Stories tagged with "college students"

IU among first schools for USA Today online effort by indystar

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — USA Today has launched a new online initiative targeting college students, with Indiana, Penn State, and Missouri the first schools to take part in the... – Nov 17, 2009 at 7:19 AM in Business

Direct student loans would lack quality service by indystar

I have been fortunate to have worked at Sallie Mae for more than eight years. My position involves writing the content for Web-based products that students use for mandatory... – Oct 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

In-depth reading: Does anyone know what's in bill? by indystar

Here is some food for thought. It takes most college students four months to read and understand most of what’s in their 300- or 400-page college textbooks, and that’s... – Oct 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Arlington dangles free laptop as catalyst for college by agammill

The new principal at Arlington High School has offered seniors a deal many are finding too good to turn down: Apply to three colleges and get a free laptop, courtesy of the... – Oct 07, 2009 at 12:56 AM in Education

Grants to aid student veterans' groups by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Student veterans’ groups across Indiana will get a boost from new grants awarded by the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue... – Sep 21, 2009 at 8:00 AM in Education

Richmond groups want Greyhound service back by indystar

Richmond — Advocates for low-income residents and the disabled have launched a petition drive to bring Greyhound bus service back to Richmond. The Community Council on... – Sep 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

Rebates for good grades? Just make tuition affordable by indystar

I find it hard to understand the economic rationale for offering monetary credit (rebates) for students maintaining a “B” average. As a parent of three college... – Sep 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

A reasoned debate on health care by indystar

I learned several things since last Sunday when I asked you to respond to several key questions about health-care reform. I learned that if inflammatory language regarding... – Aug 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Dennis Ryerson

A good impression trumps excellence by indystar

I write in response to “China’s relentless pursuit of excellence” by Stephen Keith, published in the Conversations section July 5. Keith is a Hoosier teaching at... – Jul 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Commentary

Universities hold tuition hike hearings by indystar

Indiana’s higher education commissioner is urging college students and their parents to attend public meetings about next year’s tuition rates. Colleges and... – Jul 13, 2009 at 8:19 AM in Education

Facebook's new age by indystar

Growing numbers of older members use the social networking site Jackie Baker, 48, got on Facebook last November, “friending” her two children and people in their... – Jul 04, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Living

If you're angry, become advocate for children in need by indystar

Thank you for the editorial “Before another child dies, turn outrage into change,” June 21. Yes, there must be outrage for the kind of brutality to which these children... – Jun 28, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Police say heroin arrests are on the rise by Robert Annis

A top drug enforcement cop for Boone and Hamilton counties expects the number of heroin-related arrests this year may triple last year’s number. Maj. Lee Hamilton of the... – Jun 26, 2009 at 9:51 PM in Noblesville

United Way survey finds nonprofits have fewer volunteers by Jacob Grovum

Survey finds volunteers are leaving nonprofits or cutting back hours in tough times After 10 years, Carlos Wood can no longer volunteer at a program for at-risk youths on the... – Jun 22, 2009 at 12:48 PM in Marion County

A big hand for moviegoers by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS With the premiere of The Proposal at Regal Entertainment’s Galaxy Stadium 14, 8105 E. 96th St., the theater will offer free, in-lobby head, neck, shoulder, hand... – Jun 13, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Purdue students ready for 64-day Journey of Hope by Mark Ambrogi

Purdue students — graduates of Carmel and North Central — will bike across country during 64-day Journey of Hope Kevin Vargo and David Stinnette had never consider... – Jun 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in North Marion County

Students wonder how new credit card law will affect them most recent comment by slutmuffin

Having the credit card itself was not an issue for... – May 27, 2009 at 10:27 AM

E-book readers, smartphones and green electronics by indystar

Every spring — well, every spring since I’ve been in Indianapolis — I get a visit from the Consumer Electronics Association’s gadget guy. Jim Barry’s... – May 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Erika Smith

Web site earns frown in Ohio, nomination here by indystar

His university in Ohio doesn’t approve of Ryan Sapp’s Web site, but it has won the student from Indianapolis some notice in Indiana. In 2007, Sapp launched... – Apr 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Student’s Web site a hit in Indy, but not school by indystar

His Ohio school doesn’t approve of Ryan Sapp’s Web site, but it has won the university student some notice in his home state of Indiana. In 2007, Sapp, who is from... – Apr 10, 2009 at 2:14 PM in Business