Dept. of Transportation Designation Brings Long Sought-After Route Closer to Reality
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Coming Soon: High Speed Rail to Vegas?
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Video: Racing Your Mower
2 Jul 2009 | 4:35 pmWho knew lawnmowers could be so much fun? This holiday weekend lawnmowers will be raced in the Hoosier State, some reaching speeds of 60 mph. Cynthia Bowers reports. -
Video: Unemployment Worsens
2 Jul 2009 | 4:26 pmWhile there have been signs the recession is easing, unemployment is getting worse. The Labor Department reported its at a 26-year high. Anthony Mason reports. -
Prosecutors: Flirty Juror No Reason For New Trial
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James Frey Writing Teen Science Fiction Novels
2 Jul 2009 | 4:25 pmJames Frey Of `A Million Little Pieces' Fame Is Writing Four-book Series Of Teen Sci-fi Novels
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Higher Ed
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State rep to fight U. Minnesota's alcohol ban at games
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U. Alabama law professor to run for state House
2 Jul 2009 | 11:20 amAccording to Susan Hamill, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that she’s taking her advocacy to the next level. Hamill is currently a professor at the University of Alabama School of Law focusing on business structure and taxation. -
N.C. House considers cut that would impact academic, athletic scholarships
2 Jul 2009 | 10:34 amAs the state prepares its final budget, the House is eyeing a cost-cutting measure that could save North Carolina $13.9 million, but would also impact scholarship programs at each campus of the University of North Carolina System. -
U. Florida uses $1M grant to help eliminate poverty
2 Jul 2009 | 10:03 amMore than 1 billion people in the world live below the poverty level, but, in fall 2010, the University of Florida will try to help change that. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation awarded UF nearly $1 million to create a new master's program that will train students to assist impoverished populations. -
Southern Illinois U. chancellor's decision in controversial faculty case reversed
2 Jul 2009 | 9:37 amChancellor Sam Goldman’s decision to go against a Faculty Senate Judicial Review Board recommendation on a March faculty dispute has been overturned by the Office of the President, sources close to the matter say.
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NYT > Colleges and Universities
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Finding Debt a Bigger Hurdle Than Bar Exam
1 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pmRobert Bowman, an aspiring lawyer, was refused entry to the New York bar because of $400,000 in student debt. -
Binge Drinking on Campus
30 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pmWhile binge drinking remains high at colleges, it has dropped among people of the same age who do not attend college. It’s time for colleges to look at their drinking policies. -
Ohio: Alumni Group to Buy College
30 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pmAntioch University agreed to transfer the campus of the financially struggling Antioch College to an alumni group that plans to turn it into an independent school. -
Players’ Privacy Law Is Brought Into Question
29 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pmThe Department of Education is taking a closer look to see if athletic departments are applying a federal privacy law too broadly. -
Patterns: Drinking Age Affects Bingeing, to a Point
29 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pmA new study finds that as the drinking age has gone up, binge drinking has gone down except among college students.
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NYT > College and University Admissions
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Finding Debt a Bigger Hurdle Than Bar Exam
1 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pmRobert Bowman, an aspiring lawyer, was refused entry to the New York bar because of $400,000 in student debt. -
China’s College Entry Test Is an Obsession
12 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pmFamilies pull out all the stops so children can pass the annual gao kao, or high test, the sole determinant for admission to Chinese colleges and universities. -
Panel to Investigate Admissions at U. of Illinois
10 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pmAbner Mikva was tapped to lead an investigation into whether the state’s most prestigious university admitted hundreds of applicants based on political connections. -
College in Need Closes a Door to Needy Students
9 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pmBecause of the recession, Reed College in Oregon, known for academic rigor and a free-spirited student body, has had to make budget cuts and reject some needy applicants. -
Texas Vote Curbs a College Admission Guarantee Meant to Bolster Diversity
30 May 2009 | 9:00 pmFollowing years of complaints from universities and suburban parents, legislators scaled back a guarantee to admit top students to state universities.
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U.S. News - Education
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The Antioch College Comeback
2 Jul 2009 | 1:19 pmThe recently shuttered college could be back in business as soon as 2011. -
The Challenges of National Standards
2 Jul 2009 | 10:48 amAs the movement for common education standards grows, uncertainty comes to the fore. -
7 Reasons Why College Is So Expensive
1 Jul 2009 | 1:21 pmA university president explains why tuition costs keep increasing. -
Pay Off Your Student Loan with Help from Uncle Sam
1 Jul 2009 | 8:54 am6 tips for maximizing your loan relief under a new government program. -
Conservative Group Threatens to Sue University of Wisconsin
30 Jun 2009 | 2:34 pmThe organization believes a school committee cut its funding for political reasons.
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Open Culture
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100 Lectures from the World’s Top Scientists
1 Jul 2009 | 11:44 pmThe title says it all. Lots of science lectures from leading thinkers. Some scientists (Dawkins, Hawking, etc.) listed here are household names. Others are not. Note that most lectures come from broader video collections that we were mentioned in our popular piece: Intelligent Video: The Top Cultural & Educational Video Sites. via @acourosa. Also check out @openculture Share: -
Oliver Sacks Talks Music with Jon Stewart
30 Jun 2009 | 11:07 pmThis conversation, both funny and a little informative, is worth your time. This will hopefully whet your appetite, and give you good reason to watch Oliver Sack’s new program on NOVA. It’s called Musical Minds and you can watch it here starting on July 1. Related Content: Central Intelligence: From Ants to the Web If you have problems watching the clip above, you can find a link to the video here. Share: -
Ben Folds Presents: University A Cappella
30 Jun 2009 | 9:57 am“In 2009 Ben Folds released a greatest hits record, of sorts, sung entirely in a cappella. The album, Ben Folds Presents: University A Cappella! features two tracks performed by Ben himself, but the bulk of the material was performed by various university a cappella groups.” You can catch a documentary version above. Share: -
Cosmology Online
28 Jun 2009 | 11:56 pmLeonard Susskind, a Stanford physicist who helped conceptualize string theory and has waged a long-running “Black Hole War” with Stephen Hawking (see his newish book on that subject) offers a course on Cosmology, which studies the origin and development of the universe. It’s actually the fifth course in a larger six-course introduction to Modern Physics (find them in our collection of Free University Courses). But the course stands on its own, and, along the way, it takes a close look at the Big Bang, the geometry of space-time, inflationary cosmology, dark matter, dark energy, the… -
The 50 Greatest Trailers of All Time
27 Jun 2009 | 11:32 pmIFC.com (the web site of the Independent Film Channel) has worked up a list of the all-time best movie trailers — or, as they put it, the films that promote the actual films. The list cuts across different eras and features many older classics (Psycho, Citizen Kane, Dr. Strangelove, etc.) as well as more recent films. Above, we’ve included their number one pick, Ridley Scott’s Alien. And below, we’ve added IFC’s description, which sets the stage for viewing the trailer: Masterfully cut and artful to boot, the first glimpse of Ridley Scott’s 1979 sci-horror…
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Student Life
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Column: LGBT want more rights in Ireland
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Column: Marriage is so gay
2 Jul 2009 | 3:10 pmThe U.S. Department of Justice recently compared the marriages of thousands of law-abiding Americans to incest and pedophilia. It was a strange turn of events. Those of us who believe in all Americans' rights to marriage equality would probably not have been too surprised to see such language in a legal brief filed by the notoriously heterosexist Bush administration. -
Column: Manager was laid off during internship
2 Jul 2009 | 3:04 pmIt was Monday morning—a little over a week after my first day at The New York Observer—and the interns were sitting around, waiting for the managing editor to arrive. But after an hour, there was no sign. Then he walked in, beard unshaven, looking distraught. Earlier, one intern had told me she’d heard that he had been laid off. -
Victim had drugs in his system at time of fatal Ohio U. dorm fall
2 Jul 2009 | 11:57 amAn Ohio University sophomore had two types of drugs in his system when he died after falling from the fourth-floor window of his residence hall in April. -
Police: Ohio U. student stabbed self while under the influence
2 Jul 2009 | 11:55 amThe Ohio University student who died in Columbus last weekend stabbed himself accidentally while under the influence of hallucinogenic drugs, Columbus police say.
