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NDSU college Republicans cancel speech by Breitbart writer Milo Yiannopoulos

College Republicans at North Dakota State University canceled a planned speech by Milo Yiannopoulos, a controversial speaker from Breitbart News known for his caustic comments about feminism, Islam, and multiculturalism.
by Matt Sepic

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U survey: Many college students dealt with adverse childhood experiences

In an effort to better understand what students have been through, the University of Minnesota surveyed students at colleges across the state about their childhood.
by Peter Cox

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Almost 300 sex assaults reported on MN campuses in 2015

Almost 300 sex assaults reported on MN campuses in 2015

The state issued its first-ever data report on campus sexual assault on Thursday.
by Peter Cox

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Does the worth of a college degree outweigh the cost?

Does the worth of a college degree outweigh the cost?

NPR's Robert Siegel spent more than a year visiting with college students about their choice of school, and asked how it all turned out. How have they handled the finances? And do they feel well-positioned for the future? The program is called "College Choice: the Value of It All."
by NPR Staff

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The growing mentoring movement

The growing mentoring movement

Founder and CEO of Encore.org, a San Francisco-based organization leading efforts in mentoring, Marc Freedman and MPR's senior economics contributor, Chris Farrell, discussed the mushrooming mentoring movement.
by MPR News Staff

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How to talk to kids about Thanksgiving

How to talk to kids about Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a holiday with a complicated history. So some teachers have developed strategies to teach it to young students.
by Meg Anderson

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When food banks say no to sugary junk, schools offer a solution

When food banks say no to sugary junk, schools offer a solution

Food banks are increasingly saying no to cakes, holiday candy and other junk food donations. But some schools are sending them healthier donations by salvaging uneaten foods in their cafeterias.
by Allison Aubrey

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