College life today differs greatly from prior generations
A columnist observes shifts in college culture from the 1970s to the late 1990s, noting quieter dorms, stricter conduct, changes in financial aid use, and students viewed as consumers. The piece cites Hansee Hall at UW, rising credit card balances, and top colleges for tech readiness. It contrasts liberal past with a more conservative present.
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Hansee Hall
Janis Joplin
Gannett
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Gerald Solomon
New York
Mark Souder
Indiana
Seattle Intelligencer
Seattle University
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Charlene Sullivan
Jacob Dylan
Yahoo! Internet Life
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Hanover
N.H
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University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign
Carnegie Mellon University
California Institute of Technology
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Pane Nes
Bloom Township Republican committeeman thanks supporters
William Bramanti of Chicago Heights thanks supporters after the 1998 Bloom Township primary. He urges Douglas Troiani and Bloom Township Republican leaders to provide a full accounting of Republican funds and calls for honest leadership as the November general election approaches.
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Bloom Township
Illinois
Star
Douglas Troiani
William Bramanti
Chicago Heights
Christmas in April Southland volunteers brighten homes
An elderly resident expresses deep gratitude for the Christmas in April Southland program. They describe the volunteers as angels who touched their home with kindness, highlighting the financial and physical limitations that made the help especially meaningful. The note thanks all volunteers and acknowledges the program’s impact on many lives.
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Southland
Environmental advocate urges focus on all hazmats in rail traffic
William C. Preston of Crete argues that while napalm transport raises concern, everyday rail shipments carry ammonia chlorine sodium hydroxide acids and hazardous waste that pose immediate deadly risks if spilled. He urges citizens and officials to address all hazardous materials passing through communities.
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Navy
Indiana
William C. Preston Crete
Gordon thanks supporters in unopposed March primary
Robert Gordon III, candidate for U S Congress in the 2nd District, thanks supporters after an unopposed March primary and pledges a hard, legitimate general election campaign for November 3, thanking voters and invoking blessings.
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U.S. Congress
Robert Gordon III
U.S
Stamp for Paul Robeson as an American icon sparks debate
Letter writer Tony Mathis argues racism blocks a Paul Robeson commemorative stamp. He urges FOIA requests to reveal the commemorative advisory committee members and to ensure national diversity. He praises Robeson as a scholar, actor, singer, and polyglot, noting his vast achievements and race as the alleged "crime."
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Paul Robeson
U.S
Tony Mathis
Chicago Heights
Fleming thanks supporters after re nomination victory
Barclay Bud Fleming Cook County commissioner expresses sincere appreciation to voters volunteers and officials for backing his re nomination in the 6th district campaign. He notes over 15000 voters at polls and pledges focus on southern suburbs issues as he continues on the county board.
Property owners seek toll highway reform and bill of rights
Renée Kosel presents SB 1288 a property owners bill of rights to constrain the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. The measure requires public hearings on corridors and toll hikes, favors negotiation over condemnation, mandates notices and advisory committees, and ensures cost coverage and fair appraisals for condemned lands.
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Illinois State Toll Highway Authority
Toll Highway Authority
Wallin
Illinois
Will County
Coeuione
Illinois Department of Transportation
Illinois State Toll
Edgar
To Highway Authority
U.S. Department of Transportation
Canara Ao Esenanves
Sebasende
Taikidie Gambit
William Mahar
Rorland Park
General Assembly
New Lenox
Orland Park
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Fshuftan
Interaccess
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Seltzner
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Jzerkel
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