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“Everything that people do once they hit adulthood pretty much gets driven by how much money they have available to use for those choices that would make,” Jans said. “And this will just give a whole lot of people a little more choice. A little more ability to do what they would really like to do with these resources.”
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Jans said that when someone takes out a loan through the University, they’re actually borrowing from the federal government. Since there aren’t people to process the loans, they “contract with di erent companies” or service providers who handle the repayment process.
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In August, President Joe Biden announced a student loan forgiveness plan canceling up to $20,000 of student loan debt for many borrowers. In response, the executive director of Scholarships and Financial Aid Briget Jans has broken down details about the program and how eligible student borrowers are impacted.
“ ere’s a website that they can go to subscribe for updates on any new information about the program,” Jans said. “ e key piece of that is that is the website where if they sign up for the subscription, they will get noti ed as soon as the applications are available.”
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“If you’ve moved and your servicer is mailing something to your old address or you use a di erent email address, you’re not going to have the latest information,” JansSomesaid.students, like public policy junior Angela Norris, feel optimistic about the program’s goals.
Since Biden’s announcement, the O ce of Scholarships and Financial Aid have received higher call volumes about student loans and seen more students taking out loans with misunderstandings that loan forgiveness doesn’t apply for this academic year.
Jans emphasizes that it’s critical for
Individuals with student loan debt can focus on investing their income into what they want without the burden of the monthly payment, according to Jans.
Most students impacted by the forgiveness program are borrowers of direct federal loans held by the government.Loansborrowed prior to June 30 are eligible for forgiveness. Other requirements include earning less than $125,000 annually to receive up to $10,000 in forgiveness and borrowers with a Pell Grant can receive up to $20,000.
Currently, the Department of Education is developing the student loan forgiveness application, but borrowers
ird, you cannot register if you have been convicted of a felony or have been declared mentally incompetent in a court of law.
“It’s really helping people who are already in loan repayment more than it would impact like freshmen, for example,” Jans said. “Be mindful of what you’re borrowing and that’s something that we always try to stress. We will tell someone what their maximum eligibility is, but if you don’t need to borrow the maximum eligibility to get through the school year, then borrow exactly what you need and don’t borrow more.”
According to Federal Student Aid, the public service loan program forgives the remaining balance on your direct loans after making 120 monthly repayments. Requirements also include being employed by any federal, state, tribal or local agency while working full time.
Jans shared that the forgiveness plan helps burdened borrowers who are nding it di cult, between loan repayments and interests, to pursue the next phase of things such as buying a house or getting married.
As a college student, it’s all too easy to nd yourself caught up in the social and academic demands of life at UH. It’s still important, however, to be aware of the world outside campus and the role you have to play in it. at being said, one of the most important responsibilities of being an adult in the U.S. is voting. is article will walk you through the process of registering to
Second, while you can register to vote two months before your 18th birthday, you must be 18 in order to actually vote.
anyone interested in the forgiveness program to make sure they know who their servicer is but also that their loan servicer has their correct contact information. On the student aid website, borrowers are able to look at their records, contact who their servicer is and see whether or not they have a Pell Grant.
Before we continue there are a few things you should be aware of, as well as some information you’ll need to have on hand before you register to vote. In order to register to vote in Harris County, you will need to meet a few requirements.
vote step-by-step, so you’re fully prepared to make your voice heard come November.
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the right direction and will help alleviate the nancial burden from many lowincome students,” Norris said.
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e vice president for medical a airs Dr. Stephen Spann stated that education is the top priority and noted a newly created website to spread information regarding the disease and the stigma surrounding it.
“ e University is preparing response plans and University-speci c guidance, should there be any cases on campus,” Spann said. “Just as we have seen with other communicable diseases, infection rates on campus are likely to mirror cases in the community.”
