Billboards across town promote the university as being "ahead of the curve." It is time to apply that attitude to the campus communications system. Some universities are eliminating landlines in dormitories to cut costs. University officials have asked students, faculty and staff to find ways to tighten the belt. (1) comment
College students who rely on financial aid to help pay for school deserve a fair and thorough system for determining just how much they need. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is out of date and is no longer an accurate method for determining a student's need. (0) comments
Graduating on time is a concern for most college students, and receiving proper advising is one of the best ways for students to ensure that they do. However, about one in every 10 students reported being misadvised to the point of delaying graduation, according to a survey among graduating seniors from 2007-2008. (3) comments
The carry on campus bill that is working its way through the Texas Legislature is a hot-button topic. In fact, the editorial board could not write a Skiff View on whether it should pass because people feel strongly on both sides of the issue. One thing that all editors agreed on, however, is the government should not have the right to interfere with the rights of private institutions to institute policies as they see fit. (1) comment