Abstract
This paper discusses the current state of college newspapers and the challenges that face their continued existence. The paper begins with a discussion of how university policies support or inhibit student newspapers. Next, the paper studies the specific issue of censorship and its impact on academic freedom. The paper then turns to an evaluation of the quality of college newspapers, focusing on examples of particular high-level journals.

From the Paper
"This is against the principle of education promoting academic freedom which ensures the liberty of students and the staff to make statements even if the statements are viewed as being untrue or one-sided. One does not deny that untrue and defamatory writings have no value in terms of free speech, but the students have to be taught that they have the liberty to have their own opinion, and express them in the student publications in the right manner. This has to be accepted, especially if the student magazines permit anonymous publications. Also, if anonymous publications are permitted, then certainly students cannot be punished for such articles. (Censorship of College Student Newspapers) One can clearly see that the biggest reason for all the legal problems has been the difficulty in adjusting with each other, and one has to realize that both the students and their teachers have to accept adjustments in their thought and behavior when they work together in a college."

Tags:journalism, writing, students, college, university, magazine, censorship, academic, freedom

Abstract
This paper explains that the problems of the 2000 presidential election intensified the debate over the effectiveness of the Electoral College, which was established by the Constitution. The author points out that the Electoral College, which was originally created to give all states a voice in the selection of the president, ensures that candidates cannot run campaigns focused entirely on population centers and has been a stabilizing factor in American politics because it limits the emergence of multiple parties. The paper relates the most important disadvantages of the Electoral College are that the winner of the popular vote does not necessarily win the presidency, and the votes of individuals in each state do not count equally.

From the Paper
"The Democratic Party argued against the state's election results, demanding that disputed ballots in three heavily-Democratic counties be counted by hand. Numerous local court rulings resulted in different orders some ordered recounts because the vote was so close and others declared that a selective manual recount in a few heavily-Democratic counties would be unconstitutional. Finally, the Gore campaign appealed to the Florida Supreme Court, which ordered that the recounting process proceed. The Bush campaign appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States, which nullified the decision of the Florida Supreme Court saying that the court's decision to bypass state election laws, which stated that results had to be certified by a certain date, was dubious, as there was "considerable uncertainty" as to the specific grounds for their ruling."

Tags:democrate, republican, population, stabilize, state

Abstract
This essay looks at how the Electoral College works. The writer examines how a president of the United States is chosen. The writer discusses the importance of the Electoral College in the election process. In this paper, the writer also discusses the history of the Electoral College and the pros and cons regarding its existence.

From the Paper
"The United States is not a direct democracy. Our nation selects its president not through the popular vote but rather through the Electoral College. The Electoral College and its machinations became nationally prominent during the presidential election, when Democratic Candidate Al Gore won the popular vote, but lost the election because he lost the Electoral College. This paper will outline the history of the Electoral College and analyze its workings in order to determine whether or not it is a viable method to choose a president."

Tags:electoral college, pros, cons, history, mechanics

Abstract
The paper discusses how Jensen (2003) indicates that 40 million Americans have "chronic sleep disorders" and that by 2010 it is believed that 79 million Americans will suffer from some type of sleep related issues (p. 25). Additionally, Jensen (2003) states that this must be a concern within society because of the negative resulting factors associated with low sleep, including a risk to safety, a risk to health and the ability to function effectively (Jensen, 2003, p. 25). The paper looks at how Jensen (2003) states that for college students there is a high rate of dissatisfaction in sleeping patterns, exceeding 71% (p. 25), and this is in comparison to a 24% dissatisfaction rate in 1978 (Jensen, 2003, p. 25). The paper reveals that on average, modern college students sleep 6 hours or less, as compared to college students in the 70s that slept for 7.5 or more hours (Jensen, 2003, p. 25). The paper also looks at how Jensen (2003) claims that only 6% of college students attending institutions of higher learning have planned periods of sleep (p. 25).

From the Paper
"Jensen (2003) indicates that 40 million Americans have "chronic sleep disorders" and that by 2010 it is believed that 79 million Americans will suffer from some type of sleep related issues (p. 25). Additionally, Jensen (2003) states that this must be a concern within society because of the negative resulting factors associated with low sleep, including a risk to safety, a risk to health and the ability to function effectively (Jensen, 2003, p. 25). Jensen (2003) states that for college students..."

Tags:college, students, sleep

Abstract
The writer discusses the importance of continuing studies after high school by going on to get a college education and eventually a degree. He explores the various reasons for students deciding to continue their education. According to the author one of the major benefits of a college education is learning how to think outside of the box. He further states that other benefits are impossible to anticipate as the true value of education is unique to each individual.