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putting a form of plastic protection over the numerous sitting areas in the student centers. A concern of theirs, however, is the possibility of members in the queer community being outed if they contract the“Idisease.wearpins with my sexuality and gender identity— because I want any other queer folx out and about to notice me, as I know I get very excited when I see other queer people,” Hieronymus said. “It’s a di erent thing in medicine since doctors are in a very powerful position” e biggest symptom of monkeypox is a rash, along with bumps, blisters and ulcers. When working to prevent transmission, avoid skin-to-skin contact with someone diagnosed or showing symptoms. e Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a live tracker on their website, with Texas having one of the highest case counts in the country.
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Holgorsen said that over the past few seasons he has started to really pay attention to analytics to nd ways that he can increase the Cougars’ odds of winning.
Dana Holgorsen made the unconventional decision to put his offense on the field to begin overtime in the UH football’s season opener against UTSA. James Schillinger/The Cougar
money for Tank Dell to pick up the twopointTuneconversion.refusedto let a false start in triple overtime, where each team has one attempt at a two-point conversion, to derail him. Flushed from the pocket, Tune scrambled to his left. At the 3-yard line, he noticed a UTSA defender standing at the goal line waiting for him.
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Plays later on third-and-goal from the 1-yard line, Tune used his legs once again, waltzing into the end zone for the touchdown.Havingto go for two under the rules of double overtime, a busted play didn’t stop Tune from putting the ball right on the
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“ ey had that look in their eye like this game ain’t over,” said UH head coach Dana Holgorsen.Evenwhen the game seemed out of reach, the moment never got too big for UH. Doubt was nonexistent on the UH sideline because the Cougars never felt like they were out of the game.
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“If we’re down, we don’t panic,” said junior receiver Nathaniel Dell. “One stop and one touchdown and we’re back in it. We kept that mindset and we just kept ghting.”isbelief started with the UH quarterback.ClaytonTune’s message was to clear to his o ense, despite their struggles through three“Look,quarters.don’tpanic,” Tune said he told his teammates when the Cougars found themselves down double-digits against UTSA. “If we go three-and-out or if we don’t score for two or three possessions in a row, don’t worry about it. Just keep hammering away. e oodgates are going to open at someepoint.”Cougars’ o ense listened to their quarterback. Soon enough, things started to 17click.unanswered fourth quarter points later, a game that seemed out of reach for UH was headed to overtime.
Dana Holgorsen: Analytics say take ball first in overtime
“Our overtime strategy was always going to be to take the ball,” Holgorsen told the media on Monday morning.
Under college football’s new overtime rules, which went into e ect in 2021, teams must go for two after scoring a touchdown in double overtime.
“He’s built for it,” Dell said of his quarterback.
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It was all about Tune from there. ere was no scenario in which Tune was going to let his team lose.
Holgorsen said. “If he’s put in a situation where the game’s on the line, he’ll do whatever he’s got to do … At the end of the day, when it comes down to what do you got to do win, he’s going to do it.”
is decision turned many heads but the unconventional choice was an easy one for Holgorsen to make.
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Tune, who has had plenty of doubters ever since he took over the starting quarterback position in 2019, showed that the big moments that fazed him a couple years back or even early last season are now anInafterthought.fact,Tunelives for the ball to be in his hands when the game is on the line.
Tune went airborne, jumping over the UTSA defender and ipping into the end zone for what proved to be the gamewinning score.
If the game goes into triple overtime, then both teams will alternate two-point attempts until a winner is decided.
“I’m not worried about the perception of not doing what you’re supposed to do,” Holgorsen said. “If unconventional ways of doing things give you better odds of being able to be successful, I’m going to do it. And if there’s criticism involved in it, then I don’t care.”
SAN ANTONIO — Two years ago, being down 14 entering the fourth quarter would have been an insurmountable de cit for UH to overcome. But the 2022 Cougars are a di erent football team and it was on full display on Saturday afternoon.
the UTSA 25 to begin double overtime.
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Once these rules were put into play, Holgorsen and his sta did a deep dive on overtime. e results went against the traditional wisdom that going on defense to begin overtime, because it allows that team’s o ense to know what they have to do to tie or win the game once they get the ball, gave a team the best chance to win the“Wegame.went back and (found that) over
UH quarterback Clayton Tune goes airborne to convert what proved to be the game-winning two-point conversion in triple overtime of the Cougars’ victory over UTSA. | Courtesy of UH athletics
On Saturday afternoon, when UH won the toss Dana Holgorsen chose to put the ball in the hands of his o ense to begin overtime in the Cougars’ season opener against UTSA.
