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| Friendship economy: Consumers pay to find community, connection |
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Novi — the united states is facing a “friendship recession.” Paid community groups are stepping in to help solve it.
on a warm summer evening, people in search of connection met at the maples golf club in novi, swimming in the pool and chatting together. In that moment, the loneliness plaguing many in america seemed to fade away for those gathered there.
the pool party was organized by a group called eventurous singles. With hundreds of paying members, eventurous singles exists to bring connection back into the world. It is far from the only paid community in michigan and nationwide to do that.
macomb township resident kleo chrisopoulos is one of those paying members who attended the saturday pool party. She’s grateful she decided to invest $24.99 a month to join the group, saying it has transformed her life.
“for somebody like me who’s very shy, very introverted, i’m not as quiet as i used to be, and my son, he sees it,” said chrisopoulos, a 47-year-old nurse. “He’s like, ‘she’s happy. She’s going out. She has friends.’ Now i’ve done things that i never saw myself doing, like ever. Things like getting up to the front of the group to do karaoke, participating in cold plunges and letting them take pictures.”
businesses built around bringing people together, from social clubs to recreational sports to networking groups, are finding lots of customers like chrisopoulos willing to pay to connect. Pew research center data from 2025 found that about 24% of adults under 30 and 16% of all u.S. Adults feel lonely all or most of the time. A 2024 harvard survey found that 17% of americans had no close friends. In 1990, that figure was just 3%.
as isolation grows, demand for structured social experiences is growing with it. Groups are emerging and expanding offerings centered around community; consumers increasingly view these types of memberships as worthwhile investments in building relationships and a sense of belonging.
kayaking, pickleball, dinner parties
melissa hesse, founder and event coordinator for eventurous singles, created the organization in 2023 when she herself was looking for connection.
“i had gone through a divorce and moved back from germany,” hesse said. “I found myself going through a phase in life i wasn’t used to — going from being busy 24/7 to now having some free time, and not really having people to share that time with. I was trying to find a group to do things with, and it was a dead end everywhere i looked.”
after finding nothing, hesse decided she would create her own community: “i decided to bring the people to me. So i started a hiking and kayaking facebook page, and found that there were a lot of people going through similar situations. The group grew really quickly. It grew to over 4,000 people in nine months, and we went from just hiking and kayaking to doing every single kind of event you could ever imagine, from vacations to circus acts.”
in march 2024, hesse realized that she would have to add a fee to expand offerings and conduct background checks on prospective members. Now the group offers the monthly $24.99 membership, has more than 600 paying members and offers both smaller daily activities and larger events and trips.
“we have events every single day of the week,” hesse said. “If there’s ever somebody that needs to get out of the house, we make sure there’s always an event they can go to. On the weekend, we try to do something in the morning, more like a hiking, kayaking or a bike ride event, and then, at night, we try to do a dinner and dancing event. Coming up, we have a huge party at oakland yard. There’s sand volleyball, an outdoor bar, a band and cornhole. It’s an amazing time that everybody talks about all year.”
the oakland yard party is one where, due to the scale, an additional charge will be required for those in attendance. Tickets for eventurous singles members cost $40 with a $1 fee. Tickets for non-members, who are allowed at this party, cost $45 with a $4.89 fee.
the ann arbor bicycle touring society also operates every day, offering bike rides for its upwards of 300 paying members. The society brings people together of all skill levels and backgrounds.
“it’s really a community environment, and we meet all walks of life, which is really exciting,” said dan harrison, president and chairman of the board. “You’re working with doctors, professors and housebuilders — everyone who wants to go out, have the exercise and have fun. Also, ‘bike to eat’ is what some people like to say when we bike to the dexter bakery. On the rides, you have people riding anywhere from 10 miles to 100 miles.”
the saline-lindenberg sister cities group is a slightly more niche gathering for those in the saline area interested in connecting with and celebrating their german roots. Hosting guests from lindenberg, germany, venturing to lindenberg themselves and meeting monthly, members of the paid group bring friendship to the international stage. Board chair jack ceo said he has grown close with both the saline and the lindenberg families he has met through the group.
“we think that it’s important that people understand where they come from,” ceo said. “We stay in lindenberg anywhere from 10 days to two weeks. Then my wife and i, we’ve gone over there when it wasn’t a scheduled visit, just on our own, and we’ve met with or even stayed with our friends in germany who we’ve stayed with in the past.”
stonewall sports is also an identity-based group. It is a nonprofit, nationwide lgbtq+ community-based sports organization with a chapter in detroit. Members can participate in free and paid events or join sports leagues, with registration fees ranging from $42 to $125 per player. The organization also offers a pay what you can fee waiver, allowing some members to pay less. Its membership numbers have grown quickly over the past year.
“the summer of 2025 was our first year hitting over 300 players for kickball,” co-sports director joel boyd said. “We added in an extra hour of indoor volleyball to increase capacity. We restructured pickleball to double the number of players. People are definitely looking for ways to get more involved, get out of the house and have those authentic in-person relationships again. It’s really cool seeing those week-one free agents walking in, and by the end of the day or 10 weeks later, you see them walking out with new friends, and coming back for new sports.”
‘we are so meant for connection’
other groups are also seeing increasing participation, including sororities, a long-standing part of college tradition for women. In 2025, the national panhellenic council saw a registration increase of more than 10% at 129 monitored campuses, with 6,016,248 women as initiated members. While sororities are nothing new, the increased participation and willingness to pay stem from a world dominated by technology, said trinity koppus, a junior at central michigan university who is president of the collegiate panhellenic council on the mount pleasant campus.
“the world we live in today, with it being so focused on technology, it’s kind of broken down people’s abilities to create connections and build a community organically,” koppus said. “The popularity of joining (a) sorority or fraternity while in college is that it gives people structure and re-teaches you how to connect and talk to people — not only the people within your organization, but those in the greater community through service activities and connections with different organizations.”
several fraternity members feel the same. “People are seeking community, especially after covid, and this is such a great community,” western michigan university student brady taylor said. His fraternity, phi delta theta, started during covid on zoom and has grown to 50 members. Meanwhile, tennyson corbett, president of western michigan’s pi kappa alpha chapter, has seen his grow from around 20 members before covid to around 90-100 members now.
connection is essential to well-being, even if remote work makes it hard, amalia miralrio, a detroit clinical social worker and sex therapist, explained: “really, we are so meant for connection and meant for relationships. But loneliness is common. It’s a mix of both these external circumstances, like remote work, and then also what’s happening inside their own lives and their ability to make use of connections.”
for entrepreneurs, the simultaneous difficulty and necessity of connection means a world of opportunity, said laurel ofstein, faculty director of the michigan state university burgess institute for entrepreneurship and innovation.
