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Biden’s message: Stay in school and keep costs down
On Monday, February 6, Vice President Joe Biden visited Florida State U. and discussed higher education funding and the initiatives the government is taking to ensure that students and universities can afford education. Before Biden took the podium, President of Florida State U.
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PayPal founder talks technology
Peter A. Thiel, founding CEO of PayPal and Facebook board member, discussed education, innovation, and the role of government in solving major societal problems at Harvard U. on Monday night. History professor Niall C. D.
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Ben Stein: Politicians are in ‘Dreamland’
“Bueller, Bueller, Bueller,” Ben Stein monotonously recited to an audience of economic spectators and pop culture enthusiasts.
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Bill Cosby discusses the entertainment industry then and now
Like an aged prizefighter, Bill Cosby walked onto the center stage, shoulders back, chin down. Turning toward the audience, he displayed his shirt with a grin. In black with yellow lettering, it read, “Oregon Rose Bowl 2012.” And the crowd went wild.
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Former president Bill Clinton discusses shared humanity
Though some students may take issue with being called a “wonk,” former President Bill Clinton finds it flattering. “I loved when people made fun of me for being wonkish because I figured that people wanted a President who actually knew something,” Clinton said.
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Obama calls for financial aid reform
Speaking before a bleary-eyed capacity crowd of 4,000 who waited in the wee hours of the morning to secure a prime spot at U. Michigan, President Barack Obama stressed the importance of higher education by announcing a handful of new proposals to combat student debt.
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Rudy Giuliani discusses principles of leadership
As former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani began his Thursday presentation on leadership at U. Florida, one audience member wanted to change the subject. "What happened with building seven, Rudolph?" a man from the audience at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts shouted.
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Rick Santorum visits Florida State U.
After taking part in NBC’s debate in Tampa on Monday, former Pennsylvania Senator and presidential hopeful Rick Santorum zigzagged the state of Florida this week. He drove south after the debate, stopping in Sarasota, Fort Myers and Naples.
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Thousands gather to remember Paterno at ‘A Memorial for Joe’
As Sue Paterno entered the Bryce Jordan Center Thursday, more than 10,000 people rose to their feet and broke into a round of applause. The crowd, who was there to honor her late husband Joe, continued to stand as Sue hugged every member of her family.