On third-and-4, Tune took o towards the sticks on the UH sideline. UH athletic director Chris Pezman came as a casualty of that run, as Tune took him out on the sidelines, but the rst down was picked up and that was all that mattered.
He knew he couldn’t go through the UTSA defender so only one option remained — taking a leap of faith, literally.
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“I knew he was going to hurdle,”
the last six years 54 percent of teams that had the ball rst (in overtime) won. Over the last three years, 56 percent of teams that had the ball rst won,” Holgorsen said. “I think that’s enough to move the needle.”Choosing to put the ball in the hands of Clayton Tune and the UH o ense to begin overtime against UTSA proved to be the right choice as the Cougars came out on top after Tune’s heroics followed by a defensive stop in triple overtime.
“It’s just if there’s a will, there’s a way,” Tune said. “I just wanted to win more than they did. I was going to do anything possible to make it happen.”
“ is season is my fth year so I’m really just going all in,” Clarke said. “ ere’s nothing to lose and I’m putting everything on the line and I’m trying to have the biggest season possible. I love that now as a fthyear (player), I can kind of just try and set an example for the freshman coming in and the classes below me. Just really enjoying my lastClarke,year.” who has seen countless teammates come and go both in her half-decade with the Cougars, her playing days at St. Margaret College and previous experiences representing New Zealand with the U19s and U20s, has always been a team player.Possessing the caps and experience she holds in her back pocket, Clarke has a clear idea of what approach she and this team want to take heading into the season.
With the appointment of Frias as head coach announced in February, this team got
During Clarke’s last ride, she is prepared to empty the tank this season as her collegiate career nears an end.
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“Jaime came in the spring, which is our o season, and he really t right in,” Clarke said. “He got to know every player on a really personal level, he worked really hard to understand the girls, to start implementing his speci c style and how he likes to play a team in the spring. It just gave us a huge head start for our actual season this fall so at this point it has felt like he has been here for years. It doesn’t feel like he’s a new coach at Fiveall.” games into the season and sitting at 2-2-1, UH are coming fresh o a 3-1 victory against Rice, where Clarke recorded her second career goal for the Cougars as they prepare for a two-match road trip before opening up conference play at home on Sept. 15 against South Florida.
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Her signi cant role on the Cougars’ backline paralleled her outstanding leadership on a Houston team coming o its best season in program history, earning her a spot on the preseason American Athletic Conference All-Conference First Team, the only Cougar to be honored on the list this season.“It’sa little di erent for me because I’m not really used to getting recognition,” Clarke said. “It’s just really nice. I’m a fthyear (player) so I’ve put in a lot of work over the years, so to be recognized is really special and I’m really happy to represent our team.”Entering her last collegiate season, Clarke has supplied four years of exceptional play, leadership and a large pair of shoes to ll, setting an example for her teammates and defenders who will have come after her and will attempt to become the next backbone of the Cougars’ defense.
One last ride for UH soccer defender Emma Clarke
e memories, the relationships, the accolades and the love for the game that will always stick around once the true nal whistle has been blown on an exceptional career.“For me, being a part of a team is really special,” Clarke said. “I know that a lot of people take that for granted and this might be my last year that I’m playing on such a close-knit team. I think this year, I really want to be there for my teammates and support them as they support me. I want to create those friendships and those bonds that last way beyond playing college soccer.”
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In the last four years, senior defender Emma Clarke has grown tremendously into a cornerstone player of the UH soccer team. e Christchurch, New Zealand native, entering her fth year with the program, has donned the scarlet and white with pride on and o the eld.
