Yahoo Home Giovanni Lavoile is a senior at Boston College majoring in English and Political Science. A native New Yorker, he complains about the city often but is adamant that it’s the best city in the world. He’s an avid fan of sports, primarily basketball (sadly, he’s been a Knicks fan his whole life), and music – Mac Miller, Frank Ocean, and Childish Gambino are just a few of his favorite artists. While at school, he writes for the Arts section of the independent student newspaper, The Heights.
Yahoo NewsPressure grows on Biden for more ambitious student loan forgiveness
Despite mounting pressure, President Biden hasn't yet offered any specific legislative proposal to forgive student loans.
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College students preparing for Thanksgiving navigate complex rules and high risks
As many college students prepare for Thanksgiving, they’re often being forced to make what could be for them and their families life-or-death decisions.
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'Ax Handle Saturday' rally will honor victims of Jacksonville race riot while Trump accepts nomination at White House
President Trump on Thursday will officially accept the Republican presidential nomination on the final night of the Republican National Convention from the White House lawn. The previously announced venue choice, Jacksonville, Fla., was problematic, particularly among Black Americans. Aug. 27 is the 60th anniversary of a notorious episode in the city: the bloody race riot known as “Ax Handle Saturday.”
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Brayden Harrington, a fellow stutterer, tells DNC how Biden helped and inspired him
Brayden Harrington, a 13-year-old from New Hampshire, spoke at the final night of the Democratic National Convention about how former Vice President Joe Biden helped him with his stutter.
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As wildfires rage, California Gov. Newsom uses DNC spot to attack Trump on climate change
As wildfires raged across much of his state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom used his slot at the Democratic National Convention Thursday to call attention to climate change, and President Trump’s denial of what he has derided as a “hoax.”
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Colleges navigate the uncertain world of a pandemic, as students and faculty fear for their safety
Universities have suffered staggering losses in revenue due to the pandemic, and they know that bringing students back would at least help alleviate the financial pressure. But many are struggling with how to safely bring students, faculty and staff back to campus.
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Eva Longoria plays starring role at Democratic National Convention
The actress Eva Longoria, who co-chaired President Barack Obama's reelection committee in 2012, introduced the first of four nights of the Democratic Party's online convention, based in Milwaukee.
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Pence visits University of Miami for launch of phase III vaccine trial amid dispute over in-person teaching
Vice President Mike Pence visited Florida on Monday to tout the University of Miami’s role in coronavirus vaccine testing, even as professors there have expressed concerns about being forced to return to classes in person amid surging numbers of cases in the state.