After potential funding cuts from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, a handful of summer research programs through UNC have been canceled. Every summer, there are different opportunities that the University hosts allowing current students and those from other institutions to engage in a series of mentored research. This is vitally important for individuals from minority groups, low-income or rural backgrounds, and first-generation college students. The funding cap on indirect research costs, like the research facilities at UNC, have been reduced to 15 percent from a previous 55 percent, showing extreme funding cuts. This proposal came shortly after Trump’s targeting initiatives promoting diversity, equity and inclusion as outlined in federally funded grants. Some summer programs are still awaiting a decision of whether or not they will be cut or not, such as the Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity in Chemistry. This program is pending grant information which will determine if the program will be held this summer.
The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill women’s basketball team is well on their way to an ACC Championship trophy. The women’s team was awarded the number 5 seed and a first round bye for the ACC championship tournament this past Saturday night. A defeat against Virginia left them in the woods and took them out of the double bye contention which reduced their prep time for the next game. The Tar Heels women’s team will need to win the next four games which will take place over the span of four days to be able to become ACC champions. If they are named champions at the end of the tournament, it will be the first time since 2008 that they will have done so. Some of their potential opponents include Boston College who has a 15-16 overall record and went 0-2 at neutral sites. UNC did beat Boston College in the past though, winning 80-67 in January. This could give UNC an advantage, especially since the Boston Eagles have been struggling with defense and turnovers. The team is hoping to bring home a championship this year, and has been 17 years in the making.
Michael Crow speaks on CRU at ASU, science funding, inclusivity, men’s basketball
Arizona State University President Michael Crow, met with The State Press on March 4th, marking the first meeting since President Trump took office. Crow coved many bases in the meeting amid concerns for changes due to the new U.S Presidential Administration. He started by doubling down on his commitment to the ASU science community. However, he stated that it is too early to tell what repercussions the new administration will have “Our overall approach right now is to make our case for why our projects are important and to do the best that we can to weather this moment of uncertainty,” Crow said. The most notable quote from Crow came when asked about the College Republicans United group at ASU asking students to report illegal immigrants. Crow commented on the matter, “Our students that are here are legally here with a wide range of immigration variables,” Crow said. “Our judgment was that communication that they were projecting was borderline, but right at that edge”.
Alcohol prices are soon to rise with recent tariffs and may impact Sun Devil nightlife
Students at ASU have become concerned with the recent tariff imposed by President Trump. Moreover, their concern is how it will affect their nightlife, with specific tariffs on alcohol. The 25% tariffs on all goods from Mexico and Canada and 10% tariffs on goods from China are the reasons for price increases. Trump backed his decision for imposing these tariffs with the countries safety in mind; “the major threat of illegal aliens and deadly drugs killing our Citizens, including fentanyl.” These tariffs wont affect the price of drinks made in America such as beer directly. However, as the demand for beer increases due to it being a much cheaper option, the prices will rise. Cara McDaniel, a professor at The Department of Economics states; “Now, it might take a long time for us to really see the effects of those prices because they’re not immediate, like cans (and) canned beverages — those prices probably will respond quite quickly”. With new tariffs being imposed under Trumps Administration, prices of imported goods are slated to rise. Unfortunatley for college students, alcohol is no exception.
This article goes into detail mainly focusing on how politics affect our everyday lives. Primarily centered around Kenedrick Lamar’s super bowl halftime show towards the beginning of the article, Jerine says, “I know I am not alone in trying to convince my Boomer parents that Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show was not boring” this was interesting to me because although it didn’t directly apply to my household (my parents loved his performance) I know some who felt the halftime show was subpar. The position of politics works to highlight how one’s stance when it comes to who’s in office, can affect their opinion on something like Lamar’s halftime show.
https://vtcynic.com/opinion/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-is-overrated/
This piece is about mental health in broad terms, and how treatments today may be helpful or outdated. The main highlight of the article is “cognitive behavioral therapy, which came to be over 60 years ago to help treat mental ailments. With this treatment, things like borderline personality disorder were assumed to be untreatable, but the article shows that cognitive behavioral therapy was incompatible with the treatment of BPD (borderline personality disorder) The article then goes into detail about a different type of therapy, DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) which proved to help up to 77% of those diagnosed with BPD, so much so that after a year of DBT, they no longer met the criteria for a BPD diagnosis.
