Following the State of the Union on Feb. 12, President Obama’s administration announced the new College Scorecard, a search engine and evaluation system for prospective students. The Scorecard features the net price, graduation rate, loan default rate, median borrowing and employment rate of each college.
Editorial | The overlooked values of the liberal arts
On a national radio interview on Feb. 12, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory said that the state should not subsidize liberal arts majors “that have no chance of getting people jobs.” McCrory argued that the skills taught at the state’s public universities are not compatible with what businesses are looking for—namely engineers, technicians and mechanics.
The newly implemented PaperCut program revolutionizes Wellesley’s printing habits by heightening self-consciousness on campus. This program was unveiled during Wintersession and promises to decrease the amount of paper wasted by members of the community at large.
EDITORIAL | Students fall victim to more gridlock within Congress
Interest rates for student loans are set to double by July 1 of this year unless Congress acts quickly to offset the cost of the lower rates. Currently, one-third of all undergraduate college students in the United States have unsubsidized Stafford loans with interest rates of 3.
EDITORIAL | Campaign spreads to other college campuses
Inevitably, college students begin their university experiences with varying degrees of information and experience. While middle and high school experiences are often peppered with awkward talks in health class about puberty and STDs, sex education is oddly enough not stipulated during an undergraduate education.
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EDITORIAL | Federal injunction against law is step toward equality
The federal injunction against Don't Ask Don't Tell (DADT) is an excellent example of the federal court system properly exercising its ability to check the legislative and executive branches.
EDITORIAL | Students' responsibilities in the classroom
The practice of paying more attention to a cell phone than the situation you are in is quickly becoming a problem and even in our busy lifestyles, should be viewed as a sign of disrespect.
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