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College Student Fakes Own Kidnapping to Hide Failing Grade

Donald Deane — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:30:58 +0000

Nobody likes sharing bad report cards with parents, but one college student in Atlanta gets high marks for creativity by faking his own kidnapping to hide a failing grade. According to officials, 19-year-old Aftab Aslam texted his parents about a kidnapping, then went camping for a week in an undeveloped area in Forsyth County. Aslam [...]

Watch These People Finding Out They Just Got Into College — Daily Distraction

Staff Writer — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:19:41 +0000

[onescreen item="5030469"] After weeks, sometimes months, of waiting for the news, it can lead to quite the emotional release. The college-application process is long, tedious and exhausting—and that’s not even including the years of adding extracurricular activities and honors classes that precede it. But sometimes it works out in the end and, well, wow. It’s [...]

College Causes Controversy By Banning Pork — Why'd They Do It?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:29:49 +0000

If you’re a student who’s investigating colleges and you’re also a big fan of bacon and sausage, you can go ahead and mark Paul Quinn College off your list — the school has just banned all pork products from its campus.

What Are America's Most Expensive Colleges?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:33:04 +0000

Forbes, along with the Center for College Affordability & Productivity, tallied up the cost of tuition, books, transportation, computers, and room and board to determine the new list of America’s most expensive colleges. And some of them may surprise you.

Colleges Research Applicants On Facebook

Steve Tanko — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:26:49 +0000

Those pictures your friend posted to your wall. The late-night status updates. If you’re a prospective college student, you might want to re-think how you use Facebook. The number of college admissions officials using Facebook to learn more about an applicant has quadrupled in the past year, underscoring the effect social media has on U.S. [...]

Best Apps & Sites For Football Season [Review]

Rayman — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:43:48 +0000

Apps make life so much easier. The problem isn’t getting apps, it’s which ones suit you best. I have the apps mentioned in this post, and really enjoy them. Try a couple (free) and select the ones that fit you best. There is nothing in the world that can make the transition from summer into [...]

What State Has the Most Politicians With College Degrees?

Kool Staff — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:45:37 +0000

How can a state with so many smart people in charge have so many financial problems?

Nearly 90 percent of all legislators in California have a bachelor’s degree or higher, the highest percentage of any state legislature in the US. Of course, considering the well-known money issues plaguing the state, maybe it’s time voters elect someone who majored in economics.