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President Smith ready to fight back against budget

1:47 pm in News, Uncategorized by

Under Governor Tom Corbetts proposed 2011-12 budget, which slashes state funding to public universities by 51.4 percent, Slippery Rock University would face a deficit of $22 million. “Sort of makes our $8.9 million issue of last year seem reasonable, almost desirable,” SRU President Robert Smith said at the budget information meetings held Tuesday and Thursday, which over 700 staff, faculty and students attended.

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Budget crisis still prevalent, cuts remain uncertain

12:56 am in News, Uncategorized by

As another semester begins, the discussion of budget cuts and finances takes front seat leaving many questions still unanswered.The financial crisis of last year left Louisiana with a $1.6 billion dollar budget deficit.

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As veterans take reins, wrestling squad will host Dragons in opener

11:29 am in Sports, Uncategorized by

Lehigh wrestling begins this weekend as the squad takes on Drexel University on its home mats. The squad had a great season last year as they fluctuated throughout the top 25 rankings.

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Football snaps losing streak, wins first of 2010

1:59 am in Sports, Uncategorized by

09/21/10 – With the University of Rhode Island trailing the eighth- ranked University of New Hampshire Wildcats 25-21 with 2:29 left in the fourth quarter, it seemed that Rhodys first victory since Sept. 5 of last year would evade them once more

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Nothing Can Compare to the Joy of Being a Father Except the Joy of Riding This Roller Coaster

9:27 pm in Opinion, Uncategorized by

I am almost 35 years old, and I can honestly tell you that nothing in my life had prepared me for the overwhelming joy I felt when, last year, I became a father. But even that could not prepare me for the overwhelming joy I felt when, last week, I rode the Mega Rocket Supercoaster at Six Flags New England.

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Former Blue Demon Richardson signs with Orlando Magic

2:51 am in Sports, Uncategorized by

Former DePaul basketball standout Quentin Richardson signed a multiyear deal with the Orlando Magic on Monday, reportedly worth between $7.5 and $8 million over the next three years.

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