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Vending machine dispenses morning-after pill to college students
Students at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania can get the “morning-after” pill by sliding $25 into a vending machine, an idea that has drawn the attention of federal regulators and raised questions about how accessible emergency contraception should be. The student health center at Shippensburg, a secluded public institution of 8,300 students tucked between mountain ridges [...]
Bus Finder, important phone numbers for the first day of school for thousands of JCPS students
Monday is the last night of summer vacation for thousands of Jefferson County Public School students. Elementary schools start at 9:05am and end at 3:45pm Middle and high schools start at 7:40am and end at 2:20pm The JCPS transportation director is reminding parents that they could see some delays at the bus stops since it’s [...]
Top 5 Social Media Tips for Students
Students who effectively use social media create an advantage for themselves with colleges and in the future job market. They can digitally network with professors, alumni, and fellow students before, during, and after college. Every student should invest some time in building their online presence. The days of MySpace are over, though, and your social [...]
Fake Nursing Schools Ripped Off Students, N.Y. Prosecutors Say
Student nurses beware. According to the Associated Press, a ring of bogus nursing schools in New York defrauded students out of a total of $6-million and in return gave them worthless certifications. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman said the five schools in Brooklyn, Queens and on Long Island ripped off students – mostly Caribbean immigrants. [...]