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The idea that any black man would be greater than most white men outraged the Democratic establishment. Led by Josephus Daniels, then publisher of The News & Observer, newspapers and politicians called for Bassett's ouster. They even took to mocking him as "bASSett" in print. Parents were urged to pull their children out of Trinity College, and clergy were told not to recommend the small religious school to their brethren.
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The trend of universities offering burial and memorial sites to alumni is becoming more and more popular, acccording to the New York Times. Leigh B. Middleditch Jr. '57 built the first memorial wall at the University of Virginia 16 years ago: "Colleges Offering Campuses as Final Resting Places"
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In the premiere episode, Peter's hot new car makes him the 'big man on campus' and he finds a new friend in Sean. With his newfound popularity, Peter quickly becomes a fixture in the drag racing scene. All spins out of control when the friendship turns sour over Emma's affections causing the boys to take their rivalry to the streets for an ultimate car race that will have permanent repercussions. Meanwhile college freshmen Paige, Ellie and Marco adjust to life post Degrassi where new issues step to the forefront including roommate troubles, class selection and new romances.
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For every LeBron James or Kobe Bryant, there are hundreds of other teenage athletes who have been mistakenly led to believe they’re ready for the N.B.A. Once they enter the draft and find out they’re wrong, it’s too late: they’re not allowed to attend or return to college on an athletic scholarship.
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The 15th annual Great Moonbuggy Race is set for April 4-5. During the race, dozens of high school and college teams careen around a track at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville.
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A new MRI center for pets and domestic animals is under construction at N.C. State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. The magnetic resonance imaging center will help doctors detect and begin treatment of hard-to-diagnose health conditions earlier, more accurately and with less need for exploratory surgery, according to NCSU.
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