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Gaining perspective through travel

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Well, it’s that time again. The beginning of a new school year is upon us and with that comes tasks such as moving into a new place, planning class schedules and, of course, the always fun job of buying text books. But before I start thinking about all these aspects, I want to reflect on what I did this summer. As I think all of you should.


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Keep concealed weapons off Michigan college campuses

If a posse of pistol-packing state senators gets its way, peace and tranquility on Michigan’s college campuses could soon be enforced at the barrel of a smoking gun – and a legally concealed one at that.

Joshua Nieman sits down with Eastern Michigan University's new College of Arts and Sciences Dean, Carol Bishop Mills, and talks about bravery, bullying, life in Florida and more.