Tag Archive for: college

Couples reflect racial tolerance


When my father was born in 1941 Oklahoma, African-Americans could not share water fountains or school pencils with Caucasians, let alone date them. My, how times have changed. Though it comes with its own set of problems, interracial dating has become less of a dangerous endeavor and more of — dare I say it? — […]

Santorum calls Obama a snob regarding higher education


As the race for the 2012 Republican nomination heats up, Rick Santorum recently stirred up a bit of controversy. Speaking to an audience in Michigan, Santorum addressed President Obama’s message that he thinks all American citizens should have the chance to go to college. “President Obama once said that he wants everybody in America to […]

Online education provides an alternative


With college tuition continuing to rise with no guarantee for jobs after graduation, some prospective college students might choose alternative paths to education. Because of the increase in costs, enrolling for a postsecondary education online has become an attractive option — not a last resort. The virtual classroom experience provides a viable alternative that students […]

New educational paths should be taken


There’s a cookie cutter path we’re all supposed to take in life: Graduate from high school; go to college; finish in four years; and get a job, or continue with more school. More often than not, life doesn’t work that way. And it shouldn’t have to. Society seems to hold certain conventions when it comes […]