Trump threatens to cut funding for universities with ‘illegal’ protests
Universities that permit “illegal protests” on their campuses risk losing federal money, according to a recent threat from former President Donald Trump. His warning has caused confusion and anxiety, particularly among staff and students. Trump warned that any protests deemed “illegal” could have catastrophic consequences in his statement on March 4. He specifically stated that American students participating in such rallies may be dismissed or possibly jailed, while non-citizen students could be deported or imprisoned.
This statement follows Trump’s earlier order for government agencies to find and deport non-citizens participating in pro-Palestinian protests. His statement’s background is related to the growing number of protests, especially those in support of Palestinians amid the ongoing Middle East conflicts, that have occurred across American institutions. Trump’s recent comments appear to target this type of activism, since his administration had previously voiced concerns about certain groups utilizing protests to challenge American policy or demonstrate loyalty to foreign causes.
Confusion has arisen, though, because Trump has not made it clear what he views as a “illegal protest.” Legal professionals, students, and university officials are all concerned about how this confusing term may impact their ability to plan protests on campus. According to experts like University of Pennsylvania professor Sigal Ben-Porath, students may not be aware of the legal limits on their freedom to protest, which could lead to self-censorship or fear of consequences.
Trump’s comments also follow concerns about the mistreatment of Jewish students, especially in relation to rallies, which led federal authorities to investigate Columbia University’s funding. The review has been viewed as a part of a larger study of how colleges respond to politically charged protests, particularly those involving global crises.
Many university employees and students worry that these threats would restrict freedom of speech and have unknown consequences for student activism. They claim that any attempts to limit or penalize protests could violate students’ freedoms to voice their thoughts and support issues they care about, and that the right to demonstrate is a vital element of American democracy.
It’s still unclear how Trump’s remarks will impact college protest policies as the discussion goes on. Universities are left wondering how to strike a compromise between protecting their students right to free speech and federal funding concerns because there is no clear definition of what defines “illegal” protests. This situation might establish a norm for future government regulation of political activity on college campuses.
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Elijah Ramirez | Preprofessional or Corruption in the Making
Many students at the University of Pennsylvania treat their education and careers with a strong pre-professionalism focus. Students are frequently pressured by academic culture to put wealth, status, and success ahead of their own interests or values. Statistics support this focus: 75.9% of the Class of 2023 found full-time employment immediately following graduation, with average salaries of $100,000. These figures show the financial advantages of earning a Penn degree, but they also emphasize the pressure students experience to pursue a professional path that prioritizes financial gain over personal fulfillment.
Graduates from Penn’s top schools—Wharton, Engineering, and the College of Arts and Sciences—usually earn the highest wages. Many graduates of these institutions go on to work in high-paying fields like banking, consulting, or finance. For example, these fields are pursued by 38.4% of engineering grads and 58.4% of Wharton students. Surprisingly, students with liberal arts degrees also select these occupations, indicating that many put money above their own passions, creating a “sell-out” mentality.
This obsession with money is a symptom of a bigger problem at Penn, where students frequently give up their hobbies in favor of higher-paying employment. High-profile individuals like Elon Musk and Donald Trump, who represent the financial security that results from concentrating on wealth, are graduates of the university. Despite their apparent success, their journeys bring up significant issues regarding the price of putting money before moral principles .
Though their careers also show the moral consequences of this kind of focus, Trump, Musk, and others stand for the idea that success is determined by financial accomplishments. The dilemma for Penn students is whether to give up ethics and enthusiasm in favor of financial success. Wealth and status are significant, but students must also think about the greater significance of selecting a career that fits in with their values, ethics, and personal beliefs. The secret to success and fulfillment is finding a balance between financial goals and a feeling of purpose.