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Study Hacks
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Diligence vs. Ability: Rethinking What Impresses Employers
26 Jun 2009 | 8:56 amNote: I’m leaving tomorrow for a one-week California vacation. With that in mind, I give my normal warnings about being slow to moderate comments, reply to e-mails, and post new articles until I return. Graduation Wisdom With graduation season winding down, job hunting is on many students’ minds. Because of this, I have a habit of sharing career advice around this time. Last year, I pitched the idea of lifestyle-centric planning. This year, I want to briefly discuss a crucial distinction that can shape the character of your college experience: the difference between diligence and… -
On the Value of Hard Focus
22 Jun 2009 | 1:51 pmRunning Wisdom I recently began reading Haruki Murakami’s excellent mini-memoir, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running. If your life requires a non-trivial amount of creative work, I highly recommend this quick read. Today, I wanted to focus on a few quotes that resonated with my thinking. On page 77, Murakami remarks: If I’m asked what the next most important quality is for a novelist, that’s easy too: focus — the ability to concentrate all your limited talents on whatever’s critical at the moment. Without that you can’t accomplish anything of value. -
The Grade Whisperer: Alice Escapes Her Academic Hell
15 Jun 2009 | 2:19 pmThe Grade Whisperer is an occasional feature in which I use the Study Hacks philosophy of do less, do better, and know why, to help students overcome their academic problems. Academic Hell Last December, I received an urgent e-mail from a reader whom I’ll call Alice. At the time, she was halfway through her sophomore year at one of the country’s best known public universities. “I definitely need advice about switching to a zen valedictorian lifestyle,” she began. As the e-mail continued, I learned that Alice had entered college as a pre-med major because, in her words:… -
Drastically Reduce Stress with a Work Shutdown Ritual
8 Jun 2009 | 2:53 pmSchedule Shut Down, Complete Here’s what happens, without exception, at the end of my normal work day. First, I make sure my master task lists are up to date. During the day I tend to collect todos in a text file on my computer desktop because it’s fast and easy. I also have a small spiral notebook that I use to capture things when I’m away from my desk. (I always have this with me!) I transfer everything new from these collection bins into my master task lists. I then read over these lists in their entirety. If something pops out as being somewhat urgent, I set its due date… -
The Pyramid Method: A Simple Strategy For Becoming Exceptionally Good
3 Jun 2009 | 2:32 pmThe Power of Good In early May, I received an interesting e-mail from a reader. After the standard introductions, he said: Though I’m progressing towards my goal to become a physicist, I’m also very interested in writing a novel. He noted that before diving into a novel he would probably have to first “write a short story or two.” He wanted my advice for how to kick off this project in time for summer. “This sounds like a great idea for a Grand Project,” I replied. “But I would first be definite that this is an important goal in your life, because I…
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Chronicle.com - Today's News
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Another Divide Between Public and Private Universities: Sunshine
2 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amOpen-records laws make it hard for public colleges to keep their doings under wraps. Some in Congress think private institutions, which receive federal benefits, should be more open, too. -
As More Colleges Sign Up to Offer Veterans Aid, Some Veterans Criticize Application Process
2 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has yet to release a tally of the colleges that will participate in its new Yellow Ribbon Program, which some advocates for student veterans say will distribute aid unfairly. -
Online-Education Study Reaffirms Value of Good Teaching, Experts Say
2 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amA recent Education Department report backs up scholars' views that effective instructional methods are what help students succeed, in any medium. -
Historically Black Athletics League Admits Its First Non-HBCU Member
2 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amChowan University, in Murfreesboro, N.C., has joined the 100-year-old Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
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Entertainment
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Editorial: Who decides who's a celebrity around here?
2 Jul 2009 | 3:09 pmThe moral of this morbid editorial: Death gets us all in the end, but it's minutely reassuring to know that the D-list and national headlines are apparently not so unattainable as you'd think. -
'Saving Our Daughters' Los Angeles Book Signing
2 Jul 2009 | 11:07 aminternaladmin L.A. Watts Times http://lawattstimes.com/component/content/article/52-featured/842-male-view-underscores-saving-our-daughters.html Lasana Smith http://lawattstimes.com/component/content/article/52-featured/842-male-view-underscores-saving-our-daughters.html Los Angeles 2009-06-19 The room was -
U. Kentucky students start photography workshop for underprivileged kids
2 Jul 2009 | 10:07 amA new program developed by two University of Kentucky graduates offers kids the ability to put their artwork on display. Jeff and Christina Gora have developed the program, Our World in Pictures, which teaches kids about photography and gives them the chance to show off their art. -
Mr. Michael Jackson, you rocked my world
1 Jul 2009 | 12:04 pmAfter a week of watching music videos and deep thinking, I've come to realize that it's OK for me to feel sad over the passing of Michael Jackson. As a member of Generation Y, my MJ experience barely spans two decades -- most of that is time in which I've only known "bad" Michael: the degenerating celebrity who lived with a bevy of problems, most of which stemmed from his explicit love of childre -
CD Review: Slipknot’s latest sets bar high for metal
1 Jul 2009 | 11:58 amLove them or hate them, Slipknot’s latest album “All Hope is Gone” sets the bar high for metal bands. Released in August 2008, “All Hope is Gone” is the band’s fourth studio album. The lyrics, instrumental experiments, spinning and vocals give this band a different sound. Though the album has a pessimistic title, it will get any headbanger pumped up.
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The College Blog Network - Hotlist
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Fun_NaoAndLater - [Removal]
1 Jul 2009 | 8:29 pmI wrote a comic for the Herald about a vampire girl crash landing on a farm, but scrapped it shortly before I left for Japan last summer. This is that girl, named after a founding member of one of my... -
Disney Lesbians - [Lillian the Great]
1 Jul 2009 | 10:52 amHow come they don't have Soap Opera Resistence Education? "SORE." I am finding it to be just as harmful as drugs or alcohol... I mean really. My room mates have it worse than me. THEY are on the Fourt... -
Senior VP for Finance and Business Retires - [Onward State]
1 Jul 2009 | 8:23 amGary Schultz retired this week after having served for 14 years as the university’s senior vice president for finance and business. Al Horvath, the current vice president for finance and busines... -
Summer Lovin' - [Secretista]
30 Jun 2009 | 11:10 pmPhoto: About.comAs I sit in my room chatting online with my best friend, confessing to her that I'm watching the Sex and The City movie for the 15th, 16th? time (I've lost count it's horrible), I can'... -
links for 2009-06-30 - [The United States of Jamerica]
30 Jun 2009 | 7:07 pmMalcolm Gladwell reviews Free by Chris Anderson: Books: The New Yorker
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Issues
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'Saving Our Daughters' Los Angeles Book Signing
2 Jul 2009 | 11:07 aminternaladmin L.A. Watts Times http://lawattstimes.com/component/content/article/52-featured/842-male-view-underscores-saving-our-daughters.html Lasana Smith http://lawattstimes.com/component/content/article/52-featured/842-male-view-underscores-saving-our-daughters.html Los Angeles 2009-06-19 The room was -
Remembering Alabama basketball's racial pioneer
25 Jun 2009 | 11:57 pmIt was the fall of 1969, and Wendell Hudson was going to be the first black man to take the basketball court in a Crimson Tide uniform, a mere six years after former Alabama Gov. George Wallace stood in front of Foster Auditorium in an attempt to stop the wave of desegregation at the Capstone. -
Community holds U. Illinois campus vigil for victims in Iran
19 Jun 2009 | 8:46 amAbout 70 to 80 University of Illinois students gathered Thursday to mourn those who were killed in the protests in Tehran, Iran. -
Bonnaroo goes greener than ever
17 Jun 2009 | 12:36 pmRock the Earth and Clean Vibes, two environmental activist groups, worked together with management, musicians, festival-goers and other organizations to reduce the carbon footprint of Bonnaroo 2009. Elyce Turner, the tour coordinator for Rock the Earth, said she was told that music festivals are the second largest creators of waste on the planet. -
Oregon U. students plan World War II memorial
3 Jun 2009 | 11:25 amOregon University architecture students will present plans today for ways to memorialize Japanese Americans interned in an Idaho camp during World War II. The plans will be presented in conjunction with the final of four Joel Yamauchi Lectures remembering internment in the Pacific Northwest.
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The College Blog Network - BlogWire
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Retaking the LSAT Study Schedule
3 Jul 2009 | 7:00 amIt's most important to figure out what you did wrong the first time around and plan what you'll do differently this time.Maybe you didn't have enough time to study for the LSAT. Maybe you just didn't... -
New LSAT Reading Comprehension Tips
3 Jul 2009 | 6:59 amSeems like everyone wants more help on LSAT Reading Comprehension these days, so here are some loosely-related thoughts on how to approach Reading Comp.What to focus onI like to think of Reading Compr... -
25 Future LSAT Logical Reasoning Topics
3 Jul 2009 | 6:58 amIf you've done more than a few PrepTests by now, you're probably sick of questions about cholesterol-lowering drugs, climate change, and potential reasons the dinosaurs diedWe get it. Some folks at LS... -
Murakami: More-a-Come — E
2 Jul 2009 | 5:46 pmIt all started in December of 2008. I turned 22, my ex-girlfriend and I had recently broken up–again, and I was stuck with my brother in the geriatric little Israel that is Boca Raton, FL. The ... -
Video: FIAT Panda Crash Test
2 Jul 2009 | 5:18 pmA couple days ago we showed you FIAT's poster campaign that uses a panda being involved in a crash test. As disturbing as that sounds, today I found a video clip of a Panda being used as crash test du...
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CollegeSurfing Insider
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Grads on the Hunt: The Good, The Bad, The Promising
30 Jun 2009 | 12:51 pmYou recently graduated. You’re still unemployed. You continue the job hunt. Here’s what you need to know… The Good >> The more schooling you have, the less likely you are to be unemployed. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in May 2009 (the most recent month of reporting available), the national unemployment rate was 10 [...] -
6 Strategies for a Successful Career Switch
18 Jun 2009 | 10:19 amReady for a career switch? In an uncertain job market, it’s a good idea to consider all your career options — and workers in Washington State are doing just that. According to the Workplace Confidence Survey released in April by Everest College, 57 percent of respondents said they would change careers if nothing stood in [...] -
Graduating Seniors’ Top Five List of Money Makers and Time Savers
12 May 2009 | 9:41 amWe’re officially in the time of college graduations. Speakers are getting their inspirational speeches together, while the anxious Class of ‘09 — with or without jobs — is feeling a little uneasy at the prospect of beginning their new lives. So you’ve made it. You’re about to graduate from college. Now what? Well, here are some [...] -
In Pursuit of Passion
7 May 2009 | 11:44 amA recent Boston Globe article chronicles the plight of laid-off software engineers and financial types who are taking the time to go back to school to engage their creative side and feed their soul. They are taking courses in painting and digital photography, furniture making and graphic design. -
Looming Teaching Shortage May Mean New Jobs
17 Apr 2009 | 8:53 amThere is, however, hope for the education industry in the form of a new generation of college graduates eager to get into the teaching game and reap the perks that the profession’s hours, work demands, job security, and health benefits offer.
