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I think this is a great topic. Since, we are all in college and know first hand the expenses of college. This article argues to push for free college. He talks about a college in Georgia where they have scholarships for free college. I think this is rather interesting!

As much as I would love to see free education, it would not be free because it would come down to the average tax payer to pay for it. I do however wish to see lower interest rates.

I wish education could be 100% free. Everyone is always pushing us younger people to pursue a college degree without knowing that college isn't just a sign up and go kind of thing. You have to pay thousands of dollars either out of pocket or by federal funding.

This article discusses how to choose a college based on desires and not pressures from people. College is a hard decision to make which is shown in this article and helps people through it.

This article discusses how to choose a college based on desires and not pressures from people.

This article argues in favor of abolishing the electoral college stating it is an unnecessary relic of the past. It argues that Americans are educated enough in the modern era to no longer need an electoral college to ensure they make the right choice when voting.

America is the land where all your hopes and dreams can come true. Anyone with a drive to learn more should have an equal and fair opportunity to attend college. We could only fantasize about free college education. Student debt is expected to rise from $35,000 to $45,000 in the next generation and will only continue to go up. A college degree is worth so much more than a college degree. A good education is valuable. Although the price may be high, you will be rewarded by help for the future. Joseph, M. (2013) It's too expensive to go to college anymore. Available at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marc-joseph/its-too-expensive-to-go-t_b_3935231.html (Accessed: 12 September 2016). In-text citations: (Joseph, 2013)

Colleges are taking advantage of the fact that more and more students are wanting to attend and get a degree. So many people are willing to pay full price, that soaring prices are the least of their worries. The broadened list of programs, amenities, and higher staff salaries are allowed by this demand and ,therefore, greatly accepted by schools. Clark, K. (2016) An overview of the basic reasons behind the rising cost of college tuition. Available at: https://www.thebalance.com/rising-cost-college-education-795383 (Accessed: 12 September 2016). In-text citations: (Clark, 2016)

Our educational focus is misguided and centered around test based performance instead of creating a truly well-rounded education for youth. ¨Common core¨ teaching is built around preparing the student for higher education; however the majority of these students need career-based skills, not college level skills. The focus is too much on college and too little on career.

Our educational focus is misguided and centered around test based performance instead of creating a truly well-rounded education for youth. ¨Common core¨ teaching is built around preparing the student for higher education; however the majority of these students need career-based skills, not college level skills. The focus is too much on college and too little on career.

This article examines some of the benefits of keeping the electoral college in place. It goes through past elections and cites how the electoral college helped win elections.

This website summarizes all of the colleges that have banned smoking on their campuses. It also explains why so many colleges are deciding to ban tobacco on campuses nationwide. This website takes the side that banning smoking on college campuses is a positive.

"Colleges are starting to put restrictions on "free speech" to protect students from harassment. There seems to be a blurred line as to whether this infringes on students' first amendment rights, or if the schools have the right to make these restrictions. "

The pathway to college is unclear to a lot of students in high school. Saying that high school classes are too boring and low to get interested in, and that the school itself doesn't promote college as much as it needs to, if at all.

The high cost of college eliminates many would-be students. Free college should be available to all according to president hopeful Bernie Sanders.

It seems to me the more perceived value something has, the more expensive that item becomes. The cost of a college education is often the reason behind people not being able to obtain that higher degree they desire. This article explores this data.

This article discusses how many colleges across the United States have stood up and took action against racial discrimination both on and off campus. Many people and groups at every college have gathered together for movements against racial prejudice, and in some cases people in position of authority have even been forced to resign due to actions or statements.

85 percent of college athletes are below the poverty line who are on scholarship. While, the athletic directors and coaches are enduring great wealth. The sharing of revenues with the college athletes is still being voted down by the NCAA.

Current drinking age is 21 but, many colleges are debating on lowering the age to 18 for they think it would help with on campus binge drinking. Even though ASU is staying out of the debate many other college principles are thinking of this in a positive light.

The explanation of credits in college, and the differences. Gives more examples on why they transfer, and why most of them do not.

This article compares college debt from various education institutions.

The average salary between men and women in the is about $44,000. The average salary is decided between men and women in which men receive more money. It is also based on a citizens education. Citizens that graduated college tend to make a higher average salary than the citizens that didn't go to college.

The website is about the arguments that revolve around having fshowree education, the good and the bad side. It illustrated that president Obama and Bernie Sanders wanted to make college free for students and it shows the two perspectivies.

I really do think that there could be more benefits to free collage than negatives, that is until I read this article. So many valid points, its hard to know who's side I'm really on.

This article splitting the pros and cons of free college was a interesting way for the reader to determine after reading whether they agree or disagree.

Two weeks ago, the Arizona state legislature introduced HB 2120, a piece of legislation that would ban courses and events on college campuses relating to "social justice." This means that they will prohibit courses, classes, events and activities' in public schools that promote 'social justice toward a race, gender, religion, political affiliation, social class or other class of people

Article on House Bill 2120 that restricts any activities that promote division in universities and community colleges. Author cites Trump election as the cause of the increase in bills that effect freedom of speech and social injustice.