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Parents are worried that their 16‑year‑old son is stuck with low math grades, even though he shines in other subjects. They hope a good college will come from better scores, but the pressure is turning into family stress. A common mistake is to see math as a hurdle that must be cleared for succe

Penn State Players Bring Cheer to Children’s Hospital

The football squad from Penn State traveled once again from State College to the Golisano Children’s Hospital in Derry Township. This visit is part of a yearly tradition that started when the former coach was in charge. Now, with Matt Campbell at the helm for his first season, the team wanted

Why Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith is the new face of college football gaming

College football fans just got a surprise when Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith landed the highest possible rating in the newest football video game. No player had ever debuted with a perfect 99 before, making this rating anything but usual. Even more unusual? Smith didn’t need a national championship or

business

Graton Resort's big expansion and new hiring push in Sonoma County

Sonoma County's economy is getting a boost from a major local business opening more doors. Graton Resort and Casino is expanding with a new $1 billion wing that includes dining spots like AYA restaurant, sports bar Playbook, and doughnut shop SoCo Dough Co. Around 300 new jobs are up for grabs just

health

Nurses Needed: University Tour Tackles Georgia Shortage

Augusta University’s leader, Russell Keen, is on a road trip through northern Georgia. His goal is to talk with former students, supporters and future applicants about the school’s plans. The trip starts in Athens and will stop in cities like Dalton and the Classic City. Keen says Georgia f

NFL Says No to Quick‑Start Draft for Gambling‑Banned QB

The NFL has decided not to hold a supplemental draft this year, which means Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby cannot jump straight into the league after being barred from college play for gambling. This move mirrors what a Texas judge should have done months ago: it sends a clear warning that

education

How Family Support Shapes College Success Over Time

College brings big changes. Students face new challenges while figuring out who they are. Research shows family plays a huge role in how well they handle stress. A study tracked over 3, 000 Chinese college students for a year and a half. It looked at how parental support affects their ability to bou

health

Why Many College Students Skip Exercise—and How Social Media Could Help

A lot of college students in China don’t move enough, and that’s a problem. Sitting too much can lead to health issues like weight gain, but students still aren’t making time for physical activity outside of class. Social media could be part of the solution—but not all support online has the same ef

education

Learning Money Matters: A Fresh Start for Vacaville Teens

June 23, 2026

The new personal‑finance rule in California is coming soon, and Vacaville High School’s first‑year student Nathan Neff has already taken a step ahead. At the Generation Wealth Workshop run by Travis Credit Union, students get a mock job, paycheck and credit score. They must decide how to spend