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College - U. Got It?
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Professors as Spies?
16 Jun 2009 | 8:23 amHow would you react if you found out that a student in your online course was really your professor in disguise? Would you be outraged or unfazed? Perhaps your response would depend on the level of the offense. Try these transgressions on for size: When Indiana University – Purdue University at Indianapolis Professor Barbara Christe felt [...] -
Graduation Urban Legends: True or False?
29 May 2009 | 6:10 amWhen it comes to graduation, there’s no shortage of urban legends designed to inspire, frighten, or just elicit a chuckle. Decide if these popular tales are true or false, then scroll down to find out if you’re a candidate for a diploma in discernment. 1. The Graduation Gift A man asked his father for a sports car [...] -
Which College Urban Legends Are For Real?
21 May 2009 | 7:02 amHave you ever played the icebreaker game “Two truths and a lie”? Basically, each person tells the group three things about herself, and the group has to decide which two items are true, and which one is the lie. Sound easy? Try your hand at the game with these college urban legends. Choose the lie before [...] -
Obama Speaks at Arizona State University
15 May 2009 | 11:45 amLet’s face it. This year’s graduating class at Arizona State University had one of the best commencement speakers possible: the President of the United States. With approximately 60,000 audience members gathered in the university’s football stadium – named Sun Devil Stadium – Obama asked graduates to eschew materialistic endeavors in favor of a leading a [...] -
Recession Forces Schools To Cut Sports
14 May 2009 | 11:11 amIt’s official: the latest victim of the recession, is the higher education system – specifically, college sports teams. From cross-country to skiing, schools have been forced to halt scholarships and cut some teams entirely or face troubling budget deficits. Here is a small sampling of the colleges affected: Stanford University’s fencing team will have to find [...]
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The Chronicle: Daily News Blog
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Court Overturns $2-Million Verdict for Former Coach at U. of Louisiana-Lafayette
2 Jul 2009 | 11:45 amA Louisiana appeals court has struck down a $2-million jury verdict in a race-discrimination lawsuit brought by a former football coach at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The coach, Jerry Baldwin, one of the few African-American coaches in big-time college football, was fired in 2001 after three losing seasons. He sued the university, asserting he had been dismissed because of his race. In 2007 a state-court jury awarded him $2-million. The university appealed that verdict, and on Wednesday the state’s First Circuit Court of Appeal ordered a new trial in the case. Among other… -
Bedbugs 1, Charity 0
2 Jul 2009 | 8:10 amNever underestimate the power of pests to ruin a good thing on college campuses. This week the notorious villains known as bedbugs forced Colorado State University at Fort Collins to cancel its annual Great Sofa Roundup, which allows students to donate unwanted couches to other folks. According to the Denver Post, there was “no evidence of mass infestations” in the area. Nonetheless, the event’s organizers feared that continuing the sofa swap was just asking for trouble — annoying, blood-sucking trouble — because bedbugs love to hang out in upholstered furniture,… -
Water-Main Break Damages Library at University in St. Louis
2 Jul 2009 | 7:50 amSummer classes at Harris-Stowe State University resumed today, but the library remains closed, after a water-main break on the St. Louis campus on Wednesday sent a geyser of water into the air and across the quad, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Water gushed through the library’s back door and lapped at the bottoms of shelves, a university official told the newspaper. Damage is still being assessed. —Andrew Mytelka -
Former Professor Gets 4 Years for Allowing Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Technology
1 Jul 2009 | 2:33 pmA former professor at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville was sentenced today to serve four years in federal prison for allowing unauthorized foreign citizens access to restricted military technology, The Knoxville News-Sentinel reported. J. Reece Roth, a retired professor of electrical and computer engineering, was convicted last September of violating the Arms Export Control Act. Prosecutors said he did so by giving two graduate research assistants — one from Iran and one from China — unauthorized access to sensitive military arms information and by disclosing some of the… -
German Research Institute Accuses MIT, UMass, and Whitehead of Wrongdoing on Patent
1 Jul 2009 | 2:14 pmA prestigious German research institute has sued three American academic institutions — the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, and the University of Massachusetts at Worcester — in a case that accuses the three of improperly claiming rights to inventions that belong to the German institute. While it is not uncommon for academic organizations to get embroiled in disputes over invention rights when faculty members from several institutions have collaborated on research, as these organizations’ researchers did in the 1990s,…
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Science & Tech
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Column: Road blocks on the information highway
2 Jul 2009 | 3:12 pmChina has long considered education a part of its cultural foundation — those who perform well academically are revered. The restriction of information, of self-knowledge, can only hamper the education of generations of Chinese citizens. Unless China opens its doors to all information, its population cannot expand its knowledge in the best possible way. -
Texas A&M aerospace engineering senior receives award
2 Jul 2009 | 11:14 amJustin Wilkerson was named the top aerospace engineering senior in the U.S. as the 2009 recipient of the Ammon S. Andes National award from Sigma Gamma Tau, a National Aerospace Honor Society. -
Study: Clothes don't make the professor
2 Jul 2009 | 8:47 amIt's not uncommon for UC Berkeley professor Randy Katz to come to class carrying a sword or fake grenades. While his method works to break the ice, teachers' clothing does little to affect students' perceptions of them, according to a recent study. -
Colorado State U. scientist granted $240k for cancer cell research
2 Jul 2009 | 8:20 amSmiling from behind her desk as she reached up and alternated both arms like she were crossing a set of monkey bars, animated Jennifer "Jake" DeLuca, researcher and assistant professor at Colorado State University, flashed back to when her cell biology professor Dr. Salmon, showcased these epic moves. -
NASA awards Oklahoma State U. student grant to age Mars
2 Jul 2009 | 7:45 amNASA awarded a $496,000 grant to an Oklahoma State Univeristy student to develop a device that could determine the age of Mars.
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The Bwog
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Joseph Massad Can Relax
In April, we reported that rumors both on campus and in print were suggesting that Professor Joseph Massad would soon be granted tenure. Now, everyone's favorite tabloid/monitor-of-all-Columbia-controversies, the New York Post, reports (via HuffPo) that Massad has been granted tenure. In an article neutrally-entitled "Columbia Tenures An Israel Basher," columnist Jacob Gershman writes that Columbia "officially -- if quietly -- awarded Massad tenure earlier this month." Gershman then runs through the many controversies that Massad has been involved in in his time in… -
How Much Money Your Governing Board Has
Every year, the various governing boards show off cool Power Points and generally grovel before the Funding at Columbia University committee (known by the almost-scandalous abbreviation F@CU) for a nice cut of your student life fees. This year's numbers were just released, and the various allocations are as follows: Activities Board at Columbia: $366,303.61 ($413,607.22 $473,527.31 requested, $307,516.00 allocated last year) Student Governing Board: $184,109.54 ($217,636 requested, $189,620.62 allocated last year) Club Sports Governing Board: $176,821.57 ($221,580.00 requested,… -
The Emma Watson Rumors Don't Stop
The Hermione-to-Columbia rumor machine continues to be more active than anything ESPN Insider has to offer (yes, that was a sports reference - just move along). Previous rumors (which we and our commenters were skeptical of) were based an entry in the Columbia University directory, but now British tabloid The Daily Mail is reporting that, in the August issue of Elle, Watson confirms that she will be headed to Morningside in September. Unfortunately, the article, in typical British tabloid tabloid fashion, doesn't actually quote any excerpts saying she's definitely coming, and quick… -
Lerner All-Nighters Were Uncomfortable Already
In the most noticeable cost-cutting measure so far, Lerner Hall Operations Executive Director Honey Sue Fishman announced in an email to the student council presidents that, "given these extraordinary economic circumstances," Lerner Hall hours will be reduced, and the computer lab and Cafe 212 seating will no longer be open all night. "All departments and schools," Fishman wrote, "have been asked to identify opportunities to reduce expenses and lower the overall budget. Our goal is to make reductions with the least impact to academic business, student life and the… -
Duane Reade to Use Flex After All?
