An artist and teacher has spent years making art out of weapons to express the horrors of gun violence.
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Young adult vaccination rate lags behind other age groups, CDC finds
Younger adults are lagging when it comes to vaccinations against the coronavirus.
Why mask mandates for kids continue even as case numbers go down
Children still need to take extra caution to protect themselves from the coronavirus.
New York City high schools to resume in-person classes, sports
New York City announced its teens who chose in person learning this year would return to their desks.
COVID-19 continues resurgence across US through July as mask mandates begin in hardest-hit states
July turned into another deadly month for the U.S. as the pandemic spread.
Robert E. Lee removed from Virginia state house and a school name as courts weigh future of Richmond statue
The Confederate general’s name and likeness won’t be in the Virginia state house or one of the state’s schools.
Utah public hearing on schools dismissed after angry parents pack room without masks
A group of angry parents defied orders to socially distance and wear masks during a hearing over the new school year.
Christopher Columbus statue debate rises as controversial statues fall across the country
The debate over Columbus statues heats up again in light over the country’s debate on race.
Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli agree to plead guilty in college admission scam case
The actress and fashion designer reversed their direction on the Varisty Blues case.
Students split on holding in-person graduations despite COVID-19 fears
Alabama may have OKed in person graduation ceremonies but that has left some students uneasy.
Colleges are preparing for drop in international students this fall: Report
The majority of U.S. colleges say they are expecting a drop in their international student body.
Coronavirus leaves international college students in limbo over their futures
Several American colleges haven’t made a decision about the future of their international student programs.
Cuomo, de Blasio disagreement over school restart amid coronavirus puts parents in limbo
The rivalry between the governor and the mayor has left millions of parents frustrated and confused over their children’s future.
Larry Nassar victims lend support to men who say University of Michigan doc abused them
A group of sex abuse victims stood up against one Michigan college for failing them and are now supporting the victims who alleged another campus did the same.
Fashion Institute of Technology apologizes for racist runway show
The fashion school’s alumni show featured designs that forced one model to walk out.
Proposed Missouri book ban could jail librarians for loaning ‘inappropriate’ content
Librarians and anti-censorship advocates are decrying the bill that would jail anyone who loans the materials.
NYC’s architectural gems shine during Archtober festival
New Yorkers will get an up close and personal look at some of the city’s gems.
CUNY students with kids get extra help this year
New City Council funding will give over 1,461 CUNY students help with balancing their studies and parenting.
BK students spend summer restoring grave stones
The historic relics of New Yorkers got a new lease on life from the youth of today.
Bronx Doc Center gets boost for filmmaking program
A non-profit has brought film making and photography to a whole new group of city artists.