Hard Knocks

For many poor students, college remains only a dream

By Mischa Gaus

Sherrie Hetherington graduated from the Seattle-area Highline Community College this year with thousands in sticky debt, but she counts herself among the lucky. The 27-year-old mother of two nearly left school in her last semester because her financial aid was cut off and she was [RETURN TO ARTICLE]

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    Hello? Has long has this posted?! Somebody smarter than me please respond!

    United States Posted by Ty on Sep 9, 2003 at 8:27 PM

    It is interesting that one of the first casualities during any Government’s austerity drive is Education. As far as the politicos are concerned, there is nothing like an ignorant population whose minds can be easily moulded by lies and deceit. It is as if they are not really keen to have educated, aware people questioning, how in spite of terrible budgetary deficits, the politicians manage to give themselves raises and provide huge contracts to large companies (especially in the military equipment).

    India Posted by susheel on Sep 22, 2003 at 5:05 PM
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