A few days ago, we reported that the CVS on 96th Street and Amsterdam would be using Flex, partly at least because, according to Student Services, other neighborhood drugstores "have not responded to our invitations to join the program." However, when Bwog checked in with Duane Reade's manager, we learned that there may be hope yet for Flex at a closer drugstore. According to the manager, "Students have been coming in and telling me about Flex," for awhile, and he "sent in the paper work about a year ago." As for the paperwork going through, "apparently…
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Quarterlife Café | Quarterlife Cafe blog, honoluluadvertiser.com | Honolulu, Hawaii
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HI filmmaker in '48 Hour' contest in Beijing
26 Jun 2009 | 1:01 pmThink Chinese art is limited to calligraphy and Mao posters? Think again. This evening, I attended a film festival in the 798 District, a super-trendy art and cultural space in Beijing. A gallery there was showing films from The 48 Hour Film Project, an international city-by-city contest in which filmmakers have exactly 48 hours to write, shoot and edit a short film. The best films go to Cannes. I met up with Beijing resident and fellow Iolani grad Nelson Quan, who produced one of the films that was being shown, called "Monkey Love." Quan studied at the University of Hawaii's Academy for… -
24 Hours Without Google
25 Jun 2009 | 9:33 amOn Wednesday evening and for much of Thursday, I couldn't access Google, Gmail or other Google Apps from my laptop. A quick Yahoo! news search told me that I wasn't alone -- internet users throughout China were suddenly unable to get to Google. The disruption came amidst stepped-up Chinese criticism of Google for allowing users access to "vulgar content." The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday accused Google of spreading obscene images, although it is not clear whether the Google outage and the scuffle over online content were related. I was able to use Google's search engine when I… -
Summer Palace
23 Jun 2009 | 9:11 amOn Friday, a friend and I decided to check out the Summer Palace in the northwest outskirts of Beijing. Unfortunately, we picked a bad day to go -- the skies were very overcast and there was a strong wind blowing. But apparently, that didn't stop 11,000 people from visiting the palace that day. (General admission is 30 RMB - about USD $5.) The Summer Palace, an elaborate collection of pavilions, temples, walkways and gardens, was built around Kunming Lake. The site was previously a royal garden before Emperor Qianlong enlarged and expanded it in the 18th century. Only a panoramic photo can… -
Blue Sky Day (FINALLY.)
22 Jun 2009 | 4:17 amWhat a difference a week makes. This photo was taken on Tuesday from the window of my apartment in Beijing. A thunderstorm engulfed the city that morning, but even after the rain, the city's notorious air pollution can be seen clearly. Here's the same shot, taken this morning: (Wow. So that building is actually YELLOW. Didn't realize that until this weekend...) Air pollution was one of the biggest issues of the Beijing Olympics and, as you can see, it remains a big problem. In 1998, Beijing launched the "Defending Blue Sky" campaign and began publishing weekly -- later daily -- air quality… -
China Frustrations and Revelations
18 Jun 2009 | 6:55 pmMy internet connection went down again for all of last night, because of the rain. At least that's what I was told by the front desk. Apparently, in Beijing, rain wreaks all kinds of havoc on internet connections. When I came to Beijing in 2005, I expected all kinds of things as an American. For one, like many Americans traveling abroad, I expected more people to speak English. But with the Olympics a mere three years ahead, it was evident then that even a campaign to teach Beijing cabbies English basics hadn't made Beijing a friendly place for non-Chinese speakers. There were other…
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North by Northwestern
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Battling stormy weather, Northwestern students graduate
21 Jun 2009 | 7:57 amInclement weather forced some last-minute changes to Northwestern’s 151st annual commencement ceremony at Ryan Field Friday night. The threat of rainstorms almost moved the ceremonies to McGaw Memorial Hall, but officials decided to carry on with the outdoor location. Once people sat down, officials handed out a few makeshift ponchos and the 2009 graduates began to walk out. The impending storm pushed all speeches off and left just the formalities to get out of the way. Jazz musician Wynton Marsalis, the guest speaker for the event told the audience that he’d prepared a… -
How to make your Evanston summer the best ever
17 Jun 2009 | 5:11 amWhether you’re staying in Evanston this summer for school, internships or lab research, don’t let your summer break to turn into just another quarter at Northwestern. Evanston (and most of Chicago) transforms into a different city in the summer. Shorts and sundresses replace boots and North Face jackets, and running into the lake isn’t just a frigid dare or a way to clean off after Dillo Day mud fights. Even if you think you’ll be too busy to make your summer in Evanston special, there are plenty of options to make it memorable. Take Weinberg junior Ben Wang, for example. ”I… -
Why I chose to spend the summer in Evanston
17 Jun 2009 | 4:18 amSince the school year has ended, I can’t help but think of the freedom that has come with the end of finals. Finally, I get to go back home where everything is wonderful! Except, well, I don’t. I’m actually spending my three-month break from Northwestern’s bubble just a few blocks away from campus. Am I crazy? Perhaps, but regardless, I’m stuck so I needed someway to justify this decision. Pro: Exploring NU and E-Town Throughout the ever-hectic school year, I tend to miss out on some of the better parts of campus like Deering Field, North and South Beach, the… -
ISP seniors paint the Rock: June 12
16 Jun 2009 | 6:37 pmPhoto courtesy Samantha Brown. From Weinberg senior Samantha Brown: Seniors in the Integrated Science Program (called Entering Class 2005, or EC 05) painted the rock to celebrate our last days together, but more importantly to promote science! All over the rock are various science-y things, like a dinosaur, a paramecium, the wave equation, a volcano, a beaker and an atomic model. On the front wall, the top is painted with chalkboard paint to make an interactive writing surface, and acknowledge the countless hours we’ve spent, chalk in hand, working on problems. The middle reads… -
Summer movie preview
11 Jun 2009 | 7:25 pmProduction by Sisi Wei / North by Northwestern
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Innovation in College Media
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links for 2009-06-27
27 Jun 2009 | 8:49 amThe Fundamental Training Need :: The Scoop The real problem is the way that we as journalists manage information, because that determines so much else: the kinds of stories we’re able to envision and construct, the amount of context we’re able to bring to bear in a short amount of time and our ability to connect the dots. In general, and this is my scientific conclusion, we suck at managing information. (tags: data theory journalism) -
Thornburg - fertile failure
25 Jun 2009 | 10:03 amRyan Thornburg makes the case that universities can be the “fertile failure” ground for news organizations. I’m not so sure on some levels. Here’s the college media-specific quote: Campus news organizations should also be a natural place for professional news organizations to test crazy ideas that run the risk of damaging their brand. Not that campus news organizations are all dying to damage their brands, but their transitory audience makes small failures much less costly over the long run — failure artifacts don’t aggregate at campus news organizations the way… -
links for 2009-06-24
24 Jun 2009 | 8:51 amXark!: The betrayal of the Fourth Estate I have attempted to be discreet on the decline and fall of the media empire, mostly because I am still in it. With layoffs and furloughs announced every quarter, the consequences of being brutally honest could be dire. But I… Why A New (And Unusual) Pricing Strategy By A Rhode Island Paper Will Fail | paidContent (tags: future media newspapers businessmodels) 100 Tips about All Adobe CS4 Applications | Layers Magazine Here we are three years later with our Fourth Annual installment of one of our most popular features. -
links for 2009-06-23
23 Jun 2009 | 8:50 amXark!: The betrayal of the Fourth Estate I have attempted to be discreet on the decline and fall of the media empire, mostly because I am still in it. With layoffs and furloughs announced every quarter, the consequences of being brutally honest could be dire. But I… Why A New (And Unusual) Pricing Strategy By A Rhode Island Paper Will Fail | paidContent 100 Tips about All Adobe CS4 Applications | Layers Magazine Here we are three years later with our Fourth Annual installment of one of our most popular features. Complete Community Connection This is the blueprint for a Complete… -
Still questions about revenue, online presence
22 Jun 2009 | 7:47 amAs I mentioned earlier this summer, I was in Iowa this week speaking (along with Steve Buttry) to a group of 8 newspaper journalists (editors and publishers) at the Iowa Newspaper Foundation’s Leadership Seminar series. The topic was “Leadership in a Changing Media Environment.” My part was to talk about how the Internet changes the news equation, and what kind of free tools are available to enhance the news organization’s Web presence. It was a fascinating three hours (even though my luggage was lost and I ended up in a t-shirt and shorts for the discussion), and one…
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Free College
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FAFSA Reform Makes Financial Aid Application Easier
24 Jun 2009 | 3:27 pmThe Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has often been criticised for inefficiency and redundancy - but thanks to some recent reforms the process may become easier than ever. -
Get the Summer Advantage in Scholarship Applications
29 May 2009 | 7:07 amSummer is the least likely time for students to apply for scholarships - and that makes it a great time to break the broader trend and increase your application's competitiveness. -
Alternative and Accelerated Degrees Gaining Popularity
23 May 2009 | 2:39 amAlternative and accelerated degrees are fairly new, but they are now starting to really pick up popularity. Find out more about the economic and technological trends making it possible. -
Stimulus improves outlook for teaching jobs
19 May 2009 | 3:46 amDespite early projections of massive job cuts and department closures, some states and districts are revising their education outlook now that federal stimulus funds have begun to work into the system. -
A Degree is More than the Job You Get
16 May 2009 | 7:35 pmA college degree can be valuable in terms of earning power and employability, but there is still even more worth to it than just that.
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College Admissions Counseling
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BA/MD or BS/MD?
