Education

Education

  These days it is more important than ever to instill values, ideas and opportunities within our youth. Many jobs and trades are dying out, not only because of technological advancements but also to the simple lack of interest. This unfortunately doesn’t eliminate the need to fulfill certain jobs and/or careers, I mean there are […]

Education

  Columbus City Schools are kicking off another busy school year next week and this time around officials are planning to make things easier to register students online. They have initiated a new enrollment system to help save families time getting kids ready for school. Residents can now go to the school system’s website and […]

The 614

  Columbus City Schools teachers plan to march outside of city hall this afternoon! The march will occur as contract negotiations continue with the school board. The march will begin before the city council’s scheduled meeting. Last month, the nearly 4,000 Columbus Education Association teachers authorized a 10-day notice, in the event they go on […]

Heart Health

A study has been published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggesting that there is a link between cancer and a condition deemed “broken heart syndrome.” “Broken heart syndrome,” also called stress cardiomyopathy, is a temporary condition that can be brought on by stress. During broken heart syndrome, one part of the heart […]

Ohio

Today, The Ohio State University approved the 3.3 percent increase in tuition and fees for incoming in-state freshmen. This increase has come right before costs are frozen for four years as part of the Ohio State Tuition Guarantee. Incoming freshman will be the third class to join the university under the guarantee. The 3.3% increase […]

Entertainment

If college students should reap lucrative benefits from their athletic performance has been a constant conversation. Opinions on the issue go both ways. A California bill has recently passed, asserting that athletes attending state schools could earn compensation for the use of their own name, image or likeness. The bill passed in the Senate by […]

Local

The Harlem Globetrotters have partnered with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to help bring positive mental health to our children. The Globetrotters recently revealed the creation of The Harlem Globetrotters Fund at Nationwide Children’s Hospital! They will support Nationwide Children’s Hospital with various initiatives to raise awareness and break the stigma of pediatric mental health. During their […]

News

Bernie Sanders has revealed his highly anticipated plan to eliminate $1.6 trillion of student debt for exactly 45 million people. Today, Sanders announced his intention to free every American of their student loan debt by canceling $1.6 trillion of student loans for undergraduates and graduates. Sanders’ plan would have no eligibility limits and would be […]

Education

Millennials are notoriously known for a booming cellular phone era! These days any where you go, you’re just about sure to find people face down, zoned into their cell phone. Australian researchers dove into a study of the shape of young adults’ skulls. The results weren’t exactly what they expected. Researchers found that many young […]

Ohio

Ohio State Representative David Leland has presented a bill to help attract more people as public defenders and it has now passed the Ohio house. In a news release, Leland’s office announced the passing of House Bill 5. HB 5 creates the Ohio Public Defender State Loan Repayment Program. “This bill will not only help […]

Local

  The African-American Male Wellness Walk will host “Barbershop Talk” tonight! The event will aim at delivering straight and blunt answers to men’s questions about their health. In the black community, this and many topics have become somewhat taboo to discuss. Here, we have a healthy and open environment for men to share thoughts, ideas, […]

Philly native and mega talent, Will Smith, and New York rapper, Nas, have teamed up and are among initial investors in a brand new app that will aim to teach teenagers financial literacy. The start-up company known as, Step, is developing an app that will give teens access to bank accounts with no minimum balance, […]