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Yale Programs Among Nation's Best In New Grad School Rankings Yale Programs Among Nation's Best In New Grad School Rankings
Yale Programs Among Nation's Best In New Grad School Rankings Graduate programs across the Northeast are being recognized among the best in the nation, according to a new report. U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings on Tuesday, April 7. The list evaluates programs in several fields, including business, law, medicine, engineering, education, and nursing. The media outlet said it compared grad programs based on factors like research performance and career outcomes. "We know a graduate degree is a major commitment," said LaMont Jones, managing editor of education at U.S. News. "That is why we are dedica…

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by Chris Spiker
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Math, Reading Scores Hit Historic Lows For HS Seniors: 'These Results Are Sobering' Math, Reading Scores Hit Historic Lows For HS Seniors: 'These Results Are Sobering'
Math, Reading Scores Hit Historic Lows For HS Seniors: 'These Results Are Sobering' Math and reading scores among high school seniors are at their lowest level in more than 20 years, according to new federal data. The National Assessment of Educational Progress released its first post-pandemic results, as part of what's known as "The Nation's Report Card," on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The NAEP compiled scores for eighth-grade science, along with 12th-grade math and reading. The findings show declines across most groups and reveal the largest share of seniors ever scoring below the “basic” benchmark in math and reading. "These results are sobering," said Matthew Sol…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Former New England Patriot Who Raised Two NFL QBs Dies: 'A 6'7" Hole In Our Hearts' Former New England Patriot Who Raised Two NFL QBs Dies: 'A 6'7" Hole In Our Hearts'
Former New England Patriot Who Raised Two NFL QBs Dies: 'A 6'7" Hole In Our Hearts' A former New England Patriots and New York Giants tight end who was the father of two NFL quarterbacks has died. Don Hasselbeck died when he suffered cardiac arrest at his home on Monday, April 14. His son, three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, announced his father's death on social media. The Cincinnati native who won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Raiders was 70 years old. "There is a 6'7" hole in our hearts," Matt Hasselbeck posted. "He will be so missed by so many. We are beyond grateful that he was our dad and look forward to Heaven and being all together again…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
March Madness 2025: Everything You Need To Know Before Brackets Start Busting March Madness 2025: Everything You Need To Know Before Brackets Start Busting
March Madness 2025: Everything You Need To Know Before Brackets Start Busting Let the madness begin! The day college basketball fans, office bracket pool gurus, and cute mascot aficionados have been waiting for is finally here. March Madness begins in earnest on Thursday, Mar. 20, with the start of the first round of the 2025 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. The women's first round begins the following day. The men's tourney officially tipped off on Tuesday, Mar. 18, with the annual First Four play-in games in Dayton, Ohio. Four teams have already won a game, including one of the most storied programs in North Carolina, and Alabama State on an incredible…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
A Q&A With Dr. Dan Siegel: Raising Healthy Teens With Mindful Parenting A Q&A With Dr. Dan Siegel: Raising Healthy Teens With Mindful Parenting
A Q&A With Dr. Dan Siegel: Raising Healthy Teens With Mindful Parenting Daniel J. Siegel, MD has a unique ability to make complicated scientific concepts accessible and easy to apply in everyday life. He has shared his insights on the brain, mindful parenting, and child development with groups ranging from mental health professionals, parents, and neuroscientists to policymakers, judges, Pope John Paul II, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Dr. Siegel received his medical degree from Harvard University and completed his postgraduate medical education at UCLA with training in pediatrics and child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. Executive director of the Mindsig…

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Sports
Here's Where UConn Ranks Among Most Valuable College Basketball Programs Here's Where UConn Ranks Among Most Valuable College Basketball Programs
Here's Where UConn Ranks Among Most Valuable College Basketball Programs Ever wonder how much your favorite men's college basketball program is worth? Newly released rankings provide the answer. Highlights from the annual report, compiled by Ryan Brewer, an associate professor of finance at Indiana University-Purdue Columbus, were published by The Wall Street Journal. The study determined what college teams would be worth if they were sold on the open market like a professional franchise, with the estimates based on “each program’s revenues and expenses with cash-flow adjustments, risk assessments and growth projections.” Kentucky, with a valuation of $33…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Fairfield Native Elliot Herman Helps Final Four-Bound UConn Women Make NCAA History Fairfield Native Elliot Herman Helps Final Four-Bound UConn Women Make NCAA History
Fairfield Native Elliot Herman Helps Final Four-Bound UConn Women Make NCAA History The UConn women's basketball team will make history with an NCAA record 12th consecutive Final Four appearance when it faces Notre Dame on Friday night, April 5. That’s two more than John Wooden’s UCLA men's teams managed.  So many people share in this moment and hope for an unprecedented 12th title in a span of only 25 years. Among them is Fairfield native Elliot Herman. The Fairfield Ludlowe grad (Class of ’15), who is now a senior at UConn majoring in Communications with a Marketing minor, has served as one of several student managers for the team over the past two years. Herman h…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Obituaries
Westport Native, Fairfield Prep Alum Jay Sirois Dies Suddenly At 37 Westport Native, Fairfield Prep Alum Jay Sirois Dies Suddenly At 37
Westport Native, Fairfield Prep Alum Jay Sirois Dies Suddenly At 37 Jay Michael Sirois of Westport died suddenly April 17. He was 37 years old.  He was born in Hartford to Veronica Lorraine Falana and the late James Thomas Sirois.  He graduated with honors from Fairfield Preparatory High School in 1999, and proudly graduated from Georgetown University in 2003 with a BA in Literature.  During his time at Georgetown, he cultivated innumerable lifelong friendships and an undying love for the Hoyas, rivaled only by his love for the Chicago Cubs. After college, he fulfilled his dream of living in Chicago from 2010 – 2015.  Jay had a dedication to sports and th…

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by Cecilia Levine