“at the burgess institute, we have several students that have proposed ideas for meetups for people interested in getting together to play sports together or even just to go out socially,” ofstein said. “I see a real need. There seems to be this loneliness epidemic, and people are really seeking community to the degree where they’re willing to pay for it.”
for many, miralrio explained, the structure that these paid memberships offer can help to overcome some of the internal factors holding people back: “there are so many ways that people can get in their own way when it comes to reaching out. Having built-in structure removes some of that anxiety by providing that frame, schedule and some sense of community expectations. It can help people feel like they know what to expect. They can relax and just focus on connecting.”
eventurous singles member chrisopoulos agreed, saying the paywall is reassuring for people who are anxious: “i know some people are skeptical of the paid social group. They say, ‘how desperate am i that i’ve paid to make friends?’ It’s not really that. What it does is it takes the guesswork out. It removes the hardest part, which is like making that first step.”
that is not to say that the paywall removes all the difficulties and anxieties. Redford township resident joe sanchez has been a paying member of eventurous singles since june 2024, but it took him until september 2025 to start participating.
“i started paying for the group, and it took me 15 months before i actually went to an event,” sanchez said. “It was so hard for me to get over that strange anxiety. Finally, they posted a treerunner event, something i’ve been wanting to do for seven years but never had someone to do this with. I didn’t want that to be my first thing, so i showed up to karaoke on monday. I was introduced to this one guy when i walked in, and he immediately made me feel so comfortable. Then, it came time for me to do my song, and everybody was cheering and going crazy for me.”
for sanchez, this moment was the start of a rewarding personal journey. Now he attends three to four events a week, and gets together with others from the community even more often.
“i’ve made so many friends,” sanchez said. “There’s so many different things now that i’m no longer afraid of that i can go out and experience. I would have never taken a line dancing class before. Never. But i went and had an absolute blast. It’s really amazing the personal growth that i’ve made at 49 years old. It’s unreal.”
koppus has seen similar growth after becoming part of greek life: “i really struggled with making connections for the first few months before i decided to join a sorority. I thought i would give a sorority a try, and that was really the first time that i had someone taking the time out of their day to get to know me. It’s really brought me out of my shell. I definitely think it was worth the investment.”
for organizers of paid social groups, seeing the impact of their work can be powerful and fulfilling.
detroit young professionals offers several events a year to help young adults network and grow professionally. Michael wheeler, board chair, said he has felt pride in the connections he has seen members make: “we’ve had people come to us and say they found their life partner through a dyp event. That they’ve found realtors and best friends, and pretty much any type of beneficial human connection you can think of.”
hesse echoed the sentiment: “it’s really surreal. My mission is to help people not feel like they’re lonely, and live their best lives. We’ve had nine couples that have gotten engaged, and just thousands of people finding their best friends, their soulmates. It’s just amazing to watch it all happen.”
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| NYT Midi Hints and Answers Today: August 04, 2026 |
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Today’s nyt the midi answers today guide for august 04, 2026 is here with helpful hints before the full solutions. If you’re trying to finish the puzzle without immediately spoiling every entry, the clues below should point you in the right direction.
you’ll find both across and down hints first, followed by the complete nyt crossword: the midi answers for every clue in today’s puzzle.
about today’s nyt midi crossword puzzle
august 04, 2026’s nyt midi crossword puzzle offers a fairly approachable solving experience with a nice blend of everyday vocabulary, pop culture references, abbreviations, and light wordplay. Many clues rely on common expressions or straightforward definitions, while a handful include playful question marks that encourage thinking beyond the literal meaning.
the puzzle is well balanced, making it suitable for newer solvers while still giving experienced crossword fans a few clever entries to untangle. Several clues reference television, music, and internet culture, and there are also a few classic crossword staples mixed in. Overall, it’s a satisfying midweek-style challenge that rewards careful reading without becoming overly tricky.
nyt midi – across hints and answers for august 04, 2026
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| cold treat on a stick | frozen summer dessert with a wooden handle | icepop |
| singer johnny’s last words before leaving folsom prison? | A humorous farewell with prison slang | cashout |
| like a child stretching to see flavors at an ice cream shop, maybe | standing on tiptoes | ontiptoes |
| u.S. Intelligence org. | Three-letter federal agency | nsa |
| level of a cake | one cake layer | tier |
| rapper cardi calls it a wrap? | Garment with sleeves, jokingly | brolls |
| “that’s the truth!” | Expression of agreement | iswear |
| musician taylor moving on to her next era? | Ending one phase for another | swiftexit |
| enchanted ___ room (south pacific-themed disney attraction) | tropical disney show | tiki |
| game before a final | tournament round before championship | semi |
| leave out | fail to include | omit |
| “___: ares” (2025 sci-fi sequel) | disney sci-fi franchise | tron |
nyt midi – down hints and answers for august 04, 2026
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| one of many on a smartphone home screen | tappable mobile shortcut | icon |
| tuna fish containers | small metal packages | cans |
| “dónde ___ la biblioteca?” | Common spanish verb | esta |
| the eagles, on sports tickers | philadelphia football abbreviation | phi |
| alley-___ | basketball highlight play | oop |
| finally close the book on | finish completely | puttorest |
| work like a dog | labor tirelessly | toil |
| wriggly swimmer | long fish | eel |
| typical ditch day participants: abbr. | College students | srs |
| seem suitable for | befit | fit |
| ___ race (corporate grind) | competitive workplace phrase | rat |
| “that ___ be expected” | common saying | can |
| go for a dip | swim casually | swim |
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| Hamilton County school board candidates on testing, vouchers and ExEd |
| Posted on Tuesday, August 04 @ 00:01:09 PDT (9 reads) | |
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Hamilton county school board candidates on testing, vouchers and exed
hamilton county, tenn. — With hamilton county voters set to choose school board candidates in thursdays primary election, newschannel 9 reached out to each candidate to hear where they stand on some of the biggest issues facing local schools.
here are the candidates on the ballot:
- district 3: ashley r dillon, dr. Ruth walker, sandy pricer
- district 5: thessela white
- district 6: cindy fain and ben connor
- district 8: sabrina daniel and katie perkins
- district 9 gary kuehn and jordan hammond
we reached out to each candidate with a series of questions, and so far we have heard back from eight of them.
here are those questions and what each candidate had to say.
what are one or two of your top priorities as a school board member?
- sandy pricer: every student deserves to learn in a school where they feel safe, supported, and ready to succeed. Safety includes secure campuses, strong relationships, attention to students’ mental well-being, and classrooms where learning can flourish. Just as importantly, we need to recognize that success looks different for every student. Not every student is college-bound—and that’s okay. Our responsibility is to make sure every graduate is prepared for their next step, whether that’s college, a skilled trade, military service, or entering the workforce. I want to continue expanding career pathways, internships, hands-on learning, and partnerships with local businesses so students graduate with real opportunities and employers have a strong local workforce.
- dr. Ruth walker: my top priority is to ensure our school board is making intentional, evidence-based decisions that benefit our students, educators, and families. That means strengthening evidence-based supports such as mental health and exceptional education services, retaining excellent educators, and preparing students for college, careers, or skilled trades. It also means creating meaningful pathways for community input, including a district 3 advisory council of parents and educators, so decisions are informed by both data and the voices of the people our schools serve.
- cindy fain: my top priorities and goals are raising reading and math proficiency, ensuring every child learns how to read by the end of second grade. To achieve this, i propose implementing community-driven support programs, such as recruiting retired men and women from our local neighborhoods to volunteer in classrooms as reading buddies and math tutors, providing vital one-on-one attention to students without adding to the administrative budget. I will advocate complete transparency by making the district budget and curriculum easily accessible online so parents and taxpayers can review how and where funds are spent and what is being taught in our classrooms.
