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White Sox lose 6-3 to Blue Jays

By WTOP Staff

PAUL LADEWSKI
Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox got Mark Buehrle’s return out of the way, and Paul Konerko was relieved when it was over.

Avisail Garcia had two hits for Chicago in his return from shoulder surgery, but Buehrle pitched into the sixth inning to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-3 victory on Saturday night.

It was Buehrle’s first start at U.S. Cellular Field since he signed a free-agent deal with the Marlins following the 2011 season. He went 161-119 with a 3.83 ERA while spending the first 12 years of his major league career with the White Sox.

“Weird is definitely an understatement,” Konerko said. “Yeah, I’m kind of glad it’s over. Him in a different uniform doesn’t look right to me. Quite honestly, I don’t have it in me to want to see him do badly, so I really don’t like the combination.

“I’ll never have to go through it again, and that’s good.”

Buehrle was charged with three runs and seven hits in 5 1-3 innings. The 35-year-old left-hander struck out three and walked none.

Toronto had a 3-1 lead when Buehrle was pulled, and he waved to the fans who gave him a rousing ovation on his way to the dugout.

“I actually texted Konerko and kind of apologized and said ‘Hey, I hope nobody is ticked off on the team that I tipped my hat, because I don’t know what the rule is as far as being a visitor and kind of tipping your hat,'” Buehrle said. “At the same time, (because of) the reaction I was getting from the crowd, I felt it was right.”

Dayan Viciedo had a sacrifice fly and Konerko hit a tying RBI single after Buehrle departed, but Toronto scored three times in the seventh. Melky Cabrera had a big two-run double and Jose Bautista singled home a run.

Brett Cecil got two outs for the win and Casey Janssen worked the ninth for his 19th save in 22 tries. Matt Lindstrom (2-2) got the loss.

John Danks gave up three runs and seven hits in six innings for the White Sox.

BACK SO SOON

When Garcia injured his left shoulder diving for a fly ball on April 9, it looked as if he could miss the rest of the season. But he returned to the White Sox after he hit .340 during a 13-game rehab stint with Triple-A Charlotte. He batted fourth and played right field.

“It’s a shot in the arm for us adding another bat,” manager Robin Ventura said. “He’s just really excited. You could see it in the way he was playing.”

“I’m going to play hard every at-bat, every play,” Garcia promised. “Nothing’s changed except diving.”

Garcia was reinstated from the 60-day disabled list and OF Moises Sierra (oblique) went on the 15-day DL. Sierra exited Friday’s 11-5 victory because of a back injury.

The White Sox also recalled LHP Eric Surkamp from Charlotte, placed RHP Javy Guerra on the bereavement list and designated LHP Charlie Leesman for assignment before the game.

MOVING ON UP

White Sox LHP Carlos Rodon, the third overall pick in this year’s draft, was promoted from Single-A Winston-Salem to Triple-A Charlotte.

UP NEXT

In the finale of the three-game series, Toronto will start RHP Drew Hutchinson (8-10, 4.60 ERA) against RHP Scott Carroll (4-7, 4.81).

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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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