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To figure out how to boost student voting, colleges have relied on a study about campus voter registration and turnout rates. A Trump administration investigation has cut schools off from new data.

Donghwa (Ha Seongguk) is a fledgling poet in his thirties. He rejects material aspirations and seeks to lead a life dedicated to truth and beauty. On a lazy afternoon, he drives his girlfriend, Junhee (Kang Soyi), back to her parents’ home outside Seoul. In the driveway, they run into her father (Kwon Haehyo), who is strangely interested in Donghwa’s dinged up old car. He takes it for a spin around the block, then invites Donghwa to stay and meet the family: him, his wife (Cho Yunhee), who also writes poetry, and Junhee’s reclusive sister (Park Miso), who practices the gayageum, a traditional string instrument. They end up wiling away the day together, visiting a temple by the river, climbing the hill near the house, watching the sunset, and, sure enough, imbibing drinks. Egged on by Junhee’s dad, Donghwa gets progressively more drunk as the day advances. Finally, he makes a fool of himself at dinner. Then everything begins to unravel for the poet: his relationship, his art, his revolutionary ideals. In his 33rd feature, Hong Sangsoo spins a bitterly comic fable on the trials of living simply and righteously in our world. Grounded in place and composed of subtly complex long takes, which coolly observe the actors tightrope walking across lines of dialogue, the film is a wonder of intuitive formal rigor. As it charts this sincere (perhaps naive) young man’s comeuppance in the face of indifferent realities, "What Does That Nature Say to You" blossoms into one of Hong’s richest and most revealing character portraits. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Lions Tigers & Bears, Southern California’s only accredited big cat and bear sanctuary, is excited to announce the return of Wild in the Country, its annual fundraising event supporting rescued lions, tigers, bears, and other exotic animals, taking place on Saturday, May 30 from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hosted at the organization’s 142-acre sanctuary in Alpine, California, Wild in the Country brings together animal lovers, community leaders, and supporters for an unforgettable evening in support of wildlife protection and compassionate care. As the organization’s premier fundraiser of the year, proceeds directly support its mission of rescue, rehabilitation, and lifelong care for abused and abandoned animals, helping sustain critical daily operations including specialized veterinary care, habitat maintenance, nutrition, and enrichment for more than 60 rescued animals who call the sanctuary home. Attendees can expect an impactful afternoon set against the natural beauty of San Diego’s countryside, featuring live entertainment, fine dining by Bekker’s Caterers, casino-style games, three full bars, a green screen photo booth, steel drum performers, behind-the-scenes access and up-close animal meet and greets. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on exciting live and silent auction items, including a live painting by Amy Burkman, an Embrace Your Wild Side stay with White Oak Stays, Dinner & Cocktails with Bobbi & Mark, a Winter Park Colorado trip, a harbor cocktail cruise for six, an Africa photo safari, stays at Campland On the Bay, The Bay Club Hotel & Marina, a Carlsbad food tour, golf at Carlton Oaks, two nights at Hotel Republic, private in-home international wine and more. Lions Tigers & Bears on Facebook / Instagram

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First, San Diego Gas and Electric profits fell by a third because of a large, one-time charge. Also, Escondido City Council has chosen to continue letting federal immigration officers train at a city-owned firing range. Then, the federal government swiftly responded to a sewage spill in the Potomac River, with some local residents living near the San Diego-Mexico border saying they feel left behind. And, we tell you about a sports competition where winning isn’t the priority. Last but not least, we share some weekend events happening across the county for you and yours to possibly take part in! Correction: A previous version of this story said without the disallowance, SDG&E would have made close to $1 billion in profit. According to their spokesperson, that is incorrect.

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy was one of seven Republican senators who voted to convict President Trump. Now he's running for reelection in a race that will test Trump's hold on the GOP.