- ashley dillon: my top priority as a school board member is transparency, ensuring parents have the information necessary to make the best possible choices for their children. My second priority is making sure that we are focusing on the basics of reading, writing, math, and critical thinking, so that every student in hamilton county schools has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
- gary kuehn: continued additions of future ready programs not just in specified centers, but also in our regular high school settings and 612 settings.The second is showing teacher value by providing more planning time, choice of professional development and smaller teacher pupil ratios.
- thessela white: one of my main priorities is making sure every student becomes a strong, confident reader early on. That starts with solid earlyliteracy instruction and giving teachers the tools and training they need to support students at every level. When kids can read well, it opens the door to success in every other subject and sets them up for longterm achievement. I’m also focused on keeping great teachers in our schools. That means creating a work environment where educators feel supported, respected, and equipped to do their best work. Competitive pay, fewer unnecessary administrative tasks, better classroom resources, and strong mentorship programs all play a role. When teachers stay, students benefit—and our schools become stronger and more stable.
- ben connor: as a father of four daughters and a current school board member, my focus is simple: put students and teachers first. My priorities are investing in our students and supporting the teachers who make learning possible every day. That means expanding access to school counselors and early intervention services so every student feels safe, supported, and ready to learn. It also means providing competitive teacher pay and the classroom resources needed to attract and retain great educators while continuing to address aging school buildings and critical infrastructure needs.
- katie perkins: my top priority is ensuring every student, in every zip code, has access to the resources they need to succeed. Every school deserves fair funding, safe learning environments, and the support necessary for students and teachers to thrive. I also want to address the districts deferred maintenance challenges. Too many of our schools have aging facilities that impact safety and student well-being. We need long-term solutions, not temporary fixes.
would you advocate for less required exams? If so, how do you propose evaluating students progress?
- sandy pricer: i support evaluating whether every required assessment is providing meaningful value. Testing has an important place because it helps identify learning gaps, measure progress, and ensure accountability. However, excessive testing can reduce valuable instructional time. I support a balanced approach that includes state-required assessments while also relying on classroom performance, teacher evaluations, projects, writing assignments, and other measures that provide a more complete picture of a student’s learning and growth. The goal should always be helping students learn—not simply preparing them to take another test.
- dr. Ruth walker: the feedback ive consistently heard from both parents and educators is that we need less testing. At the same time, as a researcher i know we need meaningful data to evaluate how our schools and students are doing. I support evaluating whether every required assessment provides information that meaningfully improves instruction. Research suggests that formative classroom assessments and timely teacher feedback are often more effective for improving learning than increasing standardized testing. We should continue meeting state requirements while ensuring assessments are purposeful, provide actionable information, and do not unnecessarily reduce instructional time.
- cindy fain: yes, i would advocate for reducing the heavy burden of required standardized exams so that our classrooms can focus more on genuine teaching and learning. Over-testing creates unnecessary stress on both the teachers and students, and it creates loss of instructional time. Instead of relying heavily on standardized testing, we can evaluate student progress through more practical measures such as classroom-based performance tasks. Assessing students on applications of reading, writing, and math through daily work and collaborative assignments rather than one-size-fits-all testing formats. Also, students can continue to demonstrate what they have learned through hands-on projects and presentations. This will give students critical thinking and problem-solving skills along with long term retention.
- ashley dillon: i would advocate for fewer required exams due to trusting both our teachers and the beginning of the year and end of the year exams. Some testing is helpful to get a universal understanding of what has been taught and what needs additional focus, but the large amount of testing that we had during the 25-26 school year was exhausting to both students and parents.
- gary kuehn: yes, i previously was for fewer practice exams and i continue to be for fewer practice exams. One practice assessment in each tested area would be plenty at the most, two but only in the core classes of math and language arts.
- thessela white: testing is important because it helps us understand how much students are actually learning. But we also have to rethink how we test so it doesn’t become a negative experience. Many students do well with everyday classroom work, yet struggle when the pressure of a big exam sets in. That tells us the issue isn’t ability—it’s the format. There are better, more useful ways to measure student achievement. Teachercreated assessments allow teachers to check understanding in ways that match what’s being taught. Growthfocused benchmarks can be shorter, lowstress assessments that track improvement over time instead of labeling students based on a single test.The goal isn’t to remove testing—it’s to make sure our assessments actually help students learn and give teachers the information they need without adding unnecessary stress.
- ben connor: i support the right amount of testing, not simply more or less testing. We need meaningful assessments that tell us whether students are learning, teachers have the resources they need, and our schools are preparing students for success after graduation. Accountability matters, but so does using instructional time wisely. At the same time, i’ve heard from parents and teachers who are frustrated by excessive testing and the disruption it causes. If an assessment doesn’t provide meaningful information that improves student learning, we should question why we’re giving it. Rather than eliminating accountability, i believe we should make testing more efficient. Whenever possible, assessments should fit within a normal class period instead of consuming entire school days. We should focus on high-quality, purposeful assessments that measure student progress while minimizing disruptions to learning. Our goal should be simple: collect the data we need to ensure students are succeeding without allowing testing to become the focus of the school year.
- katie perkins: i support reducing unnecessary testing while still maintaining accountability. Standardized assessments have value, but they shouldnt dominate classroom instruction or create unnecessary stress for students and teachers. Student progress should be measured through a balanced approach that includes classroom performance, teacher assessments, projects, and critical thinking—not just a single test score. I want teachers spending more time teaching and less time preparing students for tests.
do you think school vouchers have impacted hamilton county schools? Would you vote in favor of expanding vouchers?
- sandy pricer: education freedom scholarships are now tennessee law, and local school boards do not determine whether vouchers exist or expand. That authority rests with the state legislature. As a school board member, my responsibility would be to ensure hamilton county schools remains financially responsible and continues providing an excellent education for every student who attends our schools. We must understand the financial impacts of state policy while focusing on what we can control: strengthening our schools, supporting our teachers, and serving our students well.
- dr. Ruth walker: school vouchers have affected hamilton county schools by diverting public funding away from the schools that educate approximately 90% of tennessee students. I understand why some families seek alternatives when they feel our public schools have not adequately supported their child. As the parent of a child with autism, i understand those frustrations. However, i do not believe the solution is to spend less on public schools. During the first year of tennessees voucher program, 72% of hamilton county recipients were already attending private schools, meaning the program primarily subsidized existing private school tuition. The current voucher is worth about $7,500, while tuition at many local private schools exceeds $20,000. Research consistently shows that increased investment in public education improves student outcomes. I believe we should invest more in strengthening our public schools, not less.
- cindy fain: i have never favored school vouchers, and i would not vote in favor of expanding them. Diverting public tax dollars away from our public school system, which serves most of our children, deprives classrooms, teachers, and essential programs of the critical funding they desperately need. Our priority must be strengthening and fully supporting our local public schools so that every child, regardless of zip code, has access to an exceptional education.
