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technology10 days ago•11 min saved

RAMCrunch: Smart college laptop picks in a memory squeeze

Prices are up due to a RAM and storage crunch, but you can still get solid college laptops by prioritizing 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage and choosing a recent Apple silicon or Windows 10/11/12-era machine. Be wary of 8GB RAM on Windows, though it can work on macOS in budget Macs. The guide suggests a range of options: MacBook Neo (budget 8GB/256GB), MacBook Air with M5 (16GB/512GB), Asus Zenbook A14 (16GB/512GB, OLED), Acer Aspire 14 AI (16GB/512GB), HP OmniBook 3 16 (Snapdragon X), Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 refurb (16GB/512GB), Asus Chromebook Plus CX34, and Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514. If you can stretch, the Air remains the best balance of build quality and performance for four years, with refurbished/models often offering strong value; plan for continued price pressure into next year and consider refurbished or newer models to future-proof your purchase.

via The Verge|

#chromebook #college #laptops

economy16 days ago•7 min saved

In L.A., a $20 burrito exposes the cost of college meals

Viral chatter about a $20 burrito in Los Angeles shows how inflation and rising campus costs hit students hard: with LA’s minimum wage at $18.42, a single burrito can take more than an hour of work, prompting students to cook in bulk, dodge pricey meal plans, and seek cheaper campus options while debates over price and nutrition unfold.

via Los Angeles Times|

#burrito #campus-dining #college

technology1 month ago•23 min saved

Six campus-ready laptops for 2026, chosen by Mashable's experts

Mashable’s 2026 guide tests 80+ laptops and highlights six top college picks—MacBook Air 13" with M5 for portability, Acer Swift Edge 14 AI as a slim Windows option, Dell 14S for battery life, budget-friendly MacBook Neo, Acer Swift X 14 for engineering/gaming, and MacBook Pro 14" for graphics work—covering performance, battery life, and value while advising on RAM/storage, major-specific needs, and avoiding older ARM Windows laptops.

via Mashable|

#buying-guide #college #laptops

education1 month ago•134 min saved

Howard University Unenrolls 500+ Freshmen Over Tuition Deadlines

Howard University unenrolled more than 500 incoming freshmen ahead of fall classes after they missed payment deadlines and scholarship reporting, despite reminders. The university says the enrollments were due to unmet payment arrangements or reporting deadlines, though some students with external scholarships may be affected and a few have been reinstated on a case-by-case basis. Students report frustration with slow financial-aid responses and unclear reinstatement of aid, highlighting broader concerns about the aid process at the school.

via The Cut|

#college #education #howard-university

entertainment1 month ago•3 min saved

Jennifer Lopez Marks Twins’ Graduation Milestones with Nostalgic Family Photos

Jennifer Lopez celebrated her twins Max and Oskar Muñiz’s graduations with an Instagram carousel of emotional family moments from both ceremonies, as the pair head toward college. Oskar is set to study theater and visual arts at Sarah Lawrence College, while Max’s exact college choice hasn’t been revealed. Lopez notes the twins’ ADHD journeys, emphasizes their hard work and kindness, and highlights that they were accepted to all five universities with scholarships.

via HOLA|

#college #entertainment #graduation

college2 months ago•11 min saved

Regionals Preview: A Data-Driven View of Every NCAA Baseball Tournament Team

Baseball America provides a color-coded, regionals-focused statistical cheat sheet for all 64 NCAA tournament teams, highlighting runs per game, run differential, and offensive metrics (with Georgia Tech leading in wOBA and OPS and Lamar near the bottom), plus pitching metrics like fastball velocity and strike/miss rates. The article emphasizes green (above-average) vs red (below-average) areas across categories and notes that this postseason ranking focuses on talent and key players likely to miss the postseason, offering a data-driven contrast to their regular-season Top 25."

via Baseball America|

#college #ncaa-baseball #regionals

college3 months ago•10 min saved

Sixteen Regional Hosts Named for 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament

