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Coed Dorms = More Drinking?

Last week, a study published in the Journal of American College Health found that students who live in coed residence halls are more likely to

November 23, 2009

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Scholarship Scams — You Have Been Warned

It’s that time of year again, when students and parents are being solicited by all sorts of organizations who promise to find you a scholarship.

November 12, 2009

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Land-Grant Universities Restructure for Budget

Public universities, including the land grant universities, are being hard hit by the economic downturn. An article in the Chronicle of Higher Education today (registration

November 12, 2009

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Social Stereotypes & Campus Life at Carnegie Mellon

College campuses have social stereotypes: The geeky, intellectual campus. The very conservative campus, both socially and politically The earthy-crunchy campus where veganism is common The

November 6, 2009

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Choosing a College Drama Program & Auditions

If you aspire to be an actor, you need to consider the sorts of university programs that can train you to become a professional actor.

November 5, 2009

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Even Harvard Has Faced Budget Cuts

No more free hot breakfast? The dance team sharing space with Harvard Taekwondo? Recently, the NY Times reported on the budget adjustments being made at

October 29, 2009

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