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President Obama’s new College Scorecard

Jamie Howell   Staff Writer The Obama Administration released a new way of looking at and ranking universities called the College Scorecard last week. President Obama unveiled the scorecard in his weekly address for the week of Sept. 13 saying, “Everyone should be able to find clear, reliable, open data on college affordability and value.” The College Scorecard website rates universities based on average cost, … Continue reading President Obama’s new College Scorecard

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The Bernie Sanders “political revolution” comes to Greensboro

Emily Bruzzo Editor-in-Chief Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders charged forward in his campaign to “make the establishment nervous” Sunday night as he told a Greensboro crowd that it’s time to close the income gap in America and level the playing field in education, healthcare and the job market. With stops in Georgia Friday, South Carolina Saturday and Virginia Monday, Sanders’ call for a “political revolution” … Continue reading The Bernie Sanders “political revolution” comes to Greensboro

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TA’s and Education Funding

Spencer Schneier     News Editor Mired in a budget debate between the N.C. House of Representatives and Senate, primary and secondary education teaching assistants are facing the potential of having their positions cut by the legislature. Two dozen of them recently organized for a protest in Raleigh, demanding the legislature listens to them and their requests. Many in secondary as well as higher education … Continue reading TA’s and Education Funding

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