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University Sells 'Plan B' Pill in Vending Machines
![SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. -- Students at a college in Pennsylvania can now buy Plan B -- the so-called "morning-after pill" -- as easily as they buy sodas or a bag of chips.](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2012-02/67907319-07055402.jpg "SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. -- Students at a college in Pennsylvania can now buy Plan B -- the so-called "morning-after pill\" -- as easily as they buy sodas or a bag of chips.")
KTLA NewsSHIPPENSBURG, Pa. -- Students at a college in Pennsylvania can now buy Plan B -- the so-called "morning-after pill" -- as easily as they buy sodas or a bag of chips. The emergency contraceptive is now available in vending machines at Shippensburg...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Plan B (drug), Students, Drugs and Medicines, Teaching and Learning
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The Interview: Robin Budish, community organizer for Baltimore Streetcar Campaign
Robin Budish spends her days rallying support for an idea she says will make downtown Baltimore more livable — building a streetcar line along Charles Street.
Budish was hired last fall as community organizer for the Baltimore Streetcar Campaign, a...Tags: Elections, Cultural Development, Education, Tampa, University of Baltimore
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Dispute over Hopkins development heads to court
Local lore has it that Elizabeth Beall Banks once chased developers off her Gaithersburg-area farm with a shotgun when they came around asking questions. But even then, the sprawl opponent knew that the same forces that turned parcels around her into...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Property, Montgomery County (Maryland), The Washington Post, Research and Development
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Why we're fat, Part 3: Our lifestyle promotes added pounds
![Despite popular belief, a surge of laziness and gluttony is not what's making Americans fat, says science writer and fat researcher Gary Taubes, author of "Why We Get Fat."](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2012-01/67113641-03093102.jpg "Despite popular belief, a surge of laziness and gluttony is not what's making Americans fat, says science writer and fat researcher Gary Taubes, author of "Why We Get Fat.\"")
Despite popular belief, a surge of laziness and gluttony is not what's making Americans fat, says science writer and fat researcher Gary Taubes, author of "Why We Get Fat."
In looking at the past 30 years, during which time obesity rates have soared,...Tags: United States Census Bureau, Migraine, Health, Medical Research, Behavioral Conditions
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In-State Exceptions: Going to school out of state can be cheaper than staying near home
The hype about colleges' heightened admissions standards and skyrocketing tuition may be drowning out the surprising reality that many affordable public colleges in less populated areas are eager for students and are willing to cut good deals. U.S....Tags: Colleges and Universities, Students, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Teaching and Learning, Teaching and Learning
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Going for merit money
Filling out the FAFSA is a good first step in any student's quest for institutional financial aid. The government form calculates your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and helps to determine whether you'll qualify for many types of need-based funding,...Tags: Colleges and Universities, University of Central Oklahoma , Students, Human Accomplishments, Teaching and Learning
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Bright Futures changes
According to Florida Department of Education, students are required to submit a complete, error-free FAFSA for Bright Futures, Florida Resident Access Grant, and ABLE Grants. No FAFSA = No Money. Also, starting this year, there are increased community...Tags: Colleges and Universities, GSV Incorporated, Students, Teaching and Learning, Teaching and Learning
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Just Visiting (For Now): What to Do On Campus
I remember visiting colleges to try to see if a school would be the right fit for me. I took all the guided tours (some of them more than once) and walked around campus with my parents and read all the brochures they gave out. But it wasn't enough....Tags: Colleges and Universities, Students, Teaching and Learning, Teaching and Learning, Education
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Best colleges for entrepreneurship
Ready to make millions on your own invention? U.S. News & World Report has compiled a list of schools that can help you achieve that. 1. Babson College Babson Park, MA Tuition and fees: $40,400 (2011-12) Enrollment: 1,956 Setting: suburban 2....Tags: Colleges and Universities, University of Texas at Austin, University of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge (Middlesex, Massachusetts)
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What You Need to Know About Money
What do kids need to know about money when they head off to college? Here's what this year's Kiplinger interns -- Amanda Lilly , Deanna Pan and Michael Stratford -- had to say about key financial issues. Budgeting. Amanda learned how to parcel out her...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Cornell University, Students, Economy, Business and Finance, Teaching and Learning
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Go Overseas to Find Yourself: Students claim gap years abroad have greatly influenced their lives.
Jessica Margolis-Pineo had an acceptance letter in hand and was ready to attend Montreal's McGill University in the fall of 2003. However, while embarking on a backpacking trip in Europe after graduating from high school, she couldn't shake the feeling...Tags: Students, Schools, School Examinations, Teaching and Learning, Family
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Be smart about finances in college
When I left home for college, I clearly remember being petrified of using my credit card. I'd always paid for everything with either cash or a debit card, and the prospect of buying something with credit just didn't make sense to me. But my parents...Tags: Google Inc., Starbucks Corp., Services and Shopping, Personal Finance, Education
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