- ashley dillon: from the research i have done, it appears that most students who receive vouchers did not leave public schools, but were already attending either private schools or were homeschooled when applied for and received vouchers. The vouchers are not a school board issue and do not get to be voted on by the hamilton county school board. Vouchers are decided at the state level. Hamilton county has done a wonderful job of allowing for parent choices through the school choice options and future ready institutes.
- gary kuehn: yes, i believe vouchers or whatever title is the correct title to call them has affected hamilton county schools and if given a vote, then no i would not vote for vouchers. I believe our school choice that we offer in hamilton county is already a great product.
- thessela white: yes. Vouchers have contributed to a decrease in student enrollment in public schools, and every tax dollar that goes toward the voucher program is a dollar taken away from public education. When enrollment drops, the cost of keeping a public school open doesn’t disappear—we end up spending more per student just to maintain basic operations. That puts additional strain on already limited resources.I am not in favor of expanding vouchers. My priority is strengthening public schools, and expanding vouchers would continue shifting funding away from the students and teachers who rely on our public system every day.
- katie perkins: school vouchers have impacted the state of tennessee. The program uses millions of taxpayer dollars, that in the past, have gone the public-school systems. It allocates that money to parents who have children in private schools. The idea that parents, who cannot afford to send their children to private schools, can afford it by using vouchers is false. There is not one private school that has an annual tuition in hamilton county that is covered completely by tn school vouchers. This means that even if your student is awarded the entire amount of the tn voucher funds, you will still be paying out of pocket. I am an advocate of fair funding. The way the tn school voucher system is currently set up is not fair. Tennessee sits near the bottom of the country in public school investment. Tennessee kids get less funding in the nation than anywhere else. Tennessee is taxing the poorest families the hardest and then underfunding their schools. People paying the most into the system are the least likely to benefit from it. I want families to be able to decide the school that is best for them, and i want lower income families to have a choice. But the design of this system has many flaws. My priority is investing in the schools that serve every student. I will fight to keep public education funding in public schools.
- ben connor: no. I do not support expanding school vouchers. Vouchers divert public tax dollars away from our public schools, despite the fact that public schools continue to serve the vast majority of students in hamilton county. Every dollar sent to a private school through a voucher program is a dollar that cannot be invested in teacher salaries, student mental health services, classroom resources, transportation, or maintaining safe, modern school buildings. Hamilton county schools already face significant challenges, including aging facilities, staffing shortages, and increasing student needs. Expanding vouchers would only make those challenges more difficult by reducing the resources available to the students who remain in our public schools. My priority as a school board member is strengthening every public school so that every child, regardless of their zip code or family income, has access to a high-quality education. That means investing in teachers, supporting students, and making sure our neighborhood schools have the resources they need to succeed.
- katie perkins: school vouchers have impacted the state of tennessee. The program uses millions of taxpayer dollars, that in the past, have gone the public-school systems. It allocates that money to parents who have children in private schools. The idea that parents, who cannot afford to send their children to private schools, can afford it by using vouchers is false. There is not one private school that has an annual tuition in hamilton county that is covered completely by tn school vouchers. This means that even if your student is awarded the entire amount of the tn voucher funds, you will still be paying out of pocket. I am an advocate of fair funding. The way the tn school voucher system is currently set up is not fair. Tennessee sits near the bottom of the country in public school investment. Tennessee kids get less funding in the nation than anywhere else. Tennessee is taxing the poorest families the hardest and then underfunding their schools. People paying the most into the system are the least likely to benefit from it. I want families to be able to decide the school that is best for them, and i want lower income families to have a choice. But the design of this system has many flaws. My priority is investing in the schools that serve every student. I will fight to keep public education funding in public schools.
what was your evaluation of current board members voting to end the memorandum of understanding with centerstone last school year?
- sandy pricer: mental health support remains critically important for many students. At the same time, school boards have a responsibility to regularly review partnerships to ensure they continue meeting the needs of students, families, and the district. I believe decisions like this should be based on data, effectiveness, accountability, and whether services can be delivered in the best possible way. Regardless of the provider, i support ensuring students have access to quality mental health resources while maintaining transparency with families and accountability for outcomes.
- dr. Ruth walker: my concern was never about replacing one provider with another. It was ending services for approximately 2,500 students before a replacement system was in place to ensure continuity of care. School-based mental health services are essential because many students are only able to receive counseling at school due to barriers such as transportation, cost, scheduling, and caregiver availability. Tennessee ranks 50th in the nation for youth mental health access, and suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth ages 10 to 17. Since the transition to five different providers, school-based mental health services use has declined by about 40%. This raises important questions about whether students can access the care they need. Decisions made by our school board that affect student mental health should be guided by careful planning, continuity of services, and evidence showing that changes improve access and outcomes.
- cindy fain: that transition should have been handled much better by setting up alternative mental health partners before removing centerstone, ensuring students didnt experience an abrupt gap in care. However, the situation was subsequently addressed when centerstone was brought back alongside five other mental health partners, broadening the network of support available to our students.
- ashley dillon: the current board members could have potentially avoided the controversy over voting to end the memorandum of understanding with centerstone last school year by taking a two part approach. The first part of handling the issue would have been to share the details of the matter from their own media platforms. Many details of the issue were misunderstood due to the public’s interpretation of the media’s understanding and portrayal of the issue. The second part of the approach would have been to address the issue during summer break, allowing for a clarification of services and providers when students are not at school and the demand for services is reduced. The families receiving services from centerstone should have been provided with clear communication about the reasons behind the pause in services and with a list of options to continue services. Ultimately, client care, is a counselor’s responsibility according the american counseling association (aca) code of ethics and centerstone did, and should continue to, seek out creative ways to be able to provide the best possible care for their clients.
- gary kuehn: we offered a better product for students and parents with the counseling mou that allowed for five different counseling services rather than the two previously.
- thessela white: i was disappointed in that decision. Now more than ever, many of our students need access to mentalhealth services. When we remove those supports, we risk stunting students’ growth—academically, socially, and emotionally. Without early intervention, small challenges can turn into bigger issues that affect behavior, attendance, and overall learning. A student who can come to class with positive emotional support and consistent counseling has a much better chance of succeeding. Mentalhealth services aren’t an “extra”—they’re part of what helps students stay focused, feel safe, and be ready to learn.
- ben connor: voting to end the memorandum with centerstone was a complete disaster. Ending students’ access to free, school-based mental health services without having another plan in place was absolutely the wrong decision.From the beginning, i opposed ending those services because i believed our students deserved continuity of care. When the board voted to terminate the agreement, i immediately worked through every appropriate board channel over the following three months to restore those services while a long-term solution could be developed. I was proud to help lead the effort that ultimately restored services for students. School-based mental health care matters because many families simply cannot access these services outside the school day. Parents may be working, transportation can be a barrier, students may have jobs after school, or they may be participating in extracurricular activities that prepare them for college. Providing services where students already are removes those obstacles and ensures they receive the support they need. Having licensed mental health professionals in our schools also benefits every classroom. When a student is experiencing a crisis, that child can receive immediate care from a trained professional instead of the teacher having to stop instruction for an entire class. The student gets the support they need, and the rest of the class can continue learning. The public response made it clear that our community values school-based mental health services. I have never seen more engagement from parents, educators, and community members on a single issue during my time on the board. Their voices reinforced what i believed from the start: these services are essential, and our students are better served when they have access to them at school. I remain proud that i never wavered in supporting our students’ access to free, school-based mental health services, and i will continue fighting to ensure those supports remain available for every child who needs them.