“ is year we are really focusing on having an all-in mentality,” Clarke said. at goes for players who play 90 minutes, those who don’t get any minutes. We’re all a family and we are in this together. Having an all-in mentality and becoming mentally tough is something that we’re really working on as a team. at’s exciting to see.”is Cougars team is coming o one of the best seasons in program history with an overall record of 13-5-2 and a dominant home record of 9-1-1. Starting in 19 of 20 games last season, the Cougars posted 10 clean sheets with Emma Clarke heavily involved in leading the backline.
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Setting the bar high in 2021, the Cougars welcomed rst-year head coach Jaime Frias to the program after former head coach Diego Bocanegra announced his retirement at the conclusion of last season.
the chance to work with him, adding ease to the start of a new era for Houston soccer.
Despite the wins and losses, Clarke values what it means to be a team and everything that encapsulates being a team player.
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speech has been warped to protect dangerous ideologies and give power to the wrong people.Arecent example would be former President Donald Trump, whose social media rampages incited the U.S. Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, after he lost the election. He has been known to use social media to spread
ey are too many job openings available which leave the remaining teachers forced to pick up the slack from the empty spots.Itis safe to say that these teachers are not being paid for the extra work they are pushed to Blackdo. and Hispanic teachers also have higher turnover rates, which raises a concern about racial disparities in education and the type of schools that are struggling the most.
together to make sure the idea comes to life smoothly. Instead of putting these two elds against each other, academia should focus on combining their strengths to build a more inclusive future. e government should also put e ort into making sure people who study liwberal arts are adequately paid for the work theyUnitingdo. these two elds is vital for society’s advancements.
When it comes to creating arti cial intelligence technology, it requires more things than just code.Developers of self-driving cars are already struggling with ethical dilemmas regarding accidents. Whether to save the driver, passenger or pedestrian is not easily solved with a math equation.Itrequires a humanistic approach that take morals, empathy and other human characterstics into account.
Social media platforms must do more to prevent offensive, misogynistic and harmful rhetoric, especially when it’s geared toward young audiences.
Abbott has pushed for voucher programs that take money away from public schools to private ones.
e 10-year salary for most liberal arts careers is $62,000 which is 40 percent lower than the average median of a 10-year salary for a STEM degree.
community for these dangerous ideas which should not be allowed on any platform.
The concept of freedom of
With that in mind, a liberal arts education is not valued the same as a STEM education despite them sharing the same goal of creating a better society.
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A liberal arts education provides worldofhasthatprovidestransferableandathroughmoralandempatheticdoctorstopurerolesdoctorsliberalrecentSTEM-focusedworld.knowledgemulti-dimensionalthatisvitalintoday’serehasbeenapushforeducationinyearsthathasshovedtheartstothesidelines.Societyneedsengineers,andscientistsbutthesearenotcreatedfromjustscience-focusedcourses.Engineersneedtolearnhowcollaboratewithothers,needtolearnhowtobetowardtheirpatientsscientistsneedtoponderandethicaldecisions.Alloftheseskillsaretaughtaliberalartseducation.Asidefromstrengtheningstudent’scriticalthinkingcommunication,itoersknowledgethatabroadersetofskillscanbeusedinanyeld.MicrosoftpresidentBradSmithemphasizedtheimportanceliberalartsdegreesintheofSTEM.
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It did not take long before the social media app became a hub forAviolence.manwho attempted to break into a Cincinnati FBI office had made an account on Truth Social where he made threats against the agency. Several other users were commenting on violent posts as well.All of this is to say that allowing people with violent, offensive and harmful content on social media is not freedom of speech but an infringement of social safety.
Many of these young men dangerously believe that women are below men and will stop at nothing to prove this. Online harassment is where it starts before it ends up transferring to realSociallife.
To create a safe environment, there should be limits to what a person can say and do online. If their actions can hurt someone in person, then they should not be allowed on the internet.
Misogyny, hate have no place on social media platforms
Despite this, Trump has continued to find ways to work around his ban through different social media sites, including his own Truth Social.
However, his way of thinking is giving several young men a misguided sense of confidence that places a threat on women.
Freedom of speech is the main argument when it comes to defending his rhetoric. Despite his backward ideology, his followers believe he has the right to speak his mind.
