West Palm Beach, FL, July 13, 2023 —Steve Alten’s preoccupation with prehistoric sea creatures opened up an underwater world of creative possibilities for the New York Times bestselling author, spawning his legendary MEG series and the 2018 blockbuster movie, THE MEG. And now, fans of frightening shark tales have another reason to celebrate: the big screen sequel, MEG-2: The Trench, hits theaters in August, and moviegoers won’t believe the array of aquatic horrors that surface this time around. “Anything could be down there. We simply have no idea,” Alten said in a recent interview, referring to the Marianna Trench where his prehistoric marine life muses lurk. Coinciding with the buzz surrounding the movie…

From Legends to Next-Gen Artists, HCR Plays Hip-Hop That Uplifts and Inspires Wilmington, DE, July 10, 2023 — Holy Culture Radio on SiriusXM channel 154 is a full-time edutainment channel featuring a mix of hip-hop superstars like Lecrae, Trip Lee and A.I. The Anomaly, plus inspirational talk shows that speak to the African American experience. Since its bold move to a 24-hour channel in April 2022, many listeners have tuned in to hear and experience HCR’s diverse programming, which includes:  • 116 Life with Reach Records execs Marcus Hollinger and Ace Harris, featuring exclusive world premieres of new music and riveting conversations with VIP guests. • 3rd Coast Fiyah, a kaleidoscope of…

Early College: A Solution to the Postsecondary Enrollment Decline SANTA BARBARA, Calif., One of the main issues facing academia today is the consistent decline in postsecondary enrollment and college and career readiness. The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center states that from 2019 to 2022 postsecondary institutions lost about 1.1 million students, or about 6% of total enrollment, while undergraduate student enrollment fell by over 1.2 million students, or almost 8% of total enrollment. As a result, postsecondary leaders are scrambling to come up with strategies to boost overall postsecondary enrollment and training.  At the recent, 2023 Get Focused Stay Focused Conference held at the University of California, Santa Barbara campus,…