- katie perkins: pulling centerstone was an abrupt disruption to our student’s mental well-being. This was a dangerous decision, and ending the centerstone partnership was the wrong decision. For more than a decade, centerstone provided school-based mental health services with parental consent, giving students access to care in a familiar and trusted environment. The parent involvement made it feel safe. The reinstatement of centerstone has occurred but not without fall out. Insurance companies have dropped some of the students who benefited from the counseling. Now parents have other options of mental health care services. I will always applaud having parental choice, but many of these additional mental health care options use telehealth and do not take insurance, which is an inconvenience for many families. Mental health is directly connected to student success. As a school board member, i will always support expanding access to quality mental health services while keeping parents informed and involved in decisions affecting their children.
how would you support exceptional education students? Do you feel hamilton county schools has adequate supports in exed?
- sandy pricer: every student deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, including students receiving exceptional education services. Our educators and specialists work incredibly hard, but there is always room to strengthen support. I want to continue listening to parents, teachers, therapists, and administrators to identify where additional resources, staffing, or training may be needed. As a board member, i would advocate for ensuring students receive the services required under their individualized education plans, supporting the professionals who provide those services, and monitoring outcomes so we can continually improve. Success should be measured not only by compliance, but by whether students are making meaningful progress and families feel supported throughout the process.
- dr. Ruth walker: as the parent of a child with autism, this issue is both personal and professional. Hamilton countys exceptional education program is currently designated by the tennessee department of education as needs substantial intervention. We are the only district in tennessee with this designation, meaning we have significant work to do to better serve students with disabilities. I support fully staffing exceptional education, including interventionists, educational assistants, school psychologists, and related service providers. Federal law through the individuals with disabilities education act (idea) says students should be educated in the least restrictive environment, meaning they should be able to learn alongside their peers whenever appropriate. Too often, families are forced to send one child to their neighborhood school while another is bused across the county just to receive the services they need. Thats hard on families, expensive for taxpayers, and not the direction we should be moving. By investing in more exceptional education staff across our district, we can bring services closer to students, reduce transportation costs, rely less on expensive contracted providers for evaluations, and better meet the needs of our students.
- cindy fain: supporting exceptional education (exed) students requires ensuring that our classrooms have the right direct resources, but current support in hamilton county schools face significant strain. We must ensure that taxpayer and district dollars are guarded and funneled directly into supporting exceptional education teachers, aides, and specialized classroom tools rather than expanding top heavy central office bureaucracy. To fix this, we need strict budget accountability to prioritize funding on the front lines—empowering special educators and protecting vital resources for students with unique learning and developmental needs.
- ashley dillion: supporting exceptional education students should be a priority due to educational, safety, and legal considerations. There are many federal laws governing exceptional education, and we must respect and comply with these expectations. When attending individualized education program (iep) and section 504 plan meetings, parents should be provided with a list of services available as options for their students. This allows families to partner with the school in providing the best possible learning environment for their children. To fulfill the “every student learns” commitment outlined in opportunity 2030, we must continue to dedicate time and attention to ensuring that exceptional education students are receiving the services they need to be able to succeed.
- gary kuehn: we have increased the budget funds for exceptional education. We have gone beyond what state funds and federal funds provide for us. We need more funding for ex ed through our state and federal leaders. The state at this time is discussing additional funds for exceptional education.
- thessela white: supporting exceptional education students means making sure they have what they need to learn, grow, and feel included. That looks like strong individualized supports, welltrained teachers, and families being part of the process. Every exed student deserves steady services, clear communication, and a classroom where their strengths are recognized and their needs are met.
- ben connor: exceptional education students and their families deserve schools that meet them where they are, rather than fitting them into a system designed for someone else. I ran for school board because every student, including our exceptional education students, deserves support. I will continue to advocate for staffing models and programs that are tailored to individual student needs, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.Honestly, i think hamilton county schools are doing great things, but there is still more work to do. I have been impressed with the passion of our teachers and the implementation of new resources, including stipends for teachers serving the more involved students. Hamilton county is also partnering with utc and utilizing student teachers, professional supports, and community involvement for these hard-to-fill positions. However, we need to strengthen early intervention, expand inclusive classrooms with the appropriate supports beginning in kindergarten, and increase vocational training and community partnerships that prepare students for life after graduation. I also know many families are concerned about staffing shortages and the possibility of students being moved from their zoned schools. Families deserve a voice in those decisions before they are made. I will continue fighting for a fully staffed, sustainable exceptional education program that supports students, families, and the educators who serve them.
- katie perkins: exceptional education students deserve individualized support, experienced teachers, and the resources necessary to help them reach their full potential. Hamilton county has many dedicated educators, but we continue to face shortages in exceptional education. Recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers must be a priority, along with ensuring they have the training, classroom support, and compensation they need to succeed. Strong support for teachers ultimately means stronger support for students. |
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| Another Lamoriello GM tenure ends in the NY Islanders organization |
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One year after lou lamoriellos tenure as new york islanders general manager came to an end, another chapter of the lamoriello era has closed.
with the islanders officially announcing the hiring of evan gold as assistant general manager, the organization also confirmed that gold will become the first general manager of the hamilton hammers, replacing chris lamoriello as the clubs american hockey league general manager.
it marks the end of chris lamoriellos nine-year run overseeing the islanders top developmental affiliate. Since taking over bridgeport prior to the 2017-18 season, lamoriello compiled a 293-279-73 record. His teams reached the calder cup playoffs three times, although one of those appearances came during the pandemic-shortened qualifying format.
while the on-ice results were mixed, lamoriello played an important role in developing many of the players who eventually reached the nhl, managing the organizations affiliate through coaching changes, roster turnover and the challenges that accompanied the covid-19 seasons.
the move also represents another significant organizational shift under general manager mathieu darche.
since replacing lou lamoriello last summer, darche has steadily reshaped the hockey operations department. Hiring gold—who spent the past 12 seasons with the boston bruins and most recently guided providence to the ahls best regular-season record—continues that process while placing a new voice in charge of player development.
chris lamoriello isnt leaving the organization, however.
according to the islanders, he will remain involved in player personnel decisions while working closely with the clubs amateur, college and professional scouting departments. As first reported by stefen rosner, those responsibilities will continue during the 2026-27 season, although lamoriellos contract status beyond this year has not been disclosed.
a year after lou lamoriellos departure marked the beginning of a new era on long island, chris lamoriellos move out of the ahl general managers office represents another reminder that the islanders are continuing to chart a new course from the top down.
