Virginia
Slashing its budget, West Virginia University asks, what is essential?
Schools The state’s flagship school will no longer teach world languages or creative writing — a sign, its president says, of the future at many public universities. The budget cuts have ignited debate about some of the biggest issues facing higher education. Kristian Thacker for The New York Times By Anemona Hartocollis, New York Times […]
BC defense shined against Virginia but will face a challenge in Army
College Sports BC was all over Virginia quarterback Tony Muskett last Saturday, sacking him six times. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo By Trevor Hass, The Boston Globe October 5, 2023 | 1:14 PM After watching their defense allow 56 points in a loss to Louisville Sept. 23, Boston College head football coach Jeff Hafley and defensive line […]
A majority of school book challenges came from just 11 people. This Virginia mom says she’ll never stop.
National News Petersen in her home, holding up the book “Boy Toy,” a teen romance that deals with abuse. Photo for The Washington Post by Julia Nikhinson By Hannah Natanson, Washington Post October 2, 2023 | 1:03 PM Jennifer Petersen keeps 73 school books she detests in her basement. She ordered most from Amazon. In […]
Undeterred by early deficit and halftime Hail Mary, Boston College rallies past Virginia
College Sports Thomas Castellanos threw for 183 yards and two touchdowns for the Eagles. Pat Garwo got Boston College on the board in the final minute of the second quarter with a 2-yard touchdown run. By Trevor Hass September 30, 2023 Merrimack grinds out 17-7 win over Sacred Heart as defense rules the day When […]