2 Jul 2009 | 8:36 amI have previously written about BS/MD programs. If you are interested in such programs you have probably noticed that some are called BA/MD programs. But what is the difference between a BS/MD and a BA/MD program? In general, colleges that award the BA degree, bachelors of arts, require that upon graduation a student have background knowledge in not only their major but also in a broad range of fields. For instance, a chemistry major will still need to have taken classes in the humanities, social sciences and fulfill a foreign language requirement for graduation. On the other hand, colleges… -
BA/DDS Degree Programs
30 Jun 2009 | 6:00 amI have already discussed the programs that combine an undergraduate education with medical school. But there are also BA/DDS degrees for those seeking to become dentists. These programs are extremely competitive programs and even the best students may not be accepted. You will need top grades and top test scores to even be in consideration for acceptance into one of these programs. You will also need to show a particular interest in being a dentist often evidenced by your activities outside of school. Have you spent time volunteering at a dental office or shadowing a dentist? Those are the… -
Advice on Writing the College Essay
25 Jun 2009 | 6:00 amGetting accepted to the best college for your needs involves many factors. But one of the critical factors for many students is the application essay. At the most competitive colleges, most of the students applying have top grades and top test scores. The college essay is one way for admissions officers to distinguish between applicants. The Choice Blog of the New York Times has a posting about writing the college admissions essay by the dean of admissions at Connecticut College. This posting has some good general advice that students should consider before starting the process of writing… -
Admissions to BS/MD Programs
23 Jun 2009 | 6:00 amLast week I discussed BS/MD programs. Today I want to talk about what it takes to get into these extremely competitive programs. Just how competitive are BS/MD programs? In 2006 Brown University had 1974 applicants for their PLME program and accepted 79. The program at Rice University/Baylor had over 1,000 applications and only 14 were accepted. Finally, at the Caltech/UCSD program, only 8 were accepted out of 209 applicants. Students with grades and test scores in the top 1% of students regularly fail to gain admission to these programs. So what does it take to get admitted to a BS/MD… -
More Questions on US News Rankings
19 Jun 2009 | 11:42 amThis past week more evidence has come to light that brings into question the legitimacy of the US News college rankings. First, Inside Higher Ed reported that US News will be expanding their web ranking web site to include information about distance education and adult continuing education. Since these are growing areas of higher education this move makes sense. However, US News will also be working with a third party to sell to colleges the names of prospective students. So what you ask? One of the criteria set by US News in their rankings is the selectivity of a college. So the more…
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CR Nation: News for College Republicans
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Politico Podcast: Howell says College GOP not down or out
2 Jul 2009 | 9:10 amCheck out new Politico’s podcast with new National College Republican Chairman Zach Howell here. During the podcast, Howell says that “We’re optimistic. We think that ultimately our policies are better for young people, and are more sustainable and responsible.” Later on in the podcast, Mr. Howell is asked to comment on the old adage “If you are young and conservative you have no heart, but if you are old and liberal you have no brain.” Again, to check out the podcast, click here. -
Another internship program, this for McDonnell in VA
30 Jun 2009 | 9:48 pmFrom the GW College Republicans blog: The CRFV and the McDonnell campaign are excited to announce a paid summer internship available to College Republicans in targeted localities across the Commonwealth. All interns will be expected to work 21 hours per week and will be paid $10 per hour. This field internship will focus on voter contact and spreading the word through new media and traditional grassroots efforts for Victory 2009. Hours will be in the evenings and on weekends, giving students the flexibility to hold other summer jobs if they choose. Please contact Andrew Lamar at… -
California College Republicans Announces Internship Program
26 Jun 2009 | 9:20 pmCCR announces Internship Program in press release to CR Nation: The California College Republicans (CCR) is proud to announce the launch of their statewide Legislative and Congressional Internship Program. CCR is committed to helping conservative college students find internships to build upon prior experience, providing them with the opportunity to hone their skills in a professional political environment. “I’m told quite often that there are more jobs available than qualified applicants,” said California College Republicans Chairman Michael Antonopoulos. “That is why we believe our… -
Buchanan on Iran
25 Jun 2009 | 9:30 pmPat Buchanan can be a very polarizing figure, staking out positions many consider too radical, too fringe. Even if you disagree with him, Buchanan often has thoughtful, well-written columns. His recent series on the Iranian protests and unrest are especially good: “Outlasting the Ayatollahs“; “Tiananmen Moments“; and “Ten Days That Shook Tehran.” -
A Dollar a Day (adds up way faster than you think)
25 Jun 2009 | 9:42 amWhile we’re on the subject of healthcare and failing government policies, take note of this brilliant idea. Is it just me, or is everything wrong with using taxpayers’ money to fund this program? Since when does the government subsidize morality? Oh, wait, it’s not morality, abstinence is not required! Plus it’s totally discriminatory, because unless you had a sister who gave birth before age 18 and (evidently) do not have a family member who’s obtained a college degree, you’re not eligible! It’s just like liberals, though, when “creative ways are needed” to address an issue…
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Not Your Average Admissions Blog
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How is YOUR summer vacation?
1 Jul 2009 | 1:35 pmSummer is a bizarre time for admissions offices. While many members of the campus community are away and others are conducting or taking condensed summer courses, admissions offices are often at their busiest. Those that work with or run orientation have those programs throughout the season, and transfer and non degree applications at many [...] -
The Completely unofficial entirely opinion-based update on enrollment trends
6 Jun 2009 | 4:47 amA comment on my last post asked what impact on enrollment the economy is having according to what I’ve been hearing from my colleagues. I’ve done a very careful, detailed study consisting of chatting with a few friends, reading comments on a few list servs, and attending meetings where the topic came up and [...] -
Marketing excitment and enrollment confusion
3 Jun 2009 | 7:18 pmI was a few miles south of campus last week meeting with Deans, directors, and vice presidents of admissions of Virginia public colleges. The group assembles a few times each year to compare notes, work on projects of mutual interest, and share our woes. Most of what we shared last week was confusion. [...] -
Why the SAT’s just may be all that
20 May 2009 | 4:35 amConveniently, evidence that this is a terrible use of scores AND that it goes on anyhow is detailed in a new report from the National Association for College Admissions Counseling, so it's not just my paranoid delusions (my therapist will be SO relieved). As mentioned in the report, this is a huge boon to the testing industry (motto: you are your scores - and you can afford to be better!), and obviously advantages anyone with the cash. -
Why the SAT’s aren’t “all that”
17 May 2009 | 7:48 amThe higher your scores the better we look, so magically through the power of the marketplace, scores have gained their own intrinsic value, even though independently they tell us very little about students.
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Planning and Preparing for College
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Our Deepest Fear
14 Jul 2012 | 3:32 pmOur deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other -
It is Never Too Late
20 Jul 2011 | 2:33 pmI wanted to send out a note to the "Class of 2010" and past classes or anyone that need to know that it is never too late to go for your goal(s) in life. Many times we have our eyes toward getting the students graduated, but not looking beyond at those who felt that they can't go to college or get a decent job, or those who didn't make the requirements to graduate, but just dropped out.I am told -
Notes on Reading the Blog
17 Jul 2010 | 6:29 amPlease note that the Blog is a college resource infrastructure and is to viewed ongoing or various times for valuable information.The blog structure is as follows:The left side displays the current posting for scholarships,internships, fellowships and job opportunities. In many cases the deadlines for the opportunities will be displayed in the title or within the posting.The right side has links -
How To Prepare for College Correctly -- Please Share
17 Jun 2010 | 10:11 pmI wanted to take the time to release information that will make a difference in preparing students along with their parents for college. I believe that information should be shared with all and that it must be obtainable in a way that people can have access to it. I am haunted by the quotes of Harriet Tubman that says:“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you -
Accreditation of Colleges and Universities
10 Jun 2010 | 3:50 pmMost people don't take into account the accreditation of a school when applying, but it can play a big role in terms of employment beyond college, in terms of financial aid, transferability of credits, etc. The link provides information about institutions that are accredited by accrediting agencies that are recognized by the US Dept. of Educ:AccreditationOther useful sites include:Ed
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Surviving College Life
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Summer Wise: Hometown (or College Town) Touristing
30 Jun 2009 | 10:24 amAs we pack up to move out of state for med school, one of my biggest regrets is not taking advantage of all the awesome tourist opportunities San Diego–and Southern California–has to offer. Sure, I visited Disneyland, had famous apple pie in Julian, and ate some amazing New-York style pizza at a hole in the wall in Hillcrest, but that doesn’t even make a dent in my touristing dreams! A Touristing To-Do List With the lazy days of summer stretching out before you, now is the perfect time to start making your touristing to-do lists–one for your hometown, and one for your… -
What’s Hot at the Pay for College Blog
29 Jun 2009 | 10:13 amOur sister site, the Pay for College Blog, is usually meant for parents but there have been several posts recently that I thought you might want to take a look at. It belongs to college industry expert, Deborah Fox (she’s been featured in all kinds of newspapers and TV news reports as a source for information about how to pay for college), and actually might be a good stop for your ‘rents–so send them over and teach them how to subscribe via RSS! Meanwhile, here are five of Deborah’s best recent posts for the college-aged crowd: 3 Things Students Should Know About… -
I Love the Fair (And Maybe You Will, Too)
23 Jun 2009 | 2:57 pmIt must be summer now, because the San Diego County Fair has just opened up, and I am happy to say I was there on opening day, over-priced tickets and all. And it was just as fun as I remembered it being. Keep it Cheap So fair admission this year is a whopping $13, which I frankly find pretty ridiculous. So to keep in line with that little budget conversation we had earlier, I’d suggest that you look around for the deals. Check local grocery stores–usually at least one chain will have a deal with the fair to sell discounted tickets. . If you’re willing to fight the crowds,… -
PhotoDoc: Fun Ways to Document Your Summer
19 Jun 2009 | 12:24 pmI know we talk a lot of “grown-up” and “practical” around here, but I don’t want you to forget that college really means the transition years between childhood and adulthood–and what does that mean? Well, that you need to still be a kid sometimes. And you need to remember how to do it when the grown-up world takes you over. The college years can be some of the most fun of your life, so here are some fresh, fun, and funky ways to document the good times so you can share and remember: Things We Wore. One of my friends started this great blog entitled Things… -
DIY Father’s Day Gift Roundup!
