Commentary I was appalled, but not surprised, when on Saturday, Sept. 24, the Dean of Students at Wellesley College, where I am a student, buried at the end of an email to the student body that all students at Wellesley would be required to receive a shot of the new bivalent COVID-19 booster. Then on Oct….
How to Prep Before Shopping for a College
By Steve Rosen From Tribune Content Agency The biggest traffic jam in my community occurs like clockwork every fall in late October. That’s when hundreds of high school students and parents descend upon a local high school for a college clinic night. It’s an opportunity to meet face to face with college admissions recruiters from…
Man Convicted of Killing Missing California College Student Kristin Smart
LOS ANGELES—The last man seen with Kristin Smart was convicted Tuesday of killing the college freshman, who vanished from a California campus more than 25 years ago, but his father was acquitted of helping him conceal the crime. Jurors unanimously found Paul Flores guilty of first-degree murder. A jury in a separate trial found his…
‘Discipline Is a Dirty Word in Most Schools,’ Says Britain’s Famous Educator
A renowned British educator has urged Australian teachers to take back control of the classrooms amid concerns over Australian students’ worsening discipline and behaviour. Katharine Birbalsingh CBE, British teacher and education reformer and head teacher of Michaela Community School, called for a clear focus on discipline, improved classroom management skills for Australian teachers, and a…
Second Chorus (1940)
When perennial college students Danny O’Neill and Hank Taylor are forced to make it on their own, the competitive pair get jobs with Artie Shaw’s band and reunite with ex-manager Ellen Miller. Credit: Public Domain Movies – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: epochoriginal.com Feature Films: www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films * Click the “Save” button below…
Most Americans Support Biden’s Student Loan Handout Until They Realize It Raises Taxes: Poll
A majority of Americans would oppose President Joe Biden’s plan to “forgive” billions of dollars of federal student loan debt if it led to higher taxes, according to a recent poll. The survey (pdf), conducted by British data company YouGov on behalf of the libertarian Cato Institute, found that 64 percent of American adults said…
7 Rules for Getting Along With Those You Live With
Some friends of mine recently sent their oldest son to college. In the bustle of moving into the dorm, meeting new friends, and conversing with old ones, the father took a moment to impart some wisdom to his son. He exhorted him to remember that he was now swimming in multiple spheres of influence and…
Packin’ a Laptop? 5 Tips to Minimize Your Risk of Self-Sabotage in the Classroom
If you’re among the growing ranks of people who harbor doubts about the perks of new technologies in the classroom—such as personal laptops—congrats! Depending on the extent to which you dial back your tech use, you’re likely to be rewarded with increased focus, a stronger memory, deeper learning, and higher achievement. Forget what Big Tech…
Fight Like Ana
This film is only available in the United States because of territorial licensing. On an early fall morning, Ana Wakefield drives to practice, excited about her upcoming junior year of college basketball. But in a moment, her entire life changed when she becomes the victim of a devastating hit and run. The nearly fatal crash…
Girl O’ My Dreams (1934)
A conceited college track star, used to being “big man on campus,” gets a jolt when he loses an election to see who is the most popular man in the school. Credit: Public Domain Movies – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: epochoriginal.com Feature Films: www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films * Click the “Save” button below the…
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