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| Football Preview: Bonneville Lakers- McGuire era begins with culture, consistenc |
| Posted on Tuesday, August 04 @ 00:01:09 PDT (19 reads) | |
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By james tate
overall region 5 outlook
region 5 enters the 2026 season with momentum, returning star power, and a clear sense of unfinished business. Fremont set the standard last fall, remarkably, in its first year in the league, rolling to a 6–0 region record and claiming the title with a blend of discipline, depth, and week?To?Week consistency. Their debut season didn’t just crown a champion; it reshaped the competitive landscape. Every program spent the offseason recalibrating, retooling, and preparing to chase down the silverwolves.
they’ll face a region loaded with proven playmakers. West field returns one of the most explosive athletes in utah high school football: wide receiver gavin ortegon, a 2025 deseret news first team all?State selection whose acceleration and ball?Tracking ability make him a threat to tilt a game instantly. His connection with quarterback easton eilertson, a 2025 all?State honorable mention recipient, gives the longhorns one of the premier passing tandems in 5a and a foundation capable of challenging fremont’s crown.
box elder brings back the region’s top returning running back in senior judd howells, a 2025 second team all?State selection who runs with patience, toughness, and a knack for finishing plays. His path is cleared by ricki jones, a 2025 all?State honorable mention lineman whose physical presence anchors the bees’ identity up front. With that pairing, box elder enters 2026 with a reliable offensive core and the potential to control games on the ground.
beyond the headliners, the region remains as deep and unpredictable as ever. Roy continues to develop athletic, multi?Positional talent. Clearfield leans on defensive grit and physicality. Northridge has quietly assembled one of its most intriguing skill groups in years. Bonneville brings steady growth and a roster capable of surprising teams if overlooked. The margins between these programs remain razor?Thin, and the weekly battles will once again define the playoff picture.
star power, rising underclassmen, coaching continuity, and a defending champion that proved it belongs. Region 5 has all the ingredients for another season of tight friday nights and a title race that won’t be settled early. This league is built for drama, and 2026 promises plenty of it. Region 5 football preview – bonneville lakers leadoff.
head coach: connor mcguire
2025 record: overall (0-10) region (0-7)
the bonneville lakers are starting over, not in desperation, but with purpose. After a 0–10 season in 2025, the program turned to a familiar face with a fresh vision. Head coach connor mcguire, a former bonneville assistant and longtime roy high offensive coordinator, steps into his first year as head coach, determined to rebuild the lakers from the ground up.
and for mcguire, the rebuild starts long before x’s and o’s.
a staff built with intention
“the #1 thing i focused on was assembling an all?Star coaching staff,” coach mcguire said. “We have an incredible group of coaches who understand what it takes to develop the skill sets and relationships with the kids required to be successful.”
that emphasis on relationships is paired with a daily commitment to core values, habits and behaviors mcguire believes shape both athletes and people.
“these are things that are important to be great human beings,” coach mcguire said. “We firmly believe these traits cross over into how successful teams operate.”
reclaiming bonneville’s identity
bonneville has always prided itself on toughness. Coach mcguire wants that identity back at the center of everything the lakers do.
“i want our identity to be tough, resilient, and disciplined,” coach mcguire said. “Bonneville has a strong history of being a tough team. We want to keep building on that and become great at battling through hard times.”
a system shaped by a wide?Ranging football journey
coach mcguire’s football background is unusually diverse for a first?Year head coach, and he believes that variety will directly influence bonneville’s style of play.
he played at roy high, then snow college, then spent time at the university of montana before finishing his career at utah state. His coaching path began in logan as a strength and conditioning ga, a role he says still impacts how he trains teams today.
“this has helped tremendously with our weight room training for all teams i’ve been able to coach up to this point,” coach mcguire said.
from there, he coached at bonneville for three seasons before coordinating roy high’s offense for four years. Now, he brings that blend of bonneville familiarity and roy?Style creativity back to the lakers.
“as a staff, we feel like drawing on the successes of our past experiences will help guide us to success,” coach mcguire said.
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returning production on defense
while bonneville is rebuilding its identity under a new staff, the lakers aren’t starting from scratch on the field. The defense returns several of its most productive players from last season, led by senior linebacker cache jensen, who anchored the unit with 78 tackles in 2025. His presence gives the lakers a proven leader in the middle of the field, and a tone?Setter for the toughness coach mcguire wants the program to embody.
cache’s brother, cai jensen, was another key contributor, finishing with 44 total stops as a sophomore. Junior grayson borchert added 39 tackles, giving bonneville a trio of returning defenders who have already shown they can handle varsity workloads.
that returning production gives coach mcguire and his staff a foundation to build on as they overhaul the system and expectations.
size and versatility up front
bonneville’s offensive line will feature one of the most intriguing players in region 5: d’artagnan walls, a 6?Foot 7 senior who coach mcguire believes is ready to become a force in the trenches. His size, length, and senior experience make him a natural anchor for a unit that will be central to the lakers’ offensive identity.
junior carson wilkens will be counted on heavily as well, playing on both sides of the ball. His versatility and motor fit the staff’s emphasis on resilience and discipline, and he’s expected to be one of the lakers’ most important two?Way contributors this fall.
early buy?In and emerging leaders
despite the program’s recent struggles, coach mcguire has been encouraged by what he’s seen since taking over.
“i’ve seen a lot of positivity, quite a bit of buy?In, and tons of support gathering more resources for this school that these kids deserve,” coach mcguire said.
leadership is emerging across the roster, with coach mcguire highlighting a long list of players who have stepped forward: cache and cai jensen, borchert, wilkens, parley brand, walls, jeremiah thomas, polo afuvai, colt waters, carlos perez, cohen howell, boston chipman, and kayne linkus, among others.
it’s a group that reflects the staff’s emphasis on accountability, not just on the field, but in the classroom and community.
colt waters
“we need to learn how to work hard, how to work through adversity, and that everything we do is either making us better or worse,” coach mcguire said. “We really want to emphasize little things, and not just football?Specific things — grades, citizenship, respecting teachers.”
if there’s a theme that runs through every part of coach mcguire’s vision, it’s consistency, and he believes it starts with relationships.
“we really want to emphasize building strong relationships with our players, being committed to the process, and being consistent in everything we do,” coach mcguire said. “We become consistent people; we will play consistent football.”
a community ready to rally
perhaps the biggest spark in coach mcguire’s first months on the job has come from outside the locker room.
“the community support is a massive factor for this program,” coach mcguire said. “We’re running multiple youth football camps, youth coaches clinics, and open communication.”
that support is already producing visible upgrades. A major weight?Room renovation is underway, and coach mcguire teased a “new look” for friday nights that fans will have to wait a little longer to see.
“there’s a lot of excitement right now centered around the direction of the football program,” coach mcguire said. “We appreciate their efforts more than words can explain.”
key games
- august 28, 2026, home opener against the wasatch wasps. It will be the lakers’ third game of the season and the first game at home for coach mcguire and the team, setting the stage for a fresh start.
- september 18, 2026, at home, homecoming against the roy royals. This game will feature coach mcguire and many of his staff facing their former team, roy, adding an extra layer of intensity and emotion.
- october 8, 2026, final regular season and senior night against the northridge knights. A night to honor the seniors and their contributions, this game will be crucial for playoff positioning and closing the regular season on a high note.
bonneville isn’t pretending the turnaround will be instant. But the lakers have alignment, a staff with a shared vision, a roster buying into the work, and a community eager to help push the program forward.
coach mcguire isn’t promising quick fixes. He’s promising a standard.
and for a team trying to rediscover its identity, that’s exactly where the rebuild begins.
