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Oregon Senate Stands Up for College Athletes

Oregon may join several other states in allowing college athletes to earn compensation beginning July 1, 2021.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Today, the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 5, which would allow college athletes at Oregon’s public and private universities to receive compensation for use of their name, image, and likeness.

The bill was crafted with input from Oregon college athletes and universities.

Oregon Governor Announces Phased Withdrawal of Feds from Portland

Federal Law Enforcement was asked to leave when they showed up. Now they'll go under certain conditions.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - “After discussions with the Vice President and administration officials this week, the federal government has agreed to my demand and will withdraw these officers from Portland. They will also clean up the Courthouse, removing the graffiti.

“The local Oregon officers of the Oregon State Police will provide protection for free speech and the security of the exterior of the courthouse with the Federal Protective Service."

5 Ways to Invest in Yourself in 2021

Making even small improvements to your daily habits can be transformative.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There are many ways to invest in yourself, and they aren’t all about spending your savings and risking a loss.

If you have a sense of responsibility about your future and your current path feels unappealing, here are five of the best ways to turn your time, energy, and money into a future that you will find more satisfying on a personal, professional, and even financial level.

6 Things You Can Do With a DNP

Celebrate nursing by learning more about earning your Doctor of Nursing Practice

(SALEM, Ore.) - Becoming a Doctor of Nursing practice (DNP) is among the highest levels of education that are available to nurses.

There is a growing need for nurses to assume leadership roles within the industry. The experience and special expertise that nurses attain qualify them for a variety of high level positions in the world of medicine.

Tips for Writing an Entrance Essay for Nursing School

Give yourself time to write the essay... write it and let it “brew”.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The first step you need to take before starting to write an entrance essay is doing some research. To reduce the tension, pretend that you are going on a date. This will make the process more fun and easier for you.

So why is it so important to do this research?

Why Student Loan Forgiveness Might Not be Worthwhile

Many students find they pay more to get loans forgiven than if they’d just paid them off.

(SALEM, Ore.) - “Wait, all I have to do is work in an area deemed to serve the public good and a significant portion of my student loans will be wiped away — just like that?”

There would be no need for an article of this nature if that were it, 100 percent. Sadly though, the reality can be quite different.

Enlivening Your Inner Serpent Power

Making a heart connection to the divinity within yourself.

(OLDENBURG, Germany) - Slumbering deep within you lies a serpent named Bhujagendra coiled 3 1/2 times around the sacral bone at the base of your spine in Muladhara chakra, your inner powerhouse.

Awakening this serpent activates your kundalini, giving you powers of higher consciousness, filling your heart, mind, and body with a divine energy that enhances your thoughts, actions, and relationships.

The Supreme Awakening - A Review

Pearson presents scientific research showing that Transcendental Meditation effectively and regularly produces higher states of consciousness.

(OLDENBURG, Germany) - The Supreme Awakening: Experiences of Enlightenment Throughout Time -- And How You Can Cultivate Them is the ultimate guide to higher states of consciousness.

This latest book from Craig Pearson presents inspiring experiences from mystics and saints, then shows us how we ourselves can live these states permanently in enlightenment.

What is Old is New Again: Arts and Technology Students Are Reinventing the Music Video

Students today develop their own music video ideas

(SALEM, Ore.) - Most of the students at Centre for Arts and Technology weren’t alive to witness the launch of MTV in August 1981.

Many were born too late to witness the golden age of music video at all. So, why did a group of digital film students bother making not one but two music videos for a local rock band?

What to Study at College to Become a Successful Investor

Take the time to learn how the business world operates.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Not everyone wants to major in finances when they go to college, but somehow many people think that you need to study some or another financial degree to become a successful investor.

With new avenues opening up backed by the technology boom, from blogging to an e-commerce store, everything begins with a small investment.