19 Jun 2009 | 6:21 amHere’s the traditional DIY gift roundup. I wish I could say my Dad was getting one of these cool, crafty, and thoughtful things, but I’m afraid I opted for the DVD route this year. But that doesn’t mean you have to. Remember, if you want to make this stuff for cheap, don’t forget that thrift stores are a great source for fabric, cookware, etc. DIY can get expensive if you don’t use all your resources! Also… I know ties are a traditional Father’s Day thing… But do they really want to get ties every year? Poll your dads, the public wants to know.
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The College Driver News
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Video: FIAT Panda Crash Test
2 Jul 2009 | 4:18 pmA couple days ago we showed you FIAT's poster campaign that uses a panda being involved in a crash test. As disturbing as that sounds, today I found a video clip of a Panda being used as crash test dummy in a FIAT 500. I know some, such as Stephen Colbert, would consider a panda bear crash test as a form of fast food, but something about this gives me an upset stomach. TheCD's take: And these are the people who are running Chrysler.... -
Students hack dorm windows to look like KITT
2 Jul 2009 | 3:13 pmApparently turning a dorm into a tetris spectacle is too easy, so a group at Wroclaw University who have no girlfriends a lot of free time hacked into their building's lighting system into a KITT light show. Source: Jalopnik -
Say good bye to red turn signals
2 Jul 2009 | 2:25 pmThe findings of a study conducted by NHTSA have shown that amber colored turn signals reduce collisions by about 5%. Because of this, NHTSA is fumbling with the idea of mandating all auto manufacturers to switch to amber colored lenses. Source: Cars.com via Autoblog Photo: BestRated1's Flickr -
FIAT Panda Crash Test
30 Jun 2009 | 6:58 pmIn an effort to show how environmentally friendly their vehicles are, FIAT decided to show some of the most adorable animals being involved in a crash test. Though it effectively showcases the safety of their smallest vehicle, the 500, every time I look at the picture I keep feeling like something is very wrong here. Source: Coloribus -
North Carolina bans texting while driving
30 Jun 2009 | 1:12 pmNorth Carolina will become the 14th state to ban texting while driving. The law goes into effect on December 1, 2009. North Carolina will join Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, and Washington in banning texting for all drivers. Source: IIHS
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HackCollege
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What the Iranian Electolution Means for Students
1 Jul 2009 | 1:00 pmImage Courtesy: Hans MastThe Iranian election turn revolution has become front page news all around the world. The Daily Show's coverage of this movement showed how similar we can be to people who live half way around the world. They also showed how important this election is for college students and what they can do to help. Champion the Cause College students love to be down for the cause. Politicians can count on us at every election to walk around for no money to tell people how great they are. Get the Word Out It's more important for you to foreward the emails you get from the… -
This Week in College News for the Week of 6/21
26 Jun 2009 | 3:59 pmPrivate Scholarships Feel the Pinch [via the NY Times] Anecdotes are slowly starting to trickle in that private scholarships around the country are starting to dry up. Some colleges just aren't accepting applications. Yes, it's the economy, stupid. Cheerleaders? You're All Cut [via the The Choice Blog] Florida International University recently decided that its cheerleading squad wasn't worth the cash, so they cut the entire team and are saving $45,000. How will FIU facilitate school spirit? Maybe their new $50 million stadium will help. Blackboard Promises to Not Be Evil,… -
Foods that Stay Fresh for the Semester
26 Jun 2009 | 1:13 pmMost colleges/universities have dining halls with meal plans, duh. You might not eat from what's in your dorm for a while because of said dining hall, or your college towns wide array of take-out food. We've got you covered over here at HC. Here are some foods that stay good for a long time. Peanut Butter This past August I bought a huge jar of peanut butter. It lasted until the start of summer session and didn't change flavor one bit. It held up to me forgetting to close it at night and the times let it sit in a drawer under the bed for weeks at a time. Soy Milk Okay, soy… -
This Week in Facebook
25 Jun 2009 | 11:03 amFacebook Lobbies Washington on Privacy (via InsideFacebook) This article details the balance between privacy and what Facebook needs to keep the servers going. Right now, they are taking keywords to put up relevant ads. The company's director of public policy, Timothy Sparapani worked as a legislative counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union before coming to Facebook. That bodes well for people who want to keep their information out of the hands of people who want to make money off of it. The Fastest Way to Update Twitter and Facebook From Your iPhone (via Mashable) This… -
Tips to Keep Your Head in the Books
25 Jun 2009 | 9:32 am1. Keep your Achilles' heel somewhere out of the way. The farther you are away from distractions, the less likely you are to indulge in them. For me, it has to be the internet. Because of this I make sure my computer is either asleep or completely turned off. One of the benefits of having a laptop is that it fits in the keyboard bay under my desk. This keeps my baby out of site, and out of mind. Alternatively, if you love reading romance novels go to the nonfiction section of the library. If you can help but turn on the television while studying in your room, go to a lounge. If you have a…
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Great College Advice
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Carnival of College Admission’s Newest Edition
23 Jun 2009 | 3:39 pmThe Carnival of College Admission is a biweekly compendium of blog posts focused on the transition from high school to college. The current edition is hosted by Eric Perron at Dream Strategy. Have a look at the latest and greatest from the admissions blogosphere. Mark Montgomery Educational Consultant and Blogger -
Do Your Students Get In to Their First Choice College? Coming Clean on Statistics
19 Jun 2009 | 6:27 amParents call me nearly every day to ask about my services. Understandably, they want to know about my success rate. Here’s the usual question: How many of your students get into their first choice college? Many college consultants tout a “success rate” based on whether students get into their first or second choice college. But this is a tricky statistic to report and impossible to verify. For example, if a student enters my office with a GPA of 3.1, no honors courses, and an ACT composite of 27, eagerly reporting that Harvard is his first choice, my reporting statistics… -
Educational Consulting Helps Parent and Student Sort Out What’s Best
18 Jun 2009 | 7:38 amSometimes clients hire me thinking that the path is completely clear. Then after weeks of probing conversations, guided research, and creation of a list of criteria, the path suddenly takes an unexpected–but very welcome turn. In this short video, a parent describes what she didn’t know as she embarked on this process, and her satisfaction that her son will be attending a college that suits him perfectly. Mark Montgomery Educational Consultant and College Planner -
Educational Consultant Helps Student Prepare for College Admission
17 Jun 2009 | 8:27 amDifferent students need different sorts of help as they navigate the college admission process. In this short video, one of my clients explains that individually tailored college planning helped him to identify some schools that he was really excited about, and then gave him the tools to bring out the best in himself. The result? A very happy camper–with a Dean’s Scholarship! Mark Montgomery Educational Consultant -
Why Personalized College Counseling? A Student Explains
16 Jun 2009 | 6:23 amSometimes students aren’t sure that they need individually tailored college consulting. In this short video, one of my clients explains why he thinks it has been so helpful to him to have a bit of extra help in selecting the right college. Mark Montgomery College Consultant
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CampusGrotto.com - The Inside Source at College
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How to Become an Early Riser
22 Jun 2009 | 5:28 amIt can be dreadful trying to wake up for that 7 or 8am class. In those early mornings it can be very tempting to want to sleep in, especially if that class is in the lecture hall with hundreds of other students. No one will know you're not there, right? College is a demanding, always on-the-run lifestyle that doesn't leave much time for sleep. That reason alone is why Starbucks and Red Bull energy drinks are a big part of keeping us awake and giving us the energy we need to survive the day. A typical weeknight in college may keep you up until 2am, whether it be due to studying, partying, or… -
Preview: The HP DV2 Notebook
19 Jun 2009 | 7:36 amThe HP Pavilion dv2 Entertainment Notebook computer has just arrived in for review. The dv2 is the newest 12-inch notebook from HP which hopes to fill the void between low-performance netbooks and high-priced ultra-portable notebooks. At first glance, the dv2 appears to be the perfect notebook for college students, given its affordable price and impressive specs. When it comes to notebooks, I'm a big fan of ultra-portables and the new dv2 looks promising. The model we’re looking at is Moonlight White (also available in Espresso Black). Let's briefly take a look at some reasons this notebook… -
Review: SimpleTech Signature Mini Hard Drive
17 Jun 2009 | 5:48 amWhen it comes to school work on your computer, nothing is more important than safely saving and storing your data. I’m sure you have heard many horror stories (or maybe experienced them yourself) of students losing all their work because of hard drive failure. There are even stories out there of students going to far extremes to protect their work. Here comes a product that will safely store all your important files and has a large enough capacity to store all of your music, photos and other media as well. Typical students opt for bargain thumb drives of 2-4 GB, but the problem with those… -
Review: Ice Booze Vertical Ice Luge
12 Jun 2009 | 6:51 amNeed more entertainment at your parties and get-togethers? Here we will take a look at the Ice Booze Vertical Ice Luge, something you may want to consider as an addition to your next party. {mosimage} Here is a product that will ensure drinks and shots stay cold, on top of adding a great conversation piece and center of attention to any party or gathering. For you sports fans, this would be quite the attention-getter at tailgate parties as well. {mosimage} Ice luge parties can be a fun theme party where typically a 3-foot long block of ice is purchased and channels are carved into the block… -
Saving Money: 50 Tips for College Students
13 May 2009 | 11:00 pm{mosimage} Being a college student usually means living and surviving on a cheap budget. Some of you may be pretty good at pinching your pennies and getting by, while others take out student loans and get themselves further into debt. Either way, all of us could use some additional advice and ideas on stretching our dollar just a bit further. Check out these 50 ideas on ways to save money: FOOD & DRINK Learn how to cook your own meals, it's healthier and you'll save money. Don't get a meal plan, the cafeteria food isn't usually that great anyways. Bring your own snacks/water to class instead…
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College Finance 101
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Investing Student Loans…Is it Legal?
