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San Luis Obispo City Council Challenges Grand Jury Findings on Student Party Culture, Points Finger at Cal Poly

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — The San Luis Obispo City Council is poised to dismiss findings from the SLO County Grand Jury regarding the city’s handling of noise complaints linked to Cal Poly student parties. According to a staff report, city officials disagree with the jury’s conclusions and have opted to implement only a portion of its recommendations. The city’s response, spanning 14 pages, comes in light of the Grand Jury’s report released on June 23. While officials acknowledged their role in addressing neighborhood disturbances through law enforcement and education, they maintain that the root … Read more

Transgender Student Withdraws Lawsuit Against Idaho Sports Ban, Prioritizing Safety and Graduation

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Boise, Idaho — A transgender student who previously challenged Idaho’s ban on transgender athletes has opted to withdraw her lawsuit, expressing key concerns over personal safety and the desire to prioritize her education. Lindsay Hecox, a student at Boise State University, made the request to the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss the case that drew significant attention to the ongoing debate surrounding transgender rights in sports. Hecox, who transitioned and began competing as a female athlete, became the face of a legal battle after the Idaho Legislature passed a law in 2020 prohibiting transgender women … Read more

Federal Judge Rules Against Stonewall Jackson Name Restoration at Shenandoah School, Citing Student Rights

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WINCHESTER, Va. — A federal judge has ruled that renaming a Shenandoah Valley school after Confederate General Stonewall Jackson infringes on the rights of students. The decision comes amid ongoing debates over the legacy of Confederate figures in public spaces. The ruling was made by U.S. District Judge Norman K. Moon, who found that restoring Jackson’s name to the school would violate the First Amendment rights of students and parents who oppose the change. The judge emphasized that public schools should serve as beacons of inclusivity, not as reminders of a divisive past. This controversy … Read more

West Alabama Legislators Gear Up for 2026 Session with 13 Newly Prefiled Bills, Addressing Key Issues from Student Safety to Cannabis Regulation

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Three state legislators from West Alabama have prefiled a total of 13 bills for the upcoming January 2026 legislative session. Among them, Representative Ron Bolton has introduced five bills, while Senator Gerald Allen has submitted six, and Senator April Weaver has proposed two. Rep. Bolton’s bills address a variety of issues. One significant proposal, HB 29, seeks to include sexual extortion that results in the death of a minor under 18 within manslaughter charges. Another measure, HB 32, aims to revise weight and age limits for child passenger restraints and increase penalties for violations. Additionally, … Read more