Extras and new editions push college textbooks to 900 a year
A Portland study by Oregon and California student groups finds rising costs driven by bundled CD ROMs and frequent new editions. Publishers defend updates as necessary despite calls for reform from lawmakers and student groups.
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California Student Public Interest Research Group
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Ottawa student places third at mock competition
Josh Skiles of Washburn University Ottawa was on the third place team at the American Mock Trial Association national event in Lees-Alversity St Peters. Forty eight teams competed as many universities like Boston University Dartmouth College and New York Mock Trial were represented.
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Some GOP Legislators Hope To Avoid Higher Taxes For Schools
GOP leaders in Kansas express optimism after nine months of stronger corporate income tax receipts and a brighter agricultural economy. House Speaker Doug Mays and Senate Ways and Means Chair Steve Morris cite improving revenue outlook ahead of April 20 forecast. If forecasts brighten, budget room for state agencies increases.
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Pomona FBLA members qualify for national leadership conference
Pomona High School Future Business Leaders of America earned an unprecedented number of awards at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Topeka. Nine Pomona members placed first or second, earning spots at the National Leadership Conference in Denver in July.
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Zach Clayton
Michael Yates
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