16 Jun 2009 | 7:32 amRecently, a friend asked me about the pros and cons of investing leftover student loan money (a pretty considerable sum…around $5,000.00). My advice: BAD IDEA. The risk outweighs the reward First of all, the likelihood that you’re going to make considerable money on a $5,000 investment is decent, I will admit. However, remember that you’re going to have to pay that money back. Whatever your chances of gain are, you’re going to have to get a better rate of return than your interest rate…around 6%. Even if you invest in a “high-risk” international… -
Negotiate Higher Compensation on the Job Hunt
8 Jun 2009 | 12:13 pmWhile unemployment is on the rise, up to 9.4% in May from 8.9% in April (http://bls.gov), compensation packages are on the downturn. Employers have more bargaining power due to the excess supply of job-seekers, naturally causing them to offer lower compensation packages to potential employees. If you receive an offer, don’t settle for less. Ante up your compensation with these helpful hints. Find out what other people in your field are making Check out salary.com, a website designed to give you incomes for a number of professions in locations all over America. Detailed reports can run… -
Book Review: Hot Commodities by Jim Rogers
5 Jun 2009 | 12:31 pmJim Rogers, author of Hot Commodities: How Anyone Can Invest Profitably In The World’s Best Market and creater of the Rogers International Commodity Index (^RCT) claims that the world is headed into the next bull-market for commodities and not surprisingly, a flat market for stocks and equities. I’m usually skeptical about gurus who make bold statements like this, but Rogers track record is proven, so it’s lead me to read his book. Not to mention the fact that his index, which is a bundle of commodities, returned 254% from 1999 - 2006, while the stock market only returned a… -
LAST MINUTE SCHOLARSHIPS (6/3/09)
3 Jun 2009 | 12:41 pmWith fall semester right around the corner, you may feel like you’ve already missed the boat applying for scholarships. But it’s not too late. FastWeb! still has plenty of money to offer, and there’s no reason you shouldn’t get some of it. As the fall semester approaches, we’ll give you the opportunity to apply for every scholarship available. More information on scholarships and FastWeb! Harper Academic Research Competition Award Amount: $1,000 The Harper Academic Research Competition is open to graduate and undergraduate students. To enter the contest you… -
Slate.com: Barack Obama’s Facebook Newsfeed
2 Jun 2009 | 1:21 pmSlate.com, one of our favorite news websites, has done it again. In this parody of the Web 2.0 world, creative authors have made light of the GOP/Democratic bickering, Kim-Jong launching a nuclear missile and the fiascos that face Governor Schwarzenegger and the state of California. Here’s a sneak preview: You can read the full newsfeed here. Did you miss it? Collegefinance101.com offers powerful textbook search engine Collegefinance101.com offers new online shop Four Easy Ways to Improve Your FICO Score The Potential Dangers of Obama’s Credit Card Reform The Amazing Piggy Bank Chase,…
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College Media Matters
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Daily Nexus Editor: Print Newspaper Still in Play on Campus
1 Jul 2009 | 6:52 amI received an excellent comment recently from Mackenzie Weinger, editor in chief of the esteemed Daily Nexus at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She further confirms a truth I’ve fought hard to get recognized over the past year (through this blog and via a chat with CICM’s Bryan Murley): College students are still reading print newspapers. – Here’s Weigner’s brief, well-written treatise on the subject: – As someone who fought hard this past year to get a lock-in fee passed to bring back our Friday paper, I’ve got to say that trying to save… -
Michael Jackson Death Coverage NOT a New Media Triumph
29 Jun 2009 | 5:32 pmEvery major breaking story nowadays comes with a seemingly instant meta-analysis of how new media have fared while impacting the story’s coverage. Case in point: a CNN piece about the Michael Jackson death gossip-mongering news coverage. – My take: This is NOT a story that symbolizes new media’s shining greatness. In fact, they are hardly helping matters at all. Now, in fairness, there are some positives. Some of the more visual career timelines and discographies have caught my eye and are serving as stellar complements to the basic news pieces, especially impressive… -
Alternative Student Press Strong, Growing, Especially Online
27 Jun 2009 | 4:10 pmA great new piece by Kate Maternowski in the most recent Student Press Law Center Report documents the continued strength of alternative student publications at campuses across the U.S. (Full disclosure: I’m quoted in the piece.) – In her words: ”As mainstream student media across the country fight censorship battles with their school administrations, alternative publications are popping up in steady numbers in response to their own disfavored symbols of authority— official student newspapers. Often utilizing the newest and most innovative means to broadcast their… -
Michigan Daily, Time to Step Up, Due to the (Lack of) Competition
25 Jun 2009 | 12:59 amThe Ann Arbor News will cease being a daily newspaper starting in late July, according to a new Poynter report. It will reemerge as a more svelte online-only operation publishing a print paper twice a week. The reason this latest newspaper-bad-news headline stands out amid the predicted print reckoning is that it will leave Ann Arbor, Mich., home to the University of Michigan, as the first at least somewhat major metropolitan area in the states without a daily print newspaper. Or does it? – Cue The Michigan Daily, the student-produced newspaper in the university town, and soon to… -
J-Student Spotlight: Katelyn Polantz, Univ. of Pittsburgh, UWIRE 100
22 Jun 2009 | 6:23 pmKatelyn Polantz once went on a liquid diet as a college freshman. It lasted a week. She fell in love with journalism as a sophomore. It appears this love will last a lifetime. – As editor in chief of The Pitt News over the past year, Polantz led a staff of roughly 120 student reporters and editors, oversaw the formation of a multimedia department for PittNews.com, and collected a ton of devotees. For example, The Pitt News managing editor: “Katelyn has worked tirelessly to improve The Pitt News, both as a publication and an educational experience. . . . Thanks to…
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College Tips for Parents
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Ideas for Unemployed students and grads
12 Jun 2009 | 8:51 pmUp until the last year or two, it was fairly easy for college grads to find jobs- times have certainly changed! The fact that recent college grads are having a terrible time finding jobs is not news to anyone. One of our favorite authors and innovative thinkers, Seth Godin, just wrote a great article on his blog which provides some great suggestions for new unemployed college grads who have not found jobs: check it out: Graduate School for Unemployed College Students -
Tips on Reducing College Expenses
4 Jun 2009 | 6:48 amAs we all know, the costs of college continues to rise, and puts an added burden on families. We have gotten several requests from our readers to provide tips for reducing the costs of college. We plan to add tips and suggestions that have been submitted by parents and students regarding saving on all aspects of college costs. We also would like to invite our readers to submit their tips and suggestions on saving money. -
Credit Card Debt is climbing on Campuses
10 May 2009 | 4:13 pmDue to increasing costs of college and tighter economic conditions, college students appear to using their credit cards for basic living costs, as well as books, fees, etc. Credit Card debt levels of college students are at a historical high. Unfortunately, the interest cost on credit cards is generally much higher than other types of debt, such as student loans. One of the leading causes dropping out of college is financial problems. When financially strapped, students tend to work more hours at their PT jobs to cover their expenses and debt. Unfortunately, their grades can suffer, or they… -
Planning for Freshman Year - Tips for Parents & Students
25 Apr 2009 | 9:08 amIn the coming weeks, we will be featuring tips for parents and students regarding preparing for the first year in college. Topics will include supplies to shop for, coordinating with roommates, money saving tips, packing tips, and many more topics. We would also like to invite guest suggestions and guest posts. -
College Students are often Clueless about Money Matters
19 Mar 2009 | 5:56 amMany College Students desperately need to learn money skills. The list below represents typical quotes from college students on the topic of money matters. A basic understanding of money management is a critical part of the daily responsibilities of college and adult life. Although many of the statements seem comical to experienced adults, they illustrate why so many young people get into financial trouble. We suggest parents spend time teaching their students money skills, or provide them with a quick money management course as the one recommended below: Money issues are probably the top…
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Geoff at Mount Allison
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July 1st in the United States...hummm...what to do?...Blame Canada!
