Mama Don't Let Your Baby Grow Up to Be a Grad Student
Joel C. Snell of Cedar Rapids, professor emeritus at Kirkwood Community College, critiques doctoral programs in a guest column. He cites a 50 percent nationwide dropout rate and outlines financial and institutional factors that drive noncompletion and career detours for many PhD candidates.
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Residents Debate Jones Park Pool Equity and Jobs
A Cedar Rapids letter complains the Jones Park pool is shallow and unfairly favors other areas in tax money. The writer demands Parks Commissioner Wade Wagner explain the southwest shortfall and urges teens to seek jobs rather than rely on handouts.
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