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...Interim Dean of the Faculty Jeremy R. Knowles urged faculty members on Tuesday to help make course readings more affordable for students. In a letter, the deans urged professors to consider other alternatives to costly books, textbooks and coursepacks. High book costs mean that “students either skimp on daily expenses to purchase course materials, or skimp on their books to make ends meet,” the letter said. The annual cost of readings for the average student has reached $1,300, which amounts to $8.5 million collectively spent each year on course readings, according...
...Athens, Ga., not nearly enough for the lifestyle Stephanie says the congregation expected them to lead--"to live in a certain kind of house, drive a certain kind of car, you know, to represent them." Her $12,600 income as a dental hygienist helped, but she hated to skimp on her other roles as mother and PW. The couple separated...
...best divisions to fulfill the report’s guiding philosophy. Several criticisms have emerged almost immediately. For instance, it seems troubling that a student could avoid reading any central works of literature or exposing themselves to seminal works of art. Another concern is that students could skimp on exposing themselves to more complex and analytical disciplines like the hard sciences and economics. There is no doubt more criticisms will emerge with further scrutiny. While we are not suggesting that there should be more requirements, the faculty should closely examine the balance of requirements carefully, as we ourselves will...
...understands the importance of style. "Good aesthetics are a key attribute in sustainability," he says. "When you have something beautiful, you'll use it for life." The center carries materials at a range of price points and tries to sell local brands. Taylor stresses that it does not, however, skimp on quality. "Our goal is not to have 57 different hammers," he says. "Our customer appreciates the selection process we go through...
...which Rodriguez attempts to seduce all women in sight with a suave nonchalance that is part Fred Astaire and part Elvis. In “There’s the Rub,” a dazzling Andersson manages to be touching and moving, even while dressed in more makeup, skimp and sparkle than Cleopatra...