U-M World Performance: Graduate Capstone Show ‘Shikhandi’

TL/DR - The U-M Center for World Performance Studies is hosting graduate capstone performances where grad students present their final projects including dance, music, and storytelling influenced by cultural practices worldwide. The featured performance is by local traditional Indian dancer Sriyashi Dey, who presents a new piece that explores…

Scottsdale Schools Excel: A Triumph in Education by Lewis

TL/DR - The Scottsdale Unified School District has successfully passed an override, allowing the district to maintain competitive salaries for teachers and continue to invest in its students. Various programs including advanced placement, Career and Technical Education programs, gifted and honors classes, International Baccalaureate, Math and…

Experience the Magic: Lake Julian Festival of Lights Launch

TL/DR - Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is hosting its annual Festival of Lights at Lake Julian Park from Dec. 2 to Dec. 23. The festival offers both a walk-through experience on Dec. 2 and 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. and a drive-through experience for the rest of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be used to…

Vermont Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty for Palestinian Students

TL/DR - Jason J. Eaton, 48, is suspected of shooting three Palestinian college students in Burlington, Vermont, and pleaded not guilty at his arraignment hearing. The case is drawing national attention amid increasing reports of hate crimes, and authorities are investigating if the shooting was a hate crime. The three students, all 20 years old,…