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Ickes, Melinda J., and Randall Cottrell. "Health Literacy in College Students." Journal of American College Health. 1 Mar 2010. 58.5: 491-498. Web. 19 Nov 2010. This articles purpose was to study the health literacy of college students. This article proposed a study of college juniors and seniors to determine what their actual health literacy was and what health literacy was expected of them. This study had many factors in their students that they too into consideration, including gender, race, and declared major. The study concluded that over 98% of the college students that they researched had an adequate literacy level.

This articles purpose was to study the health literacy of college students. This article proposed a study of college juniors and seniors to determine what their actual health literacy was and what health literacy was expected of them. This study had many factors in their students that they too into consideration, including gender, race, and declared major. The study concluded that over 98% of the college students that they researched had an adequate literacy level.

Horton Jr., David. "Class and cleats: Community college student athletes and academic success." New Directions for Community Colleges 2009.147 (2009): 15-27. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 19 Nov. 2010. This articles talks about the impact of athletic participation on community college students. Since these schools do not profit greatly from sports, their motives are discussed. Community colleges pride themselves in providing access to higher level learning. This is especially true when it come to minorities because it gives them the chance at an education. Clearly, the motives of these schools are very different than those of elite athletic universities.