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The Republican proposal would eliminate grad PLUS loans, set strict limits on parent PLUS loans and create a system in which colleges would be on the hook if their students don't repay their loans.

Join us for an evening celebration of poetry and nonfiction! Twelve graduate students from PLNU’s M.A. in Writing program will read nonfiction or poetry (3 minutes apiece). Headliners Mac Crane (nonfiction) and Kazim Ali (poetry) will each read for 7-10 minutes to close out the evening. Mac Crane and Kazim Ali will sell and sign books post-reading. PLNU M.A. in Writing Program Readers: Carol Blessing Sophie Cornwell Aliah Fabros Meghan Coley Abigail Franklin Jaden Goldfain Ell Huang Tony Le Calvez Denise Magloire Emma McCoy Josiah Roberts Jessie Taylor Headliners: Nonfiction: Mac Crane is an author, sweatpants enthusiast, and basketball player. Their debut novel, "I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself," was a NYT Editors' Choice and the winner of a LAMBDA Literary Award in Speculative Fiction. Their second novel, "A Sharp Endless Need," which is a queer, yearning coming-of-age novel about ambition, basketball, and obsession, is forthcoming from Dial Press in May 2025. Poetry: Kazim Ali was born in the United Kingdom and has lived transnationally in the United States, Canada, India, France, and the Middle East. His books encompass multiple genres, including the volumes of poetry "Inquisition," "Sky Ward," winner of the Ohioana Book Award in Poetry; "The Far Mosque," winner of Alice James Books’ New England/New York Award; "The Fortieth Day"; "All One’s Blue"; and the cross-genre texts "Bright Felon" and "Wind Instrument." His novels include the recently published "The Secret Room: A String Quartet" and among his books of essays are the hybrid memoir "Silver Road: Essays, Maps & Calligraphies" and "Fasting for Ramadan: Notes from a Spiritual Practice." He is also an accomplished translator (of Marguerite Duras, Sohrab Sepehri, Ananda Devi, Mahmoud Chokrollahi and others) and an editor of several anthologies and books of criticism. After a career in public policy and organizing, Ali taught at various colleges and universities, including Oberlin College, Davidson College, St. Mary's College of California, and Naropa University. He is currently a Professor of Literature at the University of California, San Diego. His newest books are a volume of three long poems entitled "The Voice of Sheila Chandra" and a memoir of his Canadian childhood, "Northern Light."

Get ready to experience the spike-tacular showdown between Indy Ignite and San Diego Mojo on January 24 and join the fun at Free Food Friday*! Gear up and witness the thrilling game at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University, where you can spend your Mojo Bucks! With any purchase of any full-price ticket, you’ll receive Mojo Bucks to use at the concession stands. For Free Food Friday, $15 GA tickets will come with a $5 concession voucher, $30 corner/lower end tickets will receive a $10 concession voucher and $50+ side/lower corner tickets will get a $15 concession voucher. Not only will discounted snacks be in play, but the first 1,000 fans will receive an exclusive “She is Fierce” Mojo T-shirt — a perfect way to represent Mojo Nation! Fuel up on snacks and dress up with Mojo merchandise while rallying behind the players at this electrifying event! *Redeem complimentary concession vouchers on game day in the Main Concourse at the sales table across from the merchandise stand using your digital ticket. This promotion is available until 4 p.m. on January 24. Ticket prices are subject to taxes and fees. Only full-priced tickets purchased through this link are eligible to receive a voucher. Groups, multi-game pack holders and season members are not included. Mojo Bucks cannot be used towards the purchase of alcohol.

Kenneth Stern, who drafted a widely used definition of antisemitism, says the Trump administration is using antisemitism claims to stifle speech and debate on the Middle East on college campuses.

Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented on the campus of Palomar College for our students, staff, and community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a range of exciting artists and musicians in the beautiful Howard Brubeck Theatre or Performance Lab D-10. The program is presented weekly during the Fall and Spring Semesters at 1 p.m. and ends at approximately 2 p.m. Admission and Parking are FREE. This Week’s Performing Arts Will Be Located in Performance Lab D -10 Justine Dawn Tiu, a native of Southern California, Justine enjoys working bicoastal as a freelance musician and educator in California and Florida. Recent engagements include performing with the Jacksonville Symphony, Orlando Philharmonic, Redlands Symphony, and being appointed principal harp of San Bernardino Symphony. Justine graduated from Northwestern University with a Masters in Harp Performance (‘21). Major teachers include Marguerite Lynn Williams (Lyric Opera & Northwestern) and Kayo Ishimaru-Fleisher (Jacksonville Symphony & Grant Park Symphony). Visit: Justine Dawn Tiu – Concert Hour Justine Dawn Tiu on Instagram

Souter was appointed to the Supreme Court by President George H.W. Bush in 1990. He retired in 2009.

In separate hearings on Capitol Hill this week, the Education Secretary answered questions about a range of issues, from student loans to mental health programs.

A local ride-share program helps seniors get to their medical appointments. But recruiting enough volunteer drivers has been difficult.

From comedies to contemporary classics, these theater productions showcased the variety and talent of the city’s live performance scene.

A wider disparity between major conferences and lesser-known conferences has lent itself to fewer close games in the early rounds of both the men's and women's NCAA tournaments.