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Asterisk magazine has published a piece examining what it actually takes to become an electrician in the United States, walking through the apprenticeship process, licensing requirements and the realities of the trade. Readers are debating whether the skilled trades are a realistic career path as interest grows in alternatives to college degrees amid a widely reported shortage of electricians.

Tropical Storm Isaias is approaching the southeastern United States just as Alabama and Georgia prepare to face off, and the Southeastern Conference says it is monitoring the storm. Officials are tracking the forecast in case weather conditions could affect the highly anticipated matchup between the two college football powers.

Cal State Fullerton's men's golf team tied for eighth place at the Oregon State Invitational. The Titans finished the tournament in a share of the eighth position in the field, with the university's athletics program reporting the result on its official site. No further details about individual scores or finishing teams were provided.

Kennesaw State University's women's golf team finished in 13th place at the Mercedes-Benz Intercollegiate tournament. The result caps the team's latest competitive appearance, with the university's athletics programme reporting the final standings. No individual scores or details of the team's rounds were included in the announcement.

Michigan State University Athletics has released an updated men's basketball schedule, announcing finalized game times and television assignments for upcoming games. The update lets fans plan attendance and viewing, and gives broadcasters their slots. Details of specific matchups and networks were not included in the announcement, so fans are pointed to the athletics department for the full revised slate.

Arizona State offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo is taking over play-calling duties, a move head coach Kenny Dillingham says will let him 'be a head coach again'. The change means Dillingham will step back from calling the Sun Devils' offense and focus on managing the team overall as the program adjusts its coaching structure.

Quinnipiac University has set up a booth warning students about the mental health impact of gambling, according to Connecticut news outlet WTNH. The effort highlights growing concern over sports betting and gambling among college students, with universities ramping up awareness campaigns as legalized betting expands across the United States.

No. 19 USC football is preparing to face Penn State in a primetime matchup at Penn State, where the Trojans expect to contend with the famed 'White Out' crowd environment. The game is drawing attention as one of the marquee matchups of the college football weekend, with USC bracing for one of the loudest atmospheres in the sport.

Michigan State University history professors are promoting broad bans on technology in the classroom as a way to combat loneliness among college students. The approach argues that constant device use isolates students from one another, and that unplugging during class can rebuild face-to-face connection and community on campus.

A new petition asks the US Supreme Court to review Washington state policies that allow transgender athletes to compete consistent with their gender identity. The request pushes the justices to decide whether such policies conflict with constitutional or federal anti-discrimination guarantees. If the Court agrees to hear the case, it would add to its growing docket of disputes over transgender participation in school and college sports.

The United States Naval War College was founded on this day in 1884 in Newport, Rhode Island, making it the oldest institution of its kind devoted to naval strategy and education. An anniversary note circulating online is drawing attention to the school's long history and its role in training US Navy officers.

Dennis Franchione, the college football coach who led TCU's resurgence in the late 1990s and early 2000s before a turbulent stint at Alabama during its NCAA-sanctioned era, has died at 75. His coaching career also included stops at New Mexico, Pittsburg State and Texas State, and he is remembered for rebuilding TCU into a national contender.

A Spokesman-Review sports column highlights major changes underway at Washington State, both on and off the playing field, while also expressing hope that the ongoing MLB playoffs will bring similarly significant shifts. The piece ties together regional college sports upheaval and national baseball postseason storylines for Northwest readers.

Former U.S. Representative Susan Wild has joined Lehigh University's College of Health, where she will focus on public policy. The Pennsylvania Democrat, who previously represented the state's 7th congressional district, brings legislative and health policy experience to the academic role, and the university announced the appointment through its news outlet.