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...devaluation of a college degree is no secret on campus. An annual survey by the Higher Education Research Institute has long asked freshmen what they think their highest academic degree will be. In 1972, 38% of respondents said a bachelor's degree, but in 2008 only 22% answered the same. The number of freshmen planning to get a master's degree rose from 31% in 1972 to 42% in 2008. Says John Pryor, the institute's director: "Years ago, the bachelor's degree was the key to getting better jobs. Now you really need more than that." (See TIME...
Junior Ablorde Ashigbi followed just behind Brady with a fourth-place finish in the weight throw, while freshmen Jared Squires and Weishen Mead finished third and fifth in the 1,000 meters and the mile, respectively. The 4 x 400 relay team also fared well, as the A entry placed fifth with a time...
...This meet definitely met our expectations in terms of getting a first competition under our belt,” Saretsky said. “[It’s important] especially for the freshmen, just to get a taste of what college track and field is all about...
Freshman Natasha Kingshott continued the good play for the group of promising freshmen, only allowing Cornell’s Lauren Sachvie to score four points in each of her three wins. Kingshott has exceled at the No. 5 spot, and is one of three freshmen that have regularly held a spot in the top nine. Gemmell has thrived in the top spot while freshman Sarah Mumanachit also fared well in the no. 7 spot. Saturday was no different for Mumanachit, who beat her opponent...
...freshmen] have been performing really well thus far,” co-captain Johanna Snyder said. “They’ve been on the courts everyday and working hard. They’ve shown a lot of maturity in these past matches, and they’re fighters. They put a lot of good effort into every match...