Fernandes ousted as Gallaudet's president designate
Jane Fernandes, a Deaf graduate of the University of Iowa, was removed as president-designate of Gallaudet University on October 29. Her appointment in May sparked campus protests over her inclusive‑community vision for the Washington based university.
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Government doublespeak clouds hunger and Iraq policy
A Washington AP roundup notes the government cites food insecurity instead of hunger and discusses redeploying from Iraq. It critiques fuzzy terminology in terrorism and domestic policy and cites Cato Institute on the challenge of understanding official language and actions.
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Absence with leave prompts debate on school travel
Kristina Gleeson reports on how a high school freshman on a family vacation near Berlin became part of Cold War history. Educators note attitudes toward attendance have softened and warn about academic impact, with examples from Linn-Mar and Marion High Schools.
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Budgeting for Christmas Shopping Against Rising Costs
The article notes rising holiday spending with the average consumer expecting to spend 791 dollars, up from 738, and suggests budgeting year round to avoid debt. Financial adviser Ken Wall advises listing recipients, setting monthly savings, and pre-purchasing sale items when found to ease December spending.
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