A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like a character itself. This week’s literary geography quiz is about 21st-century novels with characters on on college campuses around the United States. To play, just make your selection in the
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Bronny James ‘available’ to make college debut Sunday against Long Beach State
Bronny James will be available to make his college basketball debut on Sunday when the USC Trojans take on Long Beach State at the Galen Center, according to the USC basketball X page. James suffered a cardiac arrest on July 24 while practicing months before his first college basketball season
Up First briefing: Hunter Biden's second indictment; college presidents under fire
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Hunter Biden, the president’s son, has been charged with nine counts related to
Emhoff says 3 college presidents showed a 'lack of moral clarity' on antisemitism
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff speaks during the Annual National Menorah Lighting at the White House on Dec. 7, 2023. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Second gentleman Doug Emhoff speaks during the Annual National Menorah Lighting at the White House on Dec.
Ex-Rutgers stars take shots at ESPN star for breaking shocking college basketball decision: 'Lame as s—'
Dylan Harper became the toast of New Jersey on Wednesday when he chose to commit to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball team over some of the traditional blue bloods. From Mahwah to Cape May, Rutgers fans celebrated the likely arrival of Harper for the 2024-25 season. However, one issue percolated
National championship odds revealed with College Football Playoff set
The College Football Playoff is set, and not everyone is pleased. Florida State became the first undefeated Power 5 conference champion to be snubbed from the CFP after quarterback Jordan Travis suffered a season-ending injury in Week 12. Mike Norvell of the Florida State Seminoles holds up the trophy after
Women's college basketball phenom Caitlin Clark invents unprecedented club after scoring 3,000th point
Caitlin Clark is in a league of her own. The Iowa women’s college basketball superstar netted her 3,000th career point on Wednesday night in the Hawkeyes’ 67-58 win over Iowa State on Wednesday night. She scored 35 on the night, but her 3,000th put her in never-before-seen territory. She’s the
Top high school basketball recruit makes shocking college decision
Five-star basketball recruit Dylan Harper, the son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper Sr., announced his decision to take his talents to Rutgers University in a shocking decision. Harper’s decision was reported by ESPN prior to announcing the decision at the Fanatics office in New York on Wednesday night. Harper
The College Board releases a new framework for its AP African American Studies course
Emmitt Glynn teaches to a group of Baton Rouge Magnet High School students on Jan. 30, in Baton Rouge, La. On Wednesday, the College Board released an updated framework for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course, months after the nonprofit testing company came under intense scrutiny for engaging
Aaron Rodgers says Florida State got snubbed from College Football Playoff
Florida State has another supporter in its corner: Aaron Rodgers. The Seminoles’ punishment for winning the ACC and clinching a perfect 13-0 season was dropping from No. 4 to No. 5 in the rankings and missing out on the College Football Playoff. The decision came with plenty of controversy, understandably