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Shutterstock three towns and one gorgeous loop lake sunapee sits in western new hampshire, and a 39-mile road wraps all the way around it. You pass through three towns, a mountain state park, and a lakeside estate with gardens that go back over a century.
the water is so clear you can see deep below the surface on a sunny day, and the hills around it stay mostly undeveloped.
most people drive it in a couple of hours, but the stops along the way will slow you down in the best way.
shutterstock steamboats once carried hundreds across this lake before anyone drove this loop, visitors rode the train to newbury harbor at the lake’s south end. From there, steamships run by the woodsum brothers carried them to grand hotels and cottages scattered along the shore.
some of those boats held hundreds of passengers at a time. An old caboose still sits in newbury harbor, left over from those railroad days.
when cars took over, the steamboat era faded, but the route around the lake kept its pull.
shutterstock cold springs feed water you can see straight through lake sunapee ranks among the cleanest lakes in new hampshire, and cold underground springs help keep it that way. On a bright afternoon, you can look down into the water and spot objects far below the surface.
the lake runs about eight miles long and drops past 100 feet deep in places. Eleven islands break up the water, and roughly 36 miles of shoreline wrap around the whole thing.
you feel the clarity before anyone tells you about it.
shutterstock mount sunapee climbs 2,700 feet right off the shore mount sunapee rises to about 2,700 feet directly above the lake. In winter, skiers know it as one of new england’s go-to mountains.
when the snow melts, a chairlift carries you up for views that stretch across the lake and over the surrounding towns. The state park around the mountain covers close to four square miles of forest and trails.
from the top, the water and the villages below look like a postcard you walked into.
shutterstock ten miles of trails start right from the parking lot mount sunapee state park has more than 10 miles of hiking trails, and several routes begin right at the ski area parking lot. The summit trail runs about two miles through the woods to the top.
two long-distance paths cross through here, the monadnock-sunapee greenway and the srk greenway, so you can connect to bigger hikes if you want them. In winter, the same trails work for snowshoeing.
you don’t have to go far to find a good walk.
shutterstock a mountain pond hides below rocky cliffs lake solitude sits about a mile from the mount sunapee summit lodge, a small pond tucked beneath rocky cliffs at elevation.
the andrew brook trail takes you up to its shore, and most hikers stop here to eat lunch and sit with the quiet.
above the pond, the white ledges overlook gives you one of the best views in the area, wide open and looking out over the hills. It’s the kind of spot that makes the climb worth every step.
wikimedia commons/the fells john hay’s 22-room estate opens its gardens to everyone the fells was the summer home of statesman john hay, and the 22-room main house sits on more than 80 acres along the lake.
you can walk through formal gardens, a large rock garden, and informal plantings that spread across the grounds. Easy trails wind through the woods and lead down to the shore of lake sunapee.
the whole estate sits on the national register of historic places, and it feels like stepping into a time when summers moved slower.
shutterstock three lighthouses glow from rocky islands narrated cruises leave from sunapee harbor and take you out onto the lake, past three historic lighthouses.
two of them stand on rocky islands, loon island and burkehaven, and they once guided steamboats through the dark. The captains share stories about the lake, the islands, and the homes along the shore as you go.
you get a completely different view of the byway from the water, and the lighthouses give the lake a history you can actually see.
shutterstock each village has its own thing going on sunapee harbor anchors the west side of the lake with a waterfront park, small shops, and a town dock where the cruises leave.
over on the east side, new london is home to colby-sawyer college and a long-running summer theater, one of the oldest in the country. Newbury holds down the south end, close to the state park and beach.
all three towns are small, and you can walk their centers in minutes.
shutterstock seven beaches line the shore with clear, deep water seven sandy beach areas ring lake sunapee, and the largest public beach sits at mount sunapee state park. The sandy bottom slopes gently into water that turns deep and clear the farther you go.
four public boat ramps and one private ramp open to the public make it easy to get out on the lake.
swimming, paddling, fishing, and boating all draw people here through the summer, and you won’t fight crowds the way you would on the coast.
shutterstock a craft fair that started in 1933 still packs the mountain every august, mount sunapee hosts the league of nh craftsmen’s fair, and it has run every year since 1933. That makes it one of the oldest craft fairs in the country.
the nine-day event pulls in more than 20,000 visitors who come to see hundreds of artists showing pottery, woodwork, jewelry, glass, and more.
live demonstrations let you watch the work happen in front of you. If your timing lines up, it’s worth building the trip around.
shutterstock mount kearsarge gives you a bare summit with views in every direction a short side trip off route 103 takes you toward mount kearsarge, where trails from winslow and rollins state parks climb to a completely open summit.
no trees block the view at the top, so you get a full 360 degrees of mountains, valleys, and sky. On a clear day, you can pick out distant ranges in several directions.
come in autumn, and the whole region lights up with red and gold. The drive alone turns into one of new england’s best leaf-peeping routes.
shutterstock drive the lake sunapee scenic byway in new hampshire you can pick up the 39-mile loop in sunapee, newbury, or new london.
the route follows state routes 11, 103, 103a, and 103b around the lake through western new hampshire. Give yourself at least a couple of hours for the drive, and more if you plan to hike, swim, or tour the gardens.
most attractions run from late spring through fall foliage season.
visitor information centers in all three towns can point you to current hours and seasonal activities.
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| Greg Haney steps down as Elmira College Womens Hockey Head Coach - NewsBreak |
| Posted on Tuesday, August 04 @ 00:01:09 PDT (8 reads) | |
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elmira, n.Y. (Wetm) – elmira college women’s hockey will enter a new era of leadership.
head coach greg haney announced his departure from the soaring eagles’ program after 3 seasons, on monday. According to a release by elmira college athletics, haney has decided to explore other hockey opportunities, outside of elmira. Assistant coach madyson moore will serve as the team’s interim head coach for the upcoming season.
since joining the program in 2023, haney produced one of the most successful runs in program history. With haney at the helm, the purple and gold went (64-22-2) with a trio of conference championships and ncaa tournament appearances. In his 1st campaign, elmira college went (23-8-1) and finished as the national runner-up. The special season included a roster featuring the empire 8 co-woman of the year, madi morton.
(photo courtesy: elmira college athletics) assistant coach madyson moore set to take over as interim head coach for elmira college women’s hockey. Moore will bring a wealth of experience to the interim position. The former university of dubuque head coach and utica university assistant joined haney’s staff in 2025, helping ec earn their 8th conference crown in 9 seasons. Prior to an extensive coaching career, moore was a standout player at norwich university. The new interim leader in elmira guided the cadets to a pair of ncaa division iii frozen fours, while collecting 68 points in 95 career games.
stick with 18 sports for the latest on elmira college women’s hockey, as they search for a new head coach, and approach the new season.
