Quotes Of The Week On Drinking Rates And Debates
University leaders report a 16 point drop in high risk student drinking since 2009 and outline campaign contrasts from last Thursday's debate between Rep. Dave Loebsack and challenger Mariannette Miller-Meeks. local readers note a Cedar Rapids resident highlights bookstore trips and a student questions college costs. Assistant Attorney General Leslie Caldwell comments on Kent Sorenson pled guilty to concealing campaign expenditures.
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University of Iowa Party Reputation Debate Sparks Student Cleanups
Mary Vance from North Liberty argues Iowa City’s downtown behavior harms students. The piece questions whether the university’s party image is deserved and suggests underage arrestees should serve afterschool cleanup duties to improve campus image.
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Readers debate UI football party image and rankings
Letters criticize the University of Illinois party school notoriety arguing alcohol issues among college students and questioning ranking metrics. Contributors warn publicity boosts enrollment and urge focus on academic programs and achievements.
Community Debates Iowa Party School Label and Drinking Culture
Readers discuss Iowa being labeled a party school after a 20 year old student faces charges. Some call for less publicity while others blame bar access and advocate higher age limits and campus reform to curb extreme drinking.
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Lowa
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Rick S
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Denny F
Duane C
Terry P
UW Madison
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Jeri T
Benjamin W
Fix
Ice Bucket Challenge raises over one million for ALS
The ALS Association reports the Ice Bucket Challenge drew 2.1 million new donors and boosted funding to fight Lou Gehrig's disease. Public reaction includes critics, as viewers are invited to submit opinions by 5 p.m. Wednesday to thegazette com or call (319) 398-8484. Chris Earl discusses answers Sunday at 10 p.m. on KCRG-TV9.
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Lower corporate tax reform to curb inversions
Charles Krauthammer argues for immediate tax reform to lower the corporate rate and close loopholes, contending inversions hurt American workers and patriotism. He criticizes anti inversion legislation as a side show and cites Buffett and Burger King moves, urging bipartisan reform.
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Insight and Books forum details for Eastern Iowans
Insight and Books invites letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 600 words from Eastern Iowa readers. Submissions go to editorial thegazette.com or P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. For more discussions visit thegazette.com category opinion and books coverage at thegazette.com life books. Email Carly Weber with book club ideas at early.weber Rapids IA 52406.
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