The NCAA baseball selection committee on Sunday announced the 16 regional hosts for the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament, including Georgia, Georgia Tech, Auburn, Texas, North Carolina, Texas A&M, Oregon, Florida, Southern Miss, Kansas, Nebraska, UCLA, West Virginia, Mississippi State, Florida State and Alabama, with the bracket and seed order to be revealed Monday on ESPN2. Mississippi State earned the final hosting spot over Arkansas, a decision that could fuel debate over the weight of RPI versus the “eye test” as Selection Monday approaches, as several at-large cases remain sensitive to those metrics. Automatic bids from most conferences were already determined. The tournament is set to begin May 29.

via Baseball America|

#baseball #college #host-sites

college3 months ago•12 min saved

BA Projects 2026 NCAA Baseball Bracket With Expanded Seeding

Baseball America projects the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament field of 64 using the updated two-seed seeding format, listing top national seeds (UCLA, Georgia Tech, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, Auburn, Alabama, Texas A&M) and laying out a regional bracket across eight sites. The SEC leads with 12 bids, followed by the ACC (9) and Big 12 (7), with the projection designed to reflect Selection Monday’s structure—even if the committee does not publicly release the full two-seed rankings.

via Baseball America|

#baseball #bracket #college

technology3 months ago•3 min saved

LeCun’s AI Reality Check: Ignore the Hype, Stay in School, and Reimagine Your Boss

Yann LeCun urges shedding doom-mongering about AI: don’t rely on front‑line CEOs for labor impact, continue higher education (especially physics or electrical engineering), and expect AI to reshape work—not erase it—by turning managers into overseers of AI agents, a new kind of boss.

via Axios|

#ai #ai-hype #college

college5 months ago•20 min saved

King's Selfless Swim-Off Secures Williamson's NCAA 200 Free Title

After tying in prelims for the final spot in the 200 free, Virginia's David King sacrificed his chance to swim the final so Maximus Williamson could race; Williamson then won the NCAA title in 1:30.03, becoming the fastest American freshman to win the event since 2016 and highlighting Virginia's team-first culture.

via SwimSwam|

#200-free #college #ncaa

health9 months ago•2 min saved

Why First-Year Students Often Gain Weight, Science Explains

Research shows that college students tend to eat more and gain weight due to social and environmental factors, especially in group settings, with notable gender differences and a disconnect between perceived and actual calorie intake, highlighting the importance of digital dietary tools and broader context in interventions.

via Gizmodo|

#college #dietary-assessment #eating-behavior

business10 months ago•4 min saved

Ford CEO Highlights Blue-Collar Work's Value Amid Workforce Shortage

Ford CEO Jim Farley's son questioned the need for college after working as a mechanic, highlighting a broader debate about the value of a four-year degree versus skilled trades, especially as costs rise and demand for blue-collar workers increases. Experts emphasize the importance of promoting trades, addressing stigmas, and viewing AI as an empowering tool rather than a threat to essential workers.

via Fortune|

#ai #business #college

education10 months ago•7 min saved

Key Updates and Tips for College Financial Aid Applications in 2023

The FAFSA for the 2026-27 school year has launched earlier than ever, with new features like faster verification and a new aid calculation formula using the Student Aid Index, aiming to streamline the application process and improve access to federal financial aid.

via PBS|

#2026-27 #application-process #college

sports11 months ago•2 min saved

Lacy's Big Day Propels Louisville Past Bowling Green, 40-17

Caullin Lacy's standout performance with a 75-yard punt return and 281 all-purpose yards led Louisville to a 40-17 victory over Bowling Green, marking a strong start to their season with a 3-0 record, despite some defensive lapses and unanswered questions ahead of their next game at Pittsburgh.

via WDRB|

#bowling-green #caullin-lacy #college

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

SEC Releases 2025-26 Basketball Schedules for Kentucky, Florida, and Auburn

Kentucky's full SEC men's basketball schedule has been announced, featuring home and away games from January to March, including key matchups against teams like Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee, with nonconference games also scheduled. The season culminates with the rivalry game against Florida on March 7 at Rupp Arena.

via On3|

#basketball #college #kentucky