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https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025/03/university-summer-research-programs
After potential funding cuts from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, a handful of summer research programs through UNC have been canceled. Every summer, there are different opportunities that the University hosts allowing current students and those from other institutions to engage in a series of mentored research. This is vitally important for individuals from minority groups, low-income or rural backgrounds, and first-generation college students. The funding cap on indirect research costs, like the research facilities at UNC, have been reduced to 15 percent from a previous 55 percent, showing extreme funding cuts. This proposal came shortly after Trump’s targeting initiatives promoting diversity, equity and inclusion as outlined in federally funded grants. Some summer programs are still awaiting a decision of whether or not they will be cut or not, such as the Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity in Chemistry. This program is pending grant information which will determine if the program will be held this summer.
https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025/03/sports-womens-basketball-acc-tournament-preview-march-2025
The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill women’s basketball team is well on their way to an ACC Championship trophy. The women’s team was awarded the number 5 seed and a first round bye for the ACC championship tournament this past Saturday night. A defeat against Virginia left them in the woods and took them out of the double bye contention which reduced their prep time for the next game. The Tar Heels women’s team will need to win the next four games which will take place over the span of four days to be able to become ACC champions. If they are named champions at the end of the tournament, it will be the first time since 2008 that they will have done so. Some of their potential opponents include Boston College who has a 15-16 overall record and went 0-2 at neutral sites. UNC did beat Boston College in the past though, winning 80-67 in January. This could give UNC an advantage, especially since the Boston Eagles have been struggling with defense and turnovers. The team is hoping to bring home a championship this year, and has been 17 years in the making.
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Michael Crow speaks on CRU at ASU, science funding, inclusivity, men’s basketball
Arizona State University President Michael Crow, met with The State Press on March 4th, marking the first meeting since President Trump took office. Crow coved many bases in the meeting amid concerns for changes due to the new U.S Presidential Administration. He started by doubling down on his commitment to the ASU science community. However, he stated that it is too early to tell what repercussions the new administration will have “Our overall approach right now is to make our case for why our projects are important and to do the best that we can to weather this moment of uncertainty,” Crow said. The most notable quote from Crow came when asked about the College Republicans United group at ASU asking students to report illegal immigrants. Crow commented on the matter, “Our students that are here are legally here with a wide range of immigration variables,” Crow said. “Our judgment was that communication that they were projecting was borderline, but right at that edge”.
https://www.statepress.com/article/2025/03/tariff-effects-on-bars
Alcohol prices are soon to rise with recent tariffs and may impact Sun Devil nightlife
Students at ASU have become concerned with the recent tariff imposed by President Trump. Moreover, their concern is how it will affect their nightlife, with specific tariffs on alcohol. The 25% tariffs on all goods from Mexico and Canada and 10% tariffs on goods from China are the reasons for price increases. Trump backed his decision for imposing these tariffs with the countries safety in mind; “the major threat of illegal aliens and deadly drugs killing our Citizens, including fentanyl.” These tariffs wont affect the price of drinks made in America such as beer directly. However, as the demand for beer increases due to it being a much cheaper option, the prices will rise. Cara McDaniel, a professor at The Department of Economics states; “Now, it might take a long time for us to really see the effects of those prices because they’re not immediate, like cans (and) canned beverages — those prices probably will respond quite quickly”. With new tariffs being imposed under Trumps Administration, prices of imported goods are slated to rise. Unfortunatley for college students, alcohol is no exception.
https://aanthony5.uneportfolio.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=115&action=edit
https://alacaprucia99.uneportfolio.org/2025/03/10/blog-proj-week-6/
https://vtcynic.com/opinion/everything-is-political-and-its-time-we-realize-it/
This article goes into detail mainly focusing on how politics affect our everyday lives. Primarily centered around Kenedrick Lamar’s super bowl halftime show towards the beginning of the article, Jerine says, “I know I am not alone in trying to convince my Boomer parents that Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show was not boring” this was interesting to me because although it didn’t directly apply to my household (my parents loved his performance) I know some who felt the halftime show was subpar. The position of politics works to highlight how one’s stance when it comes to who’s in office, can affect their opinion on something like Lamar’s halftime show.
https://vtcynic.com/opinion/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-is-overrated/
This piece is about mental health in broad terms, and how treatments today may be helpful or outdated. The main highlight of the article is “cognitive behavioral therapy, which came to be over 60 years ago to help treat mental ailments. With this treatment, things like borderline personality disorder were assumed to be untreatable, but the article shows that cognitive behavioral therapy was incompatible with the treatment of BPD (borderline personality disorder) The article then goes into detail about a different type of therapy, DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) which proved to help up to 77% of those diagnosed with BPD, so much so that after a year of DBT, they no longer met the criteria for a BPD diagnosis.
