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Lindholm’s goal lifts Hurricanes over Kings 3-2

By WTOP Staff

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have finally figured out how to string some wins together.

The defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings are still working on getting their first on the road.

Elias Lindholm’s second-period goal proved to be the difference in the Hurricanes’ 3-2 victory over the Kings on Sunday.

The Hurricanes (2-6-2) won for the second straight day after dropping their first eight games.

Los Angeles fell to 0-3-2 on the road, a stark contrast to its 6-1 start at home.

“It’s not great, that’s for sure,” said center Anze Kopitar, who returned after missing three games because of an upper body injury. “We’ve got to pull it together and figure out what we’ve got to do for the next game and get ready for it.”

The Kings will play at Dallas on Tuesday in the final game of a five-game trip. Los Angeles coach Darryl Sutter said his team’s scoring difficulty has been the key to the skid.

“We’ve had trouble scoring, so just about every mistake you make is magnified,” Sutter said. “We weren’t chasing the game. I thought we played a really good game.”

Kopitar had a late scoring chance but was unable to make the play against Carolina’s Cam Ward, who made 30 saves to win for the second straight day.

“When you face adversity, you’ve got to step up your game,” Ward said. “Getting the penalty kill late in the game was obviously the key.”

Getting back home was good for the Hurricanes, who lost five times on a recent road trip.

Carolina captain Eric Staal said the team is finally getting comfortable with the system first-year coach Bill Peters wants them to play.

“We have to keep working on this process that we’re on and get better,” Staal said. “It takes some adjustment, and being healthy is the key. We have that and now we have that work ethic and balance out of four lines.”

Carolina’s depth showed as Victor Rask and Chris Terry also scored for the Hurricanes.

“By trade, they’re goal scorers,” Peters said. “They scored at the American League level, they have skill. They’re coming into their own a little bit right in front of our eyes. I thought that line was very good.”

Mike Richards and Alec Martinez had goals for Los Angeles.

Rask gave the Hurricanes a 1-0 lead with 1:34 left in the first period off a nifty pass by Chris Terry. Just 50 seconds into the middle period on the power play, Terry fired in a one-timer from the right wing to make it 2-0.

Richards cut the Kings’ deficit in half when he scored at 5:39 of the second.

Lindholm’s shot through a screen at 16:01 restored Carolina’s two-goal lead. Lindholm scored for the third time in two days after netting a pair of goals in Saturday’s home win over Arizona.

Jonathan Quick stopped 29 shots for the Kings.

Both teams scored power-play goals. Carolina went 1-for-4 with the advantage, and Los Angeles was 1-for-3.

NOTES: Carolina RW Alexander Semin was a healthy scratch for the second straight game. … Los Angeles C Jordan Nolan served the first game of a two-game suspension for a boarding penalty on Detroit’s Darren Helm on Friday.

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Don’t Settle for Student Loans to Pay for Online Education

By WTOP Staff
Online college programs are becoming a more popular choice for prospective students, with one study finding that more than 6 million students enrolled in at least one online course in fall 2015. The popularity of these courses can be attributed in part to their flexibility with working adults' schedules, students' ability to progress more quickly through online programs and, oftentimes, cheaper tuition. [See 10 low-cost online bachelor's programs for out-of-state students.]Online degrees can be beneficial to many college students, but some studies have shown online learners complete their programs at lower rates than students at traditional brick-and-mortar campuses. Individuals with student loans but no degree comprise two-thirds of defaulted borrowers. Though these numbers are not encouraging, just like for traditional programs, there are ways to reduce how much you'll need to borrow for an online program to ensure you won't become one of these statistics. Don't just settle on borrowing student loans to cover the whole cost of your program and living expenses. Instead, start thinking about how to cut costs and cover your balance in different ways, such as the following. -- Grants and scholarships: Even though you are taking an online course, you can still apply and receive grants and scholarships. But your first step should be to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly referred to as the FAFSA, which will allow you to receive a Pell Grant if your expected family contribution is low enough. The EFC criteria and award amounts are adjusted annually, but the 2017-2018 academic year awards range from $606 to $5,920, which could significantly lower the amount you borrow annually. Your next step is to apply for scholarships. You can start by checking online scholarship search engines, such as the Salt Scholarship Search, College Board's BigFuture and Peterson's. But don't forget to take advantage of local organizations and your school's financial aid office. Both may offer scholarships that you can't find with a national scholarship search. [Review these 10 sites to kick off your scholarship search.]For instance, organizations like the Elks Club, Knights of Columbus or the Rotary Club typically offer scholarships annually to local students. Just because you're going to school online doesn't mean you're ineligible. Visit your local library for scholarship listings, and ask around town. You might be surprised how many local organizations offer scholarships. While these scholarships typically aren't large, every little bit counts. Each dollar you receive in a scholarship is a dollar you don't have to borrow and pay interest on. -- Work-study: Another option for online students may be work-study awards. Not all students enrolled in online programs are eligible, but students at some schools -- including, for example, SUNY Empire State College and Liberty University -- are. Work-study awards are not given upfront like scholarships and grants. In most cases, they are an offer to earn up to the awarded amount if you secure an eligible work-study job. While there is a misconception that all work-study jobs must be on campus, students can work for off-campus, nonprofit or public employers as long as the work is in the public's interest. You may be able to work for a for-profit employer if the job is relevant to your course of study. No matter who the outside employer is, it will need to have an established agreement with your college for you to receive work-study funds. Remember, to be eligible for federal financial aid, you must be enrolled and pursuing a degree or certificate. If you're not working toward a credential, Pell Grants and work-study won't be option, but you may still be able to take advantage of private scholarships -- just be sure to read the eligibility criteria carefully. [Explore what to know about financial aid in online programs.]-- Pay as you go: One of the great benefits to enrolling online is the flexible schedule, which can allow you to complete your college coursework around your responsibilities. But prospective students often overlook using their part- or full-time job earnings as an option for paying for college. Almost 80 percent of college students in 2015 worked at least part time while attending classes, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. By budgeting and thinking strategically about your college costs, you can likely reduce your dependence on student loans by paying a portion out of pocket. Many -- but not all -- online programs are less expensive than traditional programs and often have shorter payment periods. Six, eight or 10 weeks are common course durations. Because of the frequency of payments in an online setting, you may be well-placed to pay as you go and possibly avoid borrowing altogether. Attending college online and avoiding student loans may be challenging, but if you are willing to put in the effort, you can limit the amount you need to borrow. More from U.S. News Q&A: Understanding Student Loan Discharge Eligibility Student Loan Refinancing Isn't Right for All Borrowers
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