In a recent study conducted by Virginia's George Mason University, known as the index of personal and economic freedom, Texas ranked as the fifth most free state in the nation. The index took into account a wide variety of laws and ordinances that range from prohibiting alcohol sales on Sundays to the strength of a state government's asset forfeiture laws. (0) comments
Even as the study abroad program is committing to expanding students' options to new destinations like Singapore, some programs are being shut down. A history course, The Industrial Revolution in London, is the latest to fall victim to low enrollment. The programs' demise could be attributed to a lack of awareness, but even if the programs' profiles can be raised, the financial cost will still weigh heavily in making the decision to study overseas. (0) comments
Since the Bowl Championship Series began in 1998, it seems that each year has brought greater opposition from fans to the selection system that decides which college football teams compete for the national title and other prestigious trophies - with good reason. (0) comments