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Rick Inatome on the Crisis in Higher Education

For generations, a college degree was the golden ticket—a clear path to stability, career success, and social mobility. That belief is eroding. A 2022 survey by Public Agenda found that 51% of Americans now see a college education as a questionable investment. The very institutions that once symbolized opportunity are now viewed as expensive, outdated, and misaligned with the realities of an AI-driven world.



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Doechii’s success shows authenticity always wins

Doechii’s story tells us that being true to ourselves is the only way to find success. From choosing sobriety to deciding that a mixtape was the best path for her free artistic creation and even sharing with her fans that it’s okay to not be okay, Doechii proves that authenticity always wins.





Word of Good 2 chapter 1 title screen. In-game screen capture taken by Annika Sharlow.

World of Goo 2 is a pretty goo-d sequel

World of Goo 2 is a visually stunning game with a creative concept that almost lives up to the legacy of its predecessor, only hindered by its less poignant story and slightly frustrating gameplay.