Reflection on the Ukraine Action Summit, April 2025
My name is Sofia Poliakova. I am a sophomore majoring in Theater and Media Communications, and it’s already been a year since I’ve begun living in the USA. Originally, I’m from Ukraine, and in this difficult time for my country, I cannot stay indifferent. . .
Declining Student Loans Signal Progress in Access to Education
Student loan borrowing in the United States has reached its lowest point in over a decade, signaling a significant shift in how students fund their education. At Centenary College of Louisiana, where 69% of full-time undergraduate students receive student loan aid, this trend is particularly relevant. Through robust financial aid packages, Centenary exemplifies the national movement toward reduced reliance on student loans. . .
With the Ban and Revival of TikTok, What’s Going to be the Future of the App
On Jan. 19, Congress announced that the United States-wide TikTok ban would occur. This was news that had been anticipated for months in advance, but the TikTok community was unaware of how events would unfold. The ban was implemented due to growing concerns over data privacy and national security risks associated with the app's Chinese ownership. Lawmakers feared that TikTok could be used to collect sensitive information on American users and potentially share it with theChinese government. This decision reflects increasing tensions and a push for more stringent regulations on foreign-owned digital platforms. . .
Pope Francis Issues Letter to U.S. Bishops Denouncing Immigrant Crisis
On February 11, 2025, Pope Francis issued a letter to U.S. Bishops that criticized recent U.S. immigration policies and activities. In the letter, Francis recounts the history of Jesus of Nazareth and his family, who, in several instances, were emigrants, refugees, and homeless . . .
Getting the Most Out of Your Financial Aid
Navigating the financial aid system in college can feel like a huge challenge, and Centenary College of Louisiana is no different. With rising tuition and living expenses, having the right financial aid can sometimes make or break a student’s ability to continue their education. To get the inside scoop on how things are going at Centenary, The Conglomerate spoke with Lynette Viskozki, the Director of Financial Aid.
Is Biden Making Birth Control Free? Yes and No.
Is the Biden administration making birth control free? You may have heard the rumors that the Biden-Harris administration is planning on making over-the-counter birth control free and wondered if the rumors are true. The answer is: yes, but no . . .
What’s On Your Ballot
It’s news to no one that 2024 is an election year. It’s everywhere you look: the TV attack ads, the social media campaign trend contests, and the arguments at dinner tables across the country. But what you may not know is that November 5th is Election Day for more than just the presidential candidates.
Hurricane Francine’s Damage
Hurricane Francine was originally projected to hit most of Louisiana head on as a Cat 2, only to shift more towards Mississippi. Despite that shift, she still made landfall hitting Terrebonne Parish on Wednesday, September 11 with wind speeds of around 100 mph. As she made her way inland, she died down to a tropical storm.