By Mattie Cieplak, Staff Writer President Biden announced that he will be canceling up to $10,000 in student debt and $20,000 for those with Pell Grants.  Student debt cancellation was part of Biden’s 2020 campaign platform. President Joe Biden announced last Wednesday, that he is forgiving $10,000 of student debt. Individuals making less than $125,000 a year for the 2020 or 2021 tax year will qualify. Pell Grant recipients can receive up to $20,000 in forgiveness. The plan applies to undergraduate, graduate and Parent Plus loan borrowers. To qualify, loans must have been awarded before June 30. Most who qualify … Continue reading Biden cancels $10k in student debt

Xavier student Annalese Cahill describes work on campaign, mayor’s office By Mattie Cieplak, Staff Writer Xavier Student Government Association President Annalese Cahill began working in local politics for congressional candidate Kate Schroder and has since worked as an assistant to Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval. 2022 is a midterm election year. At the federal level, seats in both the House and Senate create an opening for control of both chambers to switch. However, for people like senior Annalese Cahill, there is something else on the agenda when it comes to this election cycle: local elections. With offices such as the governor … Continue reading Xavier senior worked for mayor