Day: August 21, 2026

New York High Schoolers Might Be Getting a New Diploma. Here’s What to Know

New York High Schoolers Might Be Getting a New Diploma. Here’s What to Know

On Monday state officials proposed eliminating credit-based diploma requirements at a Board of Regents meeting. They announced that high school graduates in New York could soon start receiving a new type of diploma, one that reflects their skills and knowledge rather than the number of credits they’ve earned.  The New diploma is a central component […]

JCC Women’s Soccer Team Begins New Era With New Coach

JCC Women’s Soccer Team Begins New Era With New Coach

Jefferson Community College’s women’s soccer team is entering a new chapter this season as the program welcomes a new head coach. The coaching change comes at an important time for the team, which is looking to rebuild and create a stronger foundation for the future. With a new leader comes new expectations, strategies and opportunities […]

American Food Portions are Getting Smaller and That’s Okay

American Food Portions are Getting Smaller and That’s Okay

Most people have heard of it or seen it at least once. Your food packages are giving you less per bag for more money than they were 10 years ago. It’s a common complaint and a sign of an economic recession to many Americans, but those people fail to realize portion sizes outside of the […]

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