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More Students Than Ever Stressed Over College Admissions, New Survey Says: Here's Why More Students Than Ever Stressed Over College Admissions, New Survey Says: Here's Why
More Students Than Ever Stressed Over College Admissions, New Survey Says: Here's Why For high school seniors, spring is a nerve-wracking time as college decisions roll in — but the class of 2025 is more stressed than ever, according to a new survey. The Princeton Review said 73 percent of students and parents reported "high" or "very high" stress over the admissions process. That's the highest level in the 23-year history of the College Hopes & Worries Survey, which had its 2025 edition released on Tuesday, Mar. 4. The 2025 survey polled 9,317 students and parents about a wide variety of college-related issues. Financial Pressures, Testing, AI Concerns Financial s…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Trump Taps Former University Of Maryland Professor For Economic Policy Advisor Trump Taps Former University Of Maryland Professor For Economic Policy Advisor
Trump Taps Former University Of Maryland Professor For Economic Policy Advisor Incoming President Donald Trump announced key senior staff appointments to the White House National Economic Council, including a face familiar to some in Maryland. Andrew Lyon, a former University of Maryland economics professor with decades of experience in government and private sector roles, has been tapped by Trump to serve as Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy. Lyon, who previously served under two Republican administrations, will focus primarily on tax policy in his new role, the Trump team announced this week. The seasoned economist has an impressive resume…

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by Zak Failla
News
GOLD! Arlington's Torri Huske Wins 100-Meter Fly At Paris Olympics GOLD! Arlington's Torri Huske Wins 100-Meter Fly At Paris Olympics
Gold! Arlington's Torri Huske Wins 100-Meter Fly At Paris Olympics Torri Huske has done it. The Team USA swimmer from Arlington took the gold in the 100 meter butterfly in 55.59 at the Paris Olympics Sunday, July 28. TORRI HUSKE FOR THE GOLD IN PARIS IN THE 100M FLY! 😤#ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/ckLow7dvLp — On Her Turf (@OnHerTurf) July 28, 2024 Huske beat her teammate, Gretchen Walsh, by 0.04 seconds. Walsh took silver. In Tokyo, Huske missed out on a medal by 0.01 seconds.  Huske has been swimming with the Arlington Aquatic Club since she was about 6 years old and later went on to swim for Yorktown High School. She currentl…

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by Cecilia Levine