1 Jul 2009 | 5:40 amLiving in the U.S. current most people here haven't heard much about Canada since...well this:on this the 142nd anniversary of the Union of Canada (roughly modern day Ontario and Quebec), Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick I'll give you one better:Times have changed, our kids are geting worse.They won't obey their parents: they just wanna fart and curse!Should we blame the government, or blame society?Or should we blame the images on TV?NO! Blame Canada! Blame Canada!With all their beady little eyesAnd flappin heads so full of liesBlame Canada! Blame Canada!We need to form as full assault, it's… -
Update--Ten Weeks From Mount Allison
27 Jun 2009 | 12:47 pmSo I've been busy lately and haven't posted very recently. I've been working on preparing for Berklee's Five-Week Performance program. Most recently I've been designing flyers and a Keynote presentation to show on our portable big screen TV. I also joined the apparently prestigious Tennis and Racquet Club because I needed to go somewhere close by that was inexpensive (haha...well inexpensive in terms of Boston's Back Bay). It's pretty swanky and has a long history...but I am most concerned with the gym...which is good enough for me. I've been trying to get in shape since I got back home...and… -
Why does Canada still have a Queen?
21 Jun 2009 | 8:55 pmPlease...can someone tell me why Britain (and Canada) still have a queen? Only 5% of Canadians know the Queen is still Canada's Head of State...maybe that's because she's irrelevant? Are Canadians really that much stuck in the past and looking to differentiate themselves from Americans to break off ties with this relic? -
Waking Up Canadian: What Makes a Canadian?
13 Jun 2009 | 3:02 pmI recently stumbled upon this video from the Canadian government about new citizenship laws...and it again brought up the question what makes a Canadian? An American without a gun and health insurance? Not British...but more British than Americans. A skilled worker with money and a few years' wait? I haven't heard a good, honest answer to this question yet. Do you think it is about peacekeeping or human rights? See wmtc to dispel those rumours. -
Social Media+ Social Networking in plain english
8 Jun 2009 | 7:48 pmI've really sound these short videos by commoncraft kind of entertaining...maybe I'm a nerd...but either way here you go:
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The Campus Buzz
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Advocates for the Blind Sue University Over Use of Kindle
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Michigan Community College Sets World Record 5,500 Pound Fudge Slab, Proceeds go to Charity
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1st Ever Non-Black College Joins Black College Athletic League
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6 tips to maximize your student loan relief under new gov’t program
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Hottest NCAA Basketball Rivalries for the 2009-’10 Season
2 Jul 2009 | 12:56 pmCLICK HERE FOR FULL ARTICLE: http://ow.ly/goDu
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College Tips for Parents
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Ideas for Unemployed students and grads
12 Jun 2009 | 8:51 pmUp until the last year or two, it was fairly easy for college grads to find jobs- times have certainly changed! The fact that recent college grads are having a terrible time finding jobs is not news to anyone. One of our favorite authors and innovative thinkers, Seth Godin, just wrote a great article on his blog which provides some great suggestions for new unemployed college grads who have not found jobs: check it out: Graduate School for Unemployed College Students -
Tips on Reducing College Expenses
4 Jun 2009 | 6:48 amAs we all know, the costs of college continues to rise, and puts an added burden on families. We have gotten several requests from our readers to provide tips for reducing the costs of college. We plan to add tips and suggestions that have been submitted by parents and students regarding saving on all aspects of college costs. We also would like to invite our readers to submit their tips and suggestions on saving money. -
Credit Card Debt is climbing on Campuses
10 May 2009 | 4:13 pmDue to increasing costs of college and tighter economic conditions, college students appear to using their credit cards for basic living costs, as well as books, fees, etc. Credit Card debt levels of college students are at a historical high. Unfortunately, the interest cost on credit cards is generally much higher than other types of debt, such as student loans. One of the leading causes dropping out of college is financial problems. When financially strapped, students tend to work more hours at their PT jobs to cover their expenses and debt. Unfortunately, their grades can suffer, or they… -
Planning for Freshman Year - Tips for Parents & Students
25 Apr 2009 | 9:08 amIn the coming weeks, we will be featuring tips for parents and students regarding preparing for the first year in college. Topics will include supplies to shop for, coordinating with roommates, money saving tips, packing tips, and many more topics. We would also like to invite guest suggestions and guest posts. -
College Students are often Clueless about Money Matters
19 Mar 2009 | 5:56 amMany College Students desperately need to learn money skills. The list below represents typical quotes from college students on the topic of money matters. A basic understanding of money management is a critical part of the daily responsibilities of college and adult life. Although many of the statements seem comical to experienced adults, they illustrate why so many young people get into financial trouble. We suggest parents spend time teaching their students money skills, or provide them with a quick money management course as the one recommended below: Money issues are probably the top…
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LSAT Blog : Ace the LSAT
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Retaking the LSAT Study Schedule
3 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amIt's most important to figure out what you did wrong the first time around and plan what you'll do differently this time.Maybe you didn't have enough time to study for the LSAT. Maybe you just didn't use it wisely. I recommend a minimum of 3 months.It could be you didn't use the right prep books.Maybe you didn't spend enough time on a certain section. Maybe your approach just wasn't flexible enough.The biggest concern students have is "there aren't enough PrepTests" and/or they've "already used up too many PrepTests." There are 62 PrepTests, most of which are easily available.Of course,… -
New LSAT Reading Comprehension Tips
3 Jul 2009 | 5:59 amSeems like everyone wants more help on LSAT Reading Comprehension these days, so here are some loosely-related thoughts on how to approach Reading Comp.What to focus onI like to think of Reading Comprehension passages as big "point at issue" questions like the ones you find in Logical Reasoning.Comparative reading passages are the most explicit examples of this. You want to be aware of the opinions each passage expresses. Most importantly, look for areas where there's overlap between the two.In the non-comparative (regular) reading comp passages, look carefully for any opinions expressed by… -
25 Future LSAT Logical Reasoning Topics
3 Jul 2009 | 5:58 amIf you've done more than a few PrepTests by now, you're probably sick of questions about cholesterol-lowering drugs, climate change, and potential reasons the dinosaurs diedWe get it. Some folks at LSAC (perhaps Stephen Luebke is among them) haven't gotten over their childhood obsession with dinosaurs. It's as if they think writing 1,000 questions about dinosaurs will bring them back. Sometimes I wish the dinosaurs were still around too, but Jurassic Park didn't work out so well in the end.The dinosaur logic game is the straw that broke the camel's back. It was one thing to have dinosaurs… -
Dinosaur LSAT Logic Game Explanation
26 Jun 2009 | 6:01 amThe long-waited June LSAT scores came out on Thursday evening. Congrats to all who did well, and welcome back to those who are retaking. (Check out Should You Retake the LSAT? and other retake-related posts.)I'd already published this week's blog posts when tonight's scores came out. However, many of you are anxiously waiting to learn how to conquer the infamous Dinosaur Logic Game so you can finally kick the dinosaurs back to the Stone Age. (Yes, I know they're actually from the Triassic-Cretaceous period. Thank you, Wikipedia.)The rest of you haven't seen the June 2009 LSAT (PrepTest 57)… -
How Logic Games Have Changed Over Time
26 Jun 2009 | 6:00 amThis post includes some brief thoughts on ways Logic Games have changed over the years and what this means for your preparation.Broad changes in Logic Games over timeOlder Logic Games such as those in The Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests are more likely to contain major inferences. Once you make these inferences, you've split open the game like a coconut. (The oldest games - the ones in the original book of 10 tend to be a bit weirder, but I won't get into that right now.)Newer games (the ones in the individual LSAT PrepTests numbered in the 50s) more often require you to make these…
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AOL: College Finance News
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Graduates, Beware of the Feds!
25 Jun 2009 | 1:16 pmWith student lending volume growing at an unprecedented clip, many families are taking some comfort in the numerous repayment assistance programs that can come as a perk with some jobs. Most of which require government work. -
Bills First, College Savings Much Later
22 May 2009 | 9:45 amParents put less money into college savings plans during the past year, according to new data released this week, perhaps learning the lesson that it's best to take care of yourself first before saving for your child's college expenses. -
Career Tips for the Newly Graduated
4 May 2009 | 4:43 amOur newest WalletPop contributor, Farnoosh Torabi, chimes in on what new graduates can do to survive the job market. And she should know! The young writer and author of You're So Money is part of the new layoff generation! -
7 Places Grads Can Get Jobs
17 Apr 2009 | 1:03 pmAbout to graduate with no job in sight? Send your resume to these places, says SmartMoney and you might have some luck getting a job as everyone else is getting laid off. -
Students Seek Loan Forgiveness Online
2 Apr 2009 | 1:31 pmA growing movement on the Web seeks to get government attention to the issue of student loans, specifically that forgiving student loans would send a great stimulus into the economy. What's your take?
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The Choice: A NYT Blog on College Admissions
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A College in Maryland Becomes a University
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Ahoy! Which Are The Nation's 'Boatiest' Colleges?
30 Jun 2009 | 11:01 amA boating magazine attempts to categorize colleges based on their nautical offerings. -
New Program Offers a Chance to Cut Payments on Federal Student Loans
29 Jun 2009 | 11:22 amA new program offers a way to reduce monthly payments on federal student loans. -
Tuition Rises at Lowest Rate in Nearly Four Decades, Survey Finds
29 Jun 2009 | 10:13 amIn response to the economic crisis, American colleges and universities raise prices -- but not by as much. -
It's Getting Harder to Find Scholarship Money
27 Jun 2009 | 6:15 amHurt by the recession, many scholarship providers are cutting back.
