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...lending world blindly trust the recommendations of their universities without considering options that might be more suited to their needs. Yet that trust has been betrayed by a series of revelations that administrators at colleges across the country who are supposed to help students are often in bed with loan companies. Thankfully, there has been a groundswell of public and legal pressure that has begun to reform student loans. We hope that pressure does not abate so that lenders are kept in check and students are not swindled.In addition to the socio-economic barriers to going to college, international students...

Author: By The Crimson Staff | Title: Higher Education In the Spotlight | 6/4/2007 | See Source »

...Crime: A sleeping, pregnant woman was attacked and assaulted at knifepoint in her bed in 1985 in Texas. The victim gave police a detailed description of her attacker, including clothing, facial features, age and height. She said he was a white man whose skin was "a honey brown color." Four months later, the victim saw Byrd, who is black, at a grocery store and said he was the man who had raped her. Based on this identification, Byrd was convicted of rape and sentenced to life in prison...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: KEVIN BYRD | 6/1/2007 | See Source »

...through binoculars from a distance. From outside the camp, there is no sign at all of Palestinian refugees. Many have fled the camp in the past two weeks. But now the entrances to the camp are blocked completely and no vehicles can get through at all. Whoever went to bed in Nahr al-Bared last night is still in there now. Outside the camp, there were Red Cross workers in bright orange uniforms sipping coffee, chilling out, waiting for the moment when the fighting dies down to go into the camp and take out casualties...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Lebanon Battles Fatah al-Islam | 6/1/2007 | See Source »

...Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz., expectant parents can purchase the "Bundle of Joy" Babymoon package, which includes a 24-hour Cravings Chef service, a couple's massage and breakfast in bed. The hotel even created a new position in April called the director of fun--one of the few in the entire lodging industry. With a background in the cruise business, Joshua Riffe has a mission to oversee the creation of leisure activities and programs. Part of his job begins up to two weeks before a guest arrives, with a phone call to inquire about any special reservations...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: At Your Service | 5/31/2007 | See Source »

...hotels at the 3,000-acre Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pa. The 42-room property has 10 butlers available to guests 24/7. Should guests want it, the butlers provide morning wake-up service--entering the person's room at a specified time, opening the blinds, serving breakfast in bed, laying out clothing, drawing a bath and reviewing the itinerary...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: At Your Service | 5/31/2007 | See Source »

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