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The Rise of the Ghetto-Fabulous Party
In a recent article published in Colorlines, Dr. C. Richard King, an associate professor of comparative ethnic studies at Washington State University, and Dr. David J. Leonard, an assistant professor of comparative ethnic studies at Washington State University, argue that the “gangsta” parties could be the culmination of two decades of conservative politics at colleges and the “corporatization” of American universities.
Oct 5, 2007, 17:11

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Tuition economics 101: Pick a college you can afford
Would you sell your home, put off retirement or dip into your 401(k) to buy a Lamborghini or Hermes handbag for your teenager? Didn't think so.
Oct 3, 2007, 09:43

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Perspectives: Birmingham News editorial on Alabama’s two-year college system
The discovery of a little-known foundation for Alabama's two-year college system is further proof these kinds of private entities need more regulation.
Sep 20, 2007, 13:58

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Anchorage Daily News: Sen. Murkowski's efforts to change federal education law
The controversial No Child Left Behind Act is due to expire this year, and as Congress works on renewing it, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski wants to fix one of the law's more glaring problems. No Child Left Behind uses an unfair and unhelpful way to judge how well schools educate children.
Sep 20, 2007, 07:50

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San Francisco Chronicle Editorial: "UC President Dynes bows out after controversial 4 years"
However hard he tried, Robert Dynes could never escape a pay-and-perk controversy that overshadowed his four years as president of the University of California.
Aug 16, 2007, 17:28

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More recent editorials from Alabama newspapers
Two-year college system Chancellor Bradley Byrne recognizes a financial sinkhole when he sees one. He recently ordered the permanent closing of Bishop State Community College's Best Grill, a "culinary laboratory" that cooked up an astonishing $1.7 million in losses in a few years.
Aug 7, 2007, 12:27

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Op-ed: The Birmingham News on Yvonne Kennedy
Bishop State's controversial president is retiring at the end of the month, but now says she'll be sticking around campus. What part of "leave" does she not understand?
Jul 13, 2007, 19:49


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