Beloit Mindset List reflects Class of 2016 worldview
Beloit College releases its Mindset List showing freshmen born in 1994 view the world through screens and memes. They see figures like Michael Jackson as royalty and know YouTube as news, with references to modern pop culture shaping their life lens.
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Beloit Mindset List notes on generation gaps
Beloit College highlights generation gaps listing Bill Clinton as a former president whose presidency they know little about. Students have never seen an airplane ticket and expect luggage to roll through airports. They grew up with MP3s and iPods and rarely use car radios. They have known unemployment rate changes and stamp price increases since birth.
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Landmark Cedar Rapids changes through the 1990s
The piece surveys key Cedar Rapids milestones from 1991 to 1999 including the closing of Armstrong's downtown department store in 1991, Old Capitol Town Center departures by 2001, the Englert cinema halting first run films in 1999, the Tree of 5 Seasons riverfront staple since 1996, and Don Canney's 1992 mayoral exit after 23 years, with notes on Coral Ridge Mall opening in 1998 and the Reds becoming the Kernels in 1992. Bruce Aune anchors KCRG-TV9 for over 26 years.
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Beloit Mindset List Highlights From Beloit College
Beloit College outlines cultural references for the entering class in its Mindset List. The 2010 list notes few know cursive writing and lingering phone cords, while earlier lists reference Johnny Carson, Oprah, Pac-Man, Pong, and Jay Leno, marking shifts in media and tech familiarity.
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Republicans reaffirm pro life platform amid Akin rape comments
A Republican platform panel approved the pro life plank used since 2004 with no rape or incest exceptions. The move coincides with Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin’s controversial remarks. The panel also supports a constitutional human life amendment and the platform will be voted on at the Tampa convention.
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Iowa Students Lead Nation In ACT Scores Despite Dip
Corridor students again score above state and national averages on the ACT. Iowa’s statewide composite of 22.1 slips from 22.3 last year but remains the second highest among states with over half of graduates tested. Iowa also posts a full point above the national average of 21.1.
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Iowa high school ACT participation shares in 2012 compare
The Gazette reports Iowa's 2012 graduates had 63 percent ACT uptake, tying with the 2011 rate for the state. Iowa Department of Education Director Jason Glass urged all graduates to take the exam, highlighting regional comparisons with area peers.
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