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Editorial: Pell Grant cuts threaten college affordability

Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget plan is causing a bit of a furor in the higher-education circuit. The budget plan, a recent version of which bears the title “Path to Prosperity,” aims to moderate what some see as a catastrophic government debt by cutting numerous government programs, reducing spend...

Professors aim to rein in textbook prices

Professors have until Friday to place orders for fall semester’s textbooks, bringing with that deadline the challenge of securing a good deal for students. That wasn’t always a focus, said biochemistry professor Paul Siliciano.

Column: Cutting the budget, cutting America’s future

As a young American, it is nice to hear my leaders say that they have my generation's best interests at heart.

Ron Paul seeks return to ‘Golden Age’

Rep. Ron Paul, a Republican who wants the federal government "out of Americans' lives and wallets," spoke to more than 1,000 people in the McKimmon Center Monday night. The Texas congressman orated to applause and cheers throughout his speech, which covered topics ranging from U.S.

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Unemployed? Try South Korea

With graduation looming, student loans about to activate like time bombs, and the U.S. economy still in rehab, many American college graduates are seeking employment in an unlikely place: South Korea.

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Students fast to combat homelessness, hunger

UF students are encouraged to starve themselves — at least for a day. Starting 6 p.m. Friday, volunteers will vow to ingest nothing but water and Gatorade for 24 hours to raise awareness for homelessness and hunger. Jeremy A.

Brown creates fund for Japan relief

The University will establish a fund for relief efforts in Japan following Friday's earthquake and tsunami, President Ruth Simmons announced in an e-mail to the Brown community yesterday afternoon.

Editorial: Keeping sight of Haiti

We, like the rest of the international community, are horrified by the destruction in Japan. Search and rescue teams continue to work around the clock to find missing people while the country deals with emergencies at its nuclear power plants. Just yesterday, the chair of the U.S.

Indiana won’t reveal where student fees are going

IU policy doesn’t allow the release of full records detailing where mandatory student fees are being spent. This includes the ledgers of the IU Student Association or any other student organization, so it is not clear if IUSA executives have given money to their own companies this year.