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Teachers are one of the many occupations that are underpaid despite carrying one of the most essential jobs of teaching children who are the next generation.Gov.Greg
Money is leaving the public education system which a ects not only students but teachers as well.More than half of teachers are planning to quit their jobs because of burnout and lack of support in their eld.
use social media constantly which means the lives of these teens are based on the views of strangers online, not the ones they see in person.
While one is more systematic and tech-heavy, the other combines several soft skills
Both are equally important to innovate future projects and advancements.eonlydierence between the two are their approaches.
Liberal arts education should be valued more
Several other careers that come from a liberal arts education are struggling to make ends meet.
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Recently, Andrew Tate has become infamously popular for his misogynistic beliefs that have been given traction by younger men.
Meta has currently banned Andrew Tate from Instagram and Facebook, but things should not end Becausethere.ofhis increased popularity, his rhetoric has spread to other sites like Reddit andAroundTwitter.45 percent of teens
Social media has a responsibility to make sure harmful ideologies do not continue spreading to a younger generation that is vulnerable to lies and misinformation.
Another concern regarding a liberal arts education is the return on investment.
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misinformation, attack anyone who does not share his beliefs and take advantage of his large following. To this day, he is still banned on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube for his actions.
In his comments, he has invalidated sexual assault victims, claimed women as property and even supported the grooming of 18-year-old teens.
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However, the 40-year salary from a liberal arts education rises close to one million which is 25 percent higher than that of a STEMConcerndegree.over monetary compensation is valid since it arises the question of whether liberal arts graduates are adequately paid for their work.
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-- Don’t give up. If you are a good listener, you will gain insight into what’s possible. Play around with the facts and gures, and you’ll nd a workable solution. Live within your AQUARIUSmeans.(Jan. 20-Feb. 19)
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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Have a plan in place. High energy coupled with intuition will get you where you want to go. Don’t let anger or frustration stand between you and your dreams. Face situations head-on and play to LIBRAwin. (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Speak passionately and pursue your goals. Share your thoughts with someone you look up to, and the input you receive will enrich your vision. Don’t let disappointment set in.
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Hi friend! And wow, you are in a predicament. I wish I was sitting next to you because I need some context. Why did you stop talking to him? Did you think you liked him too much? Did he
-- Sort through your thoughts and feelings before you share them with others. It’s essential to understand what’s possible before you make promises. Personal improvements require patience.
Oh wow. I’m going to be honest. If this were me, I would move out. I don’t care if I need to pay for breaking the contract or if my roommates will get mad at me, but it’s time to go. You do not want to be around if something escalates. Leaving the door
have some serious red ags that you were scared of? So many questions, but I know I’m not going to get an answer right now. If you keep seeing him around campus, maybe it’s meant to be. e campus is huge, but it can feel small when you constantly run into the same people. e odds of running into people you know all the time are low, so if you keep crossing paths, it has to be a sign. If you want, reach back out and send him a text. If you don’t, invest in a good pair of sunglasses to hide in.
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to explore SAGITTARIUSpossibilities.(Nov. 23-Dec.
-- Your hard work will pay o . e support of in uential people will lead to better days ahead, but you may have to work hard to earn such con dence. Progress and rewards are heading your way.
21) -- Support a cause and do your best to make a di erence. Consider what’s possible and apply your skills. Enthusiasm and high energy will help you set the pace and inspire others.
-- Indecisiveness will be your downfall. Your decisions will help determine how much respect you receive from others. Don’t let your emotions interfere with doing what’s right and best for you.
unlocked is so unsafe for a variety of reasons, so I understand the frustrations.Fromastudent leader perspective, I would say y’all need to sit down together and talk about where everything went wrong. Preferably with a third party in the room who could mediate, but that just doesn’t sound realistic. Why is sis leaking y’all’s address? What happened to stranger danger? What happened to common sense? You need to get out of there with a quickness. arts@thedailycougar.com
You’ve got momentum; don’t look back or slow down. Keep your eye on the target, and you’ll reach your destination on time and with a healthy attitude. Don’t be shy; recognize your strengths.
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