From the Paper
"Take responsibility! Everyone is responsible for their own actions and their own education. You will have no one else to blame but yourself if you fail.
This is life! The values established and the interests acquired during college will last you a lifetime. Students never forget a good learning experience, so make the most of all of them.
Learn from others. Seek out advice and knowledge. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Remember the only stupid question is the one that isn't asked.
Take advantage of the opportunities you have! Don't wait to get involved with other activities. Chances are, the more involved you are in college, the more involved you will be in life."

Tags:college, education, graduates, degree, earnings, salary

Abstract
This paper provides an assessment of college savings plan options for a resident of the State of Illinois.

From the Paper
"This assignment involves the assessment of college savings plan options for a resident of the State of Illinois. Participants in college savings programs are not restricted to the plans offered specifically in their state of residence. When selecting an out of state program, however, restrictions may apply with respect to state taxation benefits, program costs and tuition costs. Initially, therefore, this analysis focuses on college savings program authorized by the State of Illinois. Three groups of college savings programs are authorized..."

Tags:529, college, savings, programs:, state, of, illinois

Abstract
This paper explains that critics charge that the current American electoral college makes it possible for presidents to be elected who do not have an absolute majority of the popular vote, which diminishes the legitimacy of the final victor. The author then points out that one of the arguments in favor of the electoral college is that it prevents powerful, populous regions from monopolizing the electoral outcome as would happen in a popular vote system. The paper relates that, in the popular vote, direct ballot system, parties are given seats in proportion to their share of the votes cast, thus ensuring that the popular vote is not distorted; however, the popular vote system will contribute to fragmentation and instability by making it easier for "fringe" or narrowly-focused political parties to emerge in opposition to the current two major parties.

From the Paper
"Other criticisms leveled against the Electoral College include arguments that the system creates the potential for "faithless voters" who are pledged to vote for one candidate but who chose, for a variety of reasons, to vote for another. Interestingly, if one expert is correct, there have been a number of such electors in recent years. Moving forward, critics also charge that, because every state is given the same number of electoral votes regardless of its "voter turnout", there is no incentive to encourage greater voter participation - although Kimberling seems skeptical about its overall impact."

Tags:winner-take-all, direct, minorities, state, parties

Abstract
A brief argumentative paper which presents the views of sports colleges in Nevada wanting to allow for legalized gambling on its campus. The paper shows that even though gambling is legal throughout the State, if legislation comes into effect, it could put an end to gambling on campus all together. The writer examines the pros and cons of such a law.

From the Paper
"In Nevada sports books, gambling on college sports is currently allowed for every team in the nation, except Nevada's own college teams. Legislators have proposed new laws that would outlaw gambling on any college sports. This would affect Nevada's economy in a wide variety of ways.

"For the year 2001, total gaming revenue in the State of Nevada totaled $9,468,598,681. Of that total, "More than one-half of total General Fund [$105.85 million] spending is targeted for education. Of that, $1.2 billion represents the State's General Fund obligation to the Distributive School Account, the funding mechanism through which State monies are distributed to school districts" (Comeaux). The amount budgeted for education in the 2001-2003 biennium is $2,000.3 million dollars, half of which is $1,000,150, which is 10.5 percent of the annual gaming revenue."

Tags:gambling, sport, revenue, college, legal, law, legislation

Abstract
This paper briefly describes the main elements of both the American electoral college and the concept of popular voting and then outlines the strengths and weaknesses of both. In particular, the paper illustrates how the argument about which model should be employed basically comes down to whether Americans favor "one person, one vote" in the strict sense of the term or whether they prefer instead political stability and the manner in which the Electoral College protects the historic constitutional values of the U.S. states. The paper concludes that the argument is a fairly complex one and it will fall to Americans to eventually decide whether they wish to stay with a model first conceived in the eighteenth century or whether they want to try something new.

Tags:electoral, college, debate

Abstract
This paper takes a look at the role that the Electoral College plays in the American politics and the presidential election. According to this paper, the Electoral College is a corner stone of the American political system, established at the construction of the U.S. Constitution.

From the Paper
"The Electoral College is an institution in American politics whose only purposes seem to be to confuse the general public and complicate the matter of electing a new president every four years. And yet, the Electoral College has been a fundamental part of American politics since the construction of the U.S. Constitution. It is an inexorable part of the American political system. No matter how outdated, how complex, or how much a seeming impediment to the democratic process, it is important for the American public to understand that short of a Constitutional amendment, the Electoral College is here to stay. But how does the Electoral College actually work? Politicians and the media throw around the name of the institution excessively every time a presidential election rolls around."

Tags:american, electoral, college