a 19-year-old identified as Justin Calhoun lunging across the table, pulling it towards him, and toppling it, scattering Turning Point materials onto the ground. Afterward, he smiled at the camera […]
Lawsuit over Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old student goes to jury
Closing Arguments in Teacher’s Civil Lawsuit Closing arguments wrapped up on Wednesday in a civil case involving a Virginia teacher and a school administrator, who was shot by a 6-year-old student. A jury is now set to deliberate on this high-profile multimillion-dollar lawsuit. Abigail Zwirner, formerly a teacher at Rich Neck Elementary School, is seeking […]
Monroe County College VP disregards student decision regarding TPUSA chapter
Dr. Scott Behrens, who serves as the vice president for enrollment management and student success at Monroe County Community College, recently intervened to allow the formation of a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter despite the student government’s attempt to block it. The Student Government Association (SGA) had voted 8-3 against establishing the chapter. However, Behrens […]