April 4, 2026

The New Citizens Press

News For, By and About People

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New Book: Memoirs of Black Entomologists

Rina Risper05 mins

 Sleeping in graveyards, picking worms off tobacco crops, and battling cultural and familial perceptions—these are just some of the stories chronicled in Memoirs of Black Entomologists, a new book published by the Entomological Society of America (ESA).

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Pleasant View Seventh Graders Go to College

Rina Risper09 mins

 

Seventh grade students on a tour of Lansing Community College.  They are featured in a shoot in the photography lab. The group shot is a combination of light painting and strobes.

Photo by Ike Lea 

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Blackflix.com: Talking Peanuts – Charlie Brown Makes His Big Screen Debut

Rina Risper06 mins

  By Samantha Ofole-Prince

 
In just a few months, Charlie Brown, the world’s most beloved underdog, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the “Peanuts” gang will make their big-screen debut like they’ve never been seen before — in 3D animation.
 

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Excuse me, are you listening? 14-19

Rina Risper06 mins

 

Dear Readers,

 
Sometimes I wonder about what I will write about when my last two children leave home.  I am not ready for it.  I think that I have taught them well enough.  I am trying not to look at my experiences as a student and compare them to my own children.  My educational experience was less than stellar but a trip back to New York put me in the proper perspective.

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HoneyChild: How to Beat Winter Hair Dryness 

Rina Risper03 mins

 

By Shamecka Freeman

 
Winter is making its way to Michigan and before long the grounds will be blanketed with snow and the air will be coupled with frost, and our hair will feel the affects of the dry and cold winter air.  

 

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Jill on Money: Get more out of Social Security with ‘file and suspend’

Rina Risper06 mins

 

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Content Agency
 
  To qualify for Social Security retirement benefits, you need to have worked at least 10 years. You can check out where you stand with SSA’s easy-to-use online benefits statement, which will provide your estimated monthly payment at your full retirement age (FRA).

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Interpersonal Edge: Hate the flakes who won’t commit? Force the issue

Rina Risper06 mins

 

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency
 
  Q: When I look at the long lil s Q: People who won’t commit drive me crazy. They seem to think I’m waiting in suspended animation – just in case they decide to follow through! Is there a strategy to get flaky people to either make a commitment or leave me alone? I’m so tired of organizing my schedule around people who won’t make a plan and won’t go away, either.

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The Kid’s Doctor: Sunburn isn’t the only scorching injury to guard against outdoors

Rina Risper05 mins

 

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com
 
 The ongoing heat wave blasting many parts of the country has hit Texas exceptionally hard. The Dallas area has experienced extreme temperatures between 100 and106 degrees in recent weeks. The heat has made everyone miserable and many warnings have been issued about heat exhaustion and heat stroke, along with tips on how to stay hydrated.

 

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Wise Time Management Tips to Get the Job Done

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Heather Williams

 
With only 24 hours in a day, there are often times when we are unable to complete a task before the clock runs out.  On Sunday, November 1, 2015, daylight savings time ends at 2:00 am.  Even though there is a change in time for some, most of who will have the luxury of an extra hour will not feel it. 

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TAX SOLUTIONS: Obamacare Tax Credit Trap

Rina Risper05 mins

  By AJ Gross

 
You may qualify for a subsidy when applying for Obamacare.  The subsidy is considered an advanced payment of the Premium Tax Credit.  The amount of subsidy you may qualify for is based on your estimated family income. 

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