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New Jerseyans Express Cost Concerns, Survey Shows [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:24:58 +0000

A new survey of New Jersey residents, who have a fair amount of assets, shows the future of healthcare costs and working later in life are very much on their minds.

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Young Gambling Addicts In New Jersey [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:16:10 +0000

Gaming industry leaders, law enforcement and state officials huddled at the State House yesterday to talk about the issue of gambling addiction in New Jersey.

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College Grads Struggling to Follow Degree, Study Says [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:04:44 +0000

Thousands of students are graduating from colleges across New Jersey this month, but a new survey shows they could struggle significantly in landing a job that connects to their major or career choice.

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Student Loan Interest Rates Could Double [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:35:10 +0000

Interest rates on government-subsidized Stafford loans could increase from 3.4 to 6.8 percent this summer, unless Congress acts to stop the change.

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College Road Trip – A Dads Point Of View

Shawn Michaels — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:00:04 +0000

Sunday we ventured out on our first "college" visit with my daughter

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Flat-Rate Tuition Saving Students Time, Money [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:51:42 +0000

Students looking ahead to college, and their parents, may not be aware of an easy way to save some cash.

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Governor Christie Addresses High Student Loans [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:00:05 +0000

Governor Chris Christie says controlling the high costs of college needs to happen so graduates coming out with large loans can have a better chance building their future.

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Watch a Superstar Make a College Kid's Dream Come True [Video]

Justin Louis — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:30:48 +0000

I love when an artist is down to earth and accessible to their fans. It's even better when it's a huge star like Billy Joel.

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More NJ College Campuses Go Smoke-Free [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:00:56 +0000

In a growing trend, New Jersey colleges and universities are giving tobacco a failing grade and banning tobacco use on campus. The increasing move is detailed in a new American Cancer Society report.

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Lawmaker Wants To Fit College Curriculum To Fit Job Market [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:44:14 +0000

It seems to be happening more and more in New Jersey. Young adults and their families take out loans and spend a small fortune on a college education, but once they get their diploma, those college grads can't find a job.

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Like Weather, Brookdale Tuition Stays Frozen

Jill Bartlett — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:27:28 +0000

Brookdale Community College’s Board of Trustees has approved an operating budget for the upcoming 2013-2014 school year that includes a freeze in tuition.

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Looking Ahead To The Future With Your College Bound Kids

Shawn Michaels — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:10:56 +0000

Getting ready for possible College locations with our kids

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NJ Leaders Push Higher-Ed Bond Question Ahead Of Election [AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:38:23 +0000

New Jersey voters will be asked to approve a higher-education bond question on the November ballot that will allow the state to borrow $750 million to fund construction projects at the state's colleges and universities. Its an issue that has bipartisan support, but in the end its up to you.

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College Life – Are You Going Greek ?

Shawn Michaels — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 17:16:33 +0000

Greek Organizations at colleges across the nation are in the middle of recruiting, pledging, and initiating new members this fall

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Half Of Graduating Seniors Not Ready For College [AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 08:34:35 +0000

Is your child college ready? Findings released by the College Board show that half of graduating seniors who took a college entrance exam did not have all the skills they will need to succeed in college or career.

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Top Party Colleges [LIST]

Shawn Michaels — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:58:46 +0000

Check out the list of the Top “Party” Schools in the U.S. Newsweek and the Daily Beast have come out with their list of the top party schools in the country for 2012. The rankings were compiled, in part, by looking at the number of on-campus arrests and per-student disciplinary actions for drugs and alcohol [...]

Graduation Gift Ideas

Shawn Michaels — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 08:40:40 +0000

It’s “Graduation” time , so what gift ideas do you have for the “Class of 2012″ ? What are you getting the Grads in your life? I think with my Son , Zach….”Cash” was king! Here’s a look at 5 great gift ideas: Digital Camera: To capture lifes moments as they leave home for College [...]

How Did We Ever Survive Without…? Transforming Technology

Justin Louis — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:00:15 +0000

As I was getting ready for work this morning, listening to music wirelessly through my iPhone to my stereo system and fiddling with my fantasy baseball team online I wondered, how did we take this stuff for granted so quickly?

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Georgian Court Going Coed

Tom Mongelli — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:54:22 +0000

A century of tradition at Georgian Court University in Lakewood is about to change. Tuesday, university officials say they’ll announce their decision to transform the predominantly- women’s school into a coeducational system. University President Rosemary Jeffries and Trustee Chairman Raymond Shea issue the decision at 10 AM at the campus Wellness Center before students, faculty, [...]

A Look At The History And Tradition Of The "Class Ring"

Shawn Michaels — Thu, 03 May 2012 08:45:33 +0000

This week I was hit with another sign that I'm getting older and so are my children! This week at High School , Erin had to pick out her
'Class Ring" ... the Class of 2014 at Pinelands Regional High School. It feels like she was just in pre-school at the George J Mitchell School !

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