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| Back-to-School Dental Care Overview Released by Boston Dental |
| Posted on Tuesday, August 04 @ 00:01:09 PDT (9 reads) | |
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Boston, ma - august 04, 2026 - pressadvantage - boston dental has prepared an informational guide to back-to-school dental care , covering preventive appointments, daily hygiene, sports protection, nutrition, and common oral health concerns that can affect students during the academic year. The start of school often brings changes in schedules, meals, activities, and sleep patterns, making late summer a practical time for families to review dental routines and address concerns before classes, practices, and after-school commitments become more demanding.
a dental examination before the school year can help identify cavities, gum inflammation, damaged fillings, developing tooth problems, and concerns involving the bite or jaw. Treating an issue early may reduce the likelihood of discomfort, missed classroom time, or the need to arrange an urgent appointment during a busy week. The timing can also be helpful for students beginning a new sport, adjusting to orthodontic treatment, or preparing to live away from home for college.
routine dental visits commonly include an examination, professional cleaning, and a review of brushing and flossing habits. Dental x-rays may be recommended when additional information is needed about areas that cannot be fully evaluated during a visual examination. The type and frequency of imaging depend on age, dental history, current symptoms, cavity risk, and previous findings.
professional cleanings remove plaque and hardened buildup that may remain even with consistent home care. Plaque can collect along the gumline, between teeth, and around orthodontic brackets or dental appliances. When buildup is not removed, the gums may become red, swollen, tender, or prone to bleeding. These signs should not be considered a normal part of brushing and may indicate that daily cleaning methods need improvement.
cavities are among the most common dental concerns affecting children and teenagers. Tooth decay develops when bacteria in the mouth use sugars and certain carbohydrates to produce acids that weaken enamel. Frequent snacking and sipping can expose teeth to repeated acid attacks throughout the day, even when the total amount consumed does not appear excessive.
school schedules can make these habits more difficult to monitor. Sweetened coffee drinks, sports beverages, juice, soda, candy, crackers, and packaged snacks may be consumed between meals or during activities. Water is generally the most tooth-friendly beverage for regular use. Cheese, plain yogurt, vegetables, nuts, and other balanced foods may also be better choices than sticky or sugary snacks that remain on the teeth.
breakfast can influence oral health as well as concentration and energy. A rushed morning may lead students to skip brushing, choose sugary foods, or eat during the commute. Creating a predictable morning routine can make brushing less likely to be forgotten. Teeth should generally be brushed twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, including before bed, when there is more time to clean each surface carefully.
flossing remains important because a toothbrush cannot fully clean the tight spaces between teeth. Traditional floss, floss holders, interdental brushes, and water flossers may each be useful depending on age, coordination, orthodontic appliances, and personal preference. Younger children often need help until they can clean thoroughly without supervision.
the beginning of the academic year is also a useful time to replace worn toothbrushes and label dental supplies for students living in dormitories or shared housing. A toothbrush should be stored upright and allowed to dry rather than kept continuously in a sealed container. Students should avoid sharing toothbrushes, retainers, mouthguards, or other items that come into direct contact with the mouth.
back-to-school dental care becomes especially important for students involved in contact or collision sports. Football, hockey, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, martial arts, wrestling, skateboarding, and other activities can place the teeth and jaws at risk. A properly fitted mouthguard can help reduce the chance of chipped teeth, displaced teeth, cuts to the lips and cheeks, and some jaw injuries.
stock mouthguards are widely available, but fit and comfort can vary. Boil-and-bite guards may offer a closer fit when prepared correctly. Custom mouthguards are designed from an impression or digital scan and may provide improved retention and comfort. Students with braces may require a guard that allows room for tooth movement and protects the lips from brackets and wires.
mouthguards should be cleaned after use, allowed to dry, and stored in a ventilated case. Regular checks are important because growth, tooth movement, wear, and chewing can change the fit. A damaged or distorted guard may no longer provide appropriate protection.
orthodontic patients may face additional challenges when school resumes. Food can become trapped around brackets, wires, clear aligners, retainers, and attachments. A small travel kit containing a toothbrush, fluoride toothpaste, flossing tools, orthodontic wax, and an appliance case can make midday care easier. Clear aligners should be removed for meals unless different instructions have been provided, and teeth should be cleaned before the trays are replaced whenever possible.
retainers are frequently lost when wrapped in napkins or placed on lunch trays. A labeled protective case can reduce this risk. Appliances should not be placed directly into pockets or backpacks without a case, where they may become damaged or contaminated.
dental emergencies can occur during school, sports, or travel. A knocked-out permanent tooth requires prompt attention. The tooth should be handled by the crown rather than the root, and unnecessary scrubbing should be avoided. When possible, the tooth may be gently repositioned in the socket or kept moist in an appropriate liquid while urgent dental care is arranged. A primary tooth should not be replanted.
a chipped or broken tooth should also be evaluated, particularly when pain, bleeding, sensitivity, or sharp edges are present. Any recovered fragments may be brought to the dental appointment. Facial swelling, fever, difficulty swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or significant trauma may require immediate medical or emergency evaluation.
toothaches should not be managed only with repeated pain medication. Pain can result from decay, infection, injury, grinding, gum problems, or a damaged restoration. Symptoms that interrupt sleep, worsen during biting, or continue for more than a brief period deserve professional attention.
college students may encounter different oral health risks after moving away from home. Irregular sleep, frequent snacking, stress, limited access to familiar health providers, and changes in insurance coverage can disrupt established routines. Students should know how to locate dental care near campus and understand what to do if an urgent problem develops.
wisdom teeth may also become a concern during the late teenage and early adult years. Pain near the back of the mouth, swollen gums, limited jaw opening, an unpleasant taste, or recurring inflammation should be evaluated. Not every wisdom tooth requires removal, but imaging and an examination can determine whether monitoring or treatment is appropriate.
stress during the school year may contribute to teeth grinding or jaw clenching. Signs can include morning jaw soreness, headaches, sensitive teeth, worn enamel, or discomfort while chewing. Sleep habits, stress management, and dental evaluation may all play a role in addressing these symptoms. A night guard may be recommended in some cases, but a professional assessment is needed before selecting an appliance.
seasonal illnesses can affect the mouth as well. Nasal congestion may lead to mouth breathing and dryness, while certain medications can reduce saliva flow. Saliva helps neutralize acids and wash away food particles, so a persistently dry mouth can increase the risk of tooth decay and irritation. Water, sugar-free gum when appropriate, and attention to oral hygiene may help, although ongoing dryness should be discussed with a health professional.
boston dental notes that a successful school-year routine does not need to be complicated. Consistent brushing, daily cleaning between the teeth, regular water intake, sensible snack choices, protective mouthguards, and timely dental examinations can address many common concerns before they interfere with school or extracurricular activities.
preparing for the academic year involves more than buying supplies and arranging schedules. Dental health affects comfort, eating, speaking, sleep, confidence, and the ability to concentrate. A few practical steps before classes begin can help students maintain healthier habits throughout the year and respond more effectively when an oral health problem arises.
about boston dental:
boston dental offers a suite of dental and aesthetic services that include preventive, restorative, and cosmetic treatments. The practice emphasizes a technical approach to smile design, where practitioners evaluate dimensions, curvature, and coloring to suit a patient’s unique facial structure. Treatment plans are developed by a team of dentists and surgeons who utilize advanced imaging technology and premium materials to address various dental needs. Services available across three boston locations include teeth whitening, ceramic veneers, and orthodontic options such as invisalign and lingual braces.
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