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Has children's programming improved since you were a kid?

Has children's programming improved since you were a kid?

What does Sesame Street's move to HBO say about the future of television? A discussion on the rise of on-demand content, diversity in kids shows and the entertainment and educational values of kids' programming.

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Search firm: Teague properly vetted for U athletics job

Search firm: Teague properly vetted for U athletics job

Parker Executive Search said a 2012 gender discrimination claim against Norwood Teague was filed after the firm completed its background check. Teague quit the U in August amid sexual harassment complaints.
by Tim Post

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Barber gives free haircuts to kids who read out loud for him

Barber Courtney D. Holmes gives free haircuts to underprivileged kids, in exchange for them reading out loud to him. "I've got two sons of my own," he said. "I just want to help kids start reading."

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Fact check: Is refinancing student debt really good policy?

Fact check: Is refinancing student debt really good policy?

Student loan debt is turning into a major campaign issue, and one solution many candidates can agree on is allowing graduates to refinance their student loans. But it may not be the best way to help.

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Regents will oversee Teague investigation

The oversight committee will provide a single contact point for the independent counsel hired to conduct the investigation.
by Tom Scheck

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For incoming freshmen, which cultural touchstones are out of touch?

For incoming freshmen, which cultural touchstones are out of touch?

Beloit College's annual "mindset list" is out. It's a series of historical and cultural references that will supposedly bewilder incoming college freshmen.

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Pro tips: Declaring a college major

Pro tips: Declaring a college major

Choosing a college major is a major decision, right? We look at how important it is to have a major picked out by the time freshmen arrive on campus, and how much your major determines your career path and eventual earnings.

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Gustavus Adolphus receives $25 million gift

Gustavus Adolphus receives $25 million gift

The largest donation Gustavus Adolphus College has ever received will pay for about a third of a major overhaul of the private school's 53-year-old science building.
by Riham Feshir

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Search team didn't know Teague's history, members say

Search team didn't know Teague's history, members say

Some involved in the 2012 athletic director search said that if they'd known of allegations against Norwood Teague, he wouldn't have been given an interview.
by Tom Scheck

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Red Lake college expansion completed

The so-called Red Lake Capitol project began nearly five years ago because the college was running out of space.
by The Associated Press

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