Tag Archives: rick scott
Editorial: Florida Universities talk Ivy
Florida slowly takes the public out of education as research universities aim for elitist status.
Jan.18 Editorial
Students’ voice in Tallahassee in danger of joining their wallets under Florida’s boot.
Gov. Rick Scott on Anthropology
Gov. Rick Scott, Florida’s prodigal son, is at it again.
Governor suggests decreasing funding from Liberal Arts majors
By Melody Hopkins and Rebecca Ely Gov. Rick Scott has suggested moving funding to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, majors and away from others. Specifically targeting anthropology, Scott questioned the neccessity for liberal arts majors in Florida. “You want to use your tax dollars to educate more people that can’t get jobs in [...]
Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your piss
First, the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and [...]
Gov. Scott vetoes university infrastructure funds
State universities might have to amp up their diet regimen after the latest round of gubernatorial vetoes this year, courtesy of Gov. Rick Scott. As part of a record $615 million vetoes, Scott cut nearly every state university project, including $1.9 million from UNF, primarily used for infrastructure and repairs. “This is the first time [...]
State, nation and world news Jan. 5, 2011
Check out some of the latest stories to hit the news in this week’s edition of state, nation and world news.
