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Wolves are iconic, majestic, and beautiful creatures that are loved by many. But are there too many? Do we need to start hunting wolves to manage them? Some may argue that because they never see wolves, they aren't overpopulated, but this may not be true. Wolf populations have been on a steady climb in Minnesota since their near extinction in the 1970’s when there were 1,000-1,200. Now the wolf population is estimated to be around 2,700. Still considered low enough to resume its title as

I am a senior in high school, and plan on attending the University of Minnesota Moorhead and getting my bachelor's degree in early childhood education. I knew college would be expensive, but not that the net cost would be $82,327. This is a large number; tuition will cost $35,350, housing and meal plans will cost $40,216, and student fees $6,560. This number does not contain the cost of books My financial aid and scholarships will cover around $59,970.04, assuming I get these scholarships for all four years of college, leaving me with $22,348 still to pay. I will take out a loan for around $22,000. Once I graduate, I will be looking for a job as an elementary school teacher which has an average annual salary of $61,340 and according to my personal FAFSA, it will take me around 15 years to pay off my debt. I am fortunate enough to have a way to pay off my loans that I will need for college, but this is not the case for many students as college tuition continues to rise at an astonishing rate, causing many students to change course and go into the workforce. Many families are also becoming less able to assist their child with the college costs. Students should not have to choose not to attend college just because of the costs. Many students who attend college enter the workforce with debt that can have a large impact on a student's life, delaying buying their own house, car, or even a delay in getting married and having kids. College completion also comes into play, as students can become fearful of the debt they are responsible for, which can lead to dropping out. Students' mental health also becomes a problem, developing stress and anxiety on top of their academic stresses. Losing sleep, headaches, isolation, and even stomach aches can be the effect of students stressing over financial debt. I believe there are two solutions to the college debt crisis. Option one, making college tuition free. This does not mean colleges cannot charge students for housing, dining, or

In a survey of 165,000 high school students, the non-profit organization Youth Truth found that 44.8% of students feel unprepared about their college and career readiness. As a high school senior, I consider myself part of that group. I started my application process early and confidently. I had narrowed my choices down to seven out-of-state colleges and one in-state college, all of which were state schools because I thought it would be more affordable.