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honor societys

Birthdays to celebrate: Streisand, Clarkson, and others turn a year older

April 25, 2026

April 24, 2026 marks another round of birthdays for well-known names across music, film, and sports. Among them are music legend Barbra Streisand at 84 and pop singer Kelly Clarkson at 44. Both have left their mark in very different ways—Streisand through decades of vocal performances and Clarkson w

politics

How Michigan’s Choices Shape the Nation’s Future

April 25, 2026

Michigan isn’t just a state picking new leaders—it’s testing what voters want in a time of big change. In less than six months, people there will choose a governor, a U. S. senator, and other key roles. That makes every speech, debate, and campaign visit matter. One standout moment: a former Detroit

education

Guest editors in science journals: a growing concern for research quality

April 25, 2026

Journals often rely on guest editors to organize special issues, but this practice has raised serious questions about research reliability. A recent case saw a journal pull nearly all papers from a cancer immunotherapy issue after finding major flaws in peer review. While these issues gained attenti

sports

From Soccer in Nigeria to NFL Draft Pick: Max Iheanachor's Unusual Football Journey

April 25, 2026

Max Iheanachor never expected to become an NFL player when he moved from Nigeria to the U. S. as a teenager. At 13, he only knew soccer—the global game he grew up with. His parents had relocated for better opportunities, and like many immigrant families, they dreamed of their kids pursuing stable ca

sports

Big changes for Arkansas Razorbacks as tennis programs end after 70 years

April 25, 2026

The Arkansas Razorbacks are making a major shift by dropping both men's and women's tennis programs after spring competitions. This move reduces the total sports offered by the university to 17. The decision follows a "difficult" review process that considered financial sustainability and evolving c

sports

High School Sports Roundup: Local Stars Shine in College Plans and Team Tributes

April 25, 2026

Two East Islip football players recently earned countywide honors at an awards event where only 11 athletes receive top recognition. Dylan Bayer became one of the Golden Eleven Scholar Athletes for 2025, a title that combines sports skill with academic success. His teammate Jake Simmons was named Pl

religion

Music and Faith Collide in Baton Rouge This Weekend

April 25, 2026

This Sunday at 3 p. m. , a free concert at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church will bring together musicians from different faiths to celebrate unity. The annual Sounds of CommUNITY event, now in its third decade, started in 1991 as a way to bridge gaps between religious groups through music. Instead o

sports

Keldon Johnson Wins Spurs’ First NBA Sixth Man Award

April 23, 2026

The San Antonio Spurs have a new star on the bench. Keldon Johnson played every game of the season, never starting, and scored over 1, 000 points from that role. That makes him the first Spurs player to reach that milestone as a reserve. The league’s voters honored Johnson with the Sixth Man of the

education

Behind-the-scenes heroes shine at Illinois education awards

April 23, 2026

Two staff members from Morris Community High School walked away with top honors at a major Illinois education event. Andrea Gustafson, an English and drama teacher with 22 years under her belt, and Tyla Ledvina, a principal’s assistant with 19 years of service, each received the Award of Special Rec

celebrities

Sumi Jo Teams Up With SM Classics for Global Reach

April 22, 2026

SM Entertainment’s classical branch, SM Classics, has just added a superstar to its lineup. The world‑famous soprano Sumi Jo will now record exclusively with the label, marking a significant step in its push to become a leading name in classical music worldwide. Jo first made history in 1993 when s