The pandemic has played havoc with many things this year including college admissions.
As Sandy Hausman reports, applications at some schools were up dramatically, while other institutions appear to be falling short.
A Surprising Year for College Applications
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From NPR News- Stacey Abrams On Why Securing Voting Rights Is As Necessary Now As In The Past March 2, 2021In the wake of the historic 2020 election turnout, state legislatures across the U.S. are considering bills to make it harder to vote. Activist Stacey Abrams warns of a return to Jim Crow-era laws.
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