Trump threatens to cut funding for universities with ‘illegal’ protests
Universities that permit “illegal protests” on their campuses risk losing federal money, according to a recent threat from former President Donald Trump. His warning has caused confusion and anxiety, particularly among staff and students. Trump warned that any protests deemed “illegal” could have catastrophic consequences in his statement on March 4. He specifically stated that American students participating in such rallies may be dismissed or possibly jailed, while non-citizen students could be deported or imprisoned.
This statement follows Trump’s earlier order for government agencies to find and deport non-citizens participating in pro-Palestinian protests. His statement’s background is related to the growing number of protests, especially those in support of Palestinians amid the ongoing Middle East conflicts, that have occurred across American institutions. Trump’s recent comments appear to target this type of activism, since his administration had previously voiced concerns about certain groups utilizing protests to challenge American policy or demonstrate loyalty to foreign causes.
Confusion has arisen, though, because Trump has not made it clear what he views as a “illegal protest.” Legal professionals, students, and university officials are all concerned about how this confusing term may impact their ability to plan protests on campus. According to experts like University of Pennsylvania professor Sigal Ben-Porath, students may not be aware of the legal limits on their freedom to protest, which could lead to self-censorship or fear of consequences.
Trump’s comments also follow concerns about the mistreatment of Jewish students, especially in relation to rallies, which led federal authorities to investigate Columbia University’s funding. The review has been viewed as a part of a larger study of how colleges respond to politically charged protests, particularly those involving global crises.
Many university employees and students worry that these threats would restrict freedom of speech and have unknown consequences for student activism. They claim that any attempts to limit or penalize protests could violate students’ freedoms to voice their thoughts and support issues they care about, and that the right to demonstrate is a vital element of American democracy.
It’s still unclear how Trump’s remarks will impact college protest policies as the discussion goes on. Universities are left wondering how to strike a compromise between protecting their students right to free speech and federal funding concerns because there is no clear definition of what defines “illegal” protests. This situation might establish a norm for future government regulation of political activity on college campuses.
***
Elijah Ramirez | Preprofessional or Corruption in the Making
Many students at the University of Pennsylvania treat their education and careers with a strong pre-professionalism focus. Students are frequently pressured by academic culture to put wealth, status, and success ahead of their own interests or values. Statistics support this focus: 75.9% of the Class of 2023 found full-time employment immediately following graduation, with average salaries of $100,000. These figures show the financial advantages of earning a Penn degree, but they also emphasize the pressure students experience to pursue a professional path that prioritizes financial gain over personal fulfillment.
Graduates from Penn’s top schools—Wharton, Engineering, and the College of Arts and Sciences—usually earn the highest wages. Many graduates of these institutions go on to work in high-paying fields like banking, consulting, or finance. For example, these fields are pursued by 38.4% of engineering grads and 58.4% of Wharton students. Surprisingly, students with liberal arts degrees also select these occupations, indicating that many put money above their own passions, creating a “sell-out” mentality.
This obsession with money is a symptom of a bigger problem at Penn, where students frequently give up their hobbies in favor of higher-paying employment. High-profile individuals like Elon Musk and Donald Trump, who represent the financial security that results from concentrating on wealth, are graduates of the university. Despite their apparent success, their journeys bring up significant issues regarding the price of putting money before moral principles .
Though their careers also show the moral consequences of this kind of focus, Trump, Musk, and others stand for the idea that success is determined by financial accomplishments. The dilemma for Penn students is whether to give up ethics and enthusiasm in favor of financial success. Wealth and status are significant, but students must also think about the greater significance of selecting a career that fits in with their values, ethics, and personal beliefs. The secret to success and fulfillment is finding a balance between financial goals and a feeling of purpose.
https://cstickney.uneportfolio.org/blog-proj/