Student Quotes

"I trust that a graduate student some day will write a doctoral essay on the influence of the Munich analogy on the subsequent history of the twentieth century. Perhaps in the end he will conclude that the multitude of errors committed in the name of "Munich" may exceed the original error of 1938."
-Novalis

"We received a very positive report. One of the things they cited was our strong university support. They also recognized the quality of our student body and facilities and the rigor of our curriculum."
-Bruce Green

"Scheduling teams is increasingly difficult because of our transition to Division I. Losing North Carolina A&T and Winston-Salem State made it a real chore, but the addition of Southern University will provide a great experience for our student-athletes and fans. We are excited about the 2006 football season."
-Bill Hayes

"We knew this postponement was of the utmost importance to ensure the safety of our student-athletics, coaches and administrators."
-Dave Maggard

"(Volunteers) give them that extra attention that every student needs and deserves."
-Melissa Patterson

"We only get funding if the student is there."
-Charlene Whitlinger

"Breaking into a professors office to steal papers and tests is an example of a reason why a student would be expelled."
-Fran Cohen

"I think a lot of our tenants have concerns about the size (of the proposed student apartment complex). They just feel caged in."
-Mary Lewis

"We were feeding off the energy of the crowd and the student section. We wanted it more than they did."
-Peter Arnold

"The rationale for the change was that the student-athlete can choose to respond to text message or e-mail. What we've learned in recent months is that maybe the intent of the rule and the application of the rule are inconsistent."
-Crissy Schluep

"Kids may think this is a prank, but we are taking this very seriously. This is a serious violation of the student code of conduct."
-Jackie Johnson

"In student theater, you see a lot of political plays. But this piece sees things from both sides. On one hand, it gives this perspective of harsh, fascist law and how terrible that is, but it also shows the other side and their perspective. I respect that in a play."
-John Byrom

"Our procedure is if a student misses school, they're just counted absent. There have been no comments or big rush or threats of students saying they're going to leave."
-Greg Hudnall

"This investment is a win-win. Teachers' salaries are increased, student achievement is improved and the taxpayer gets a good deal."
-Glenna Fletcher

"It's a really nice honor when you consider it's a national award. It makes you think back over the years, about the number of coaches and student-athletes you've been involved with. It's all about the journey and memories -- all the great people you've been around."
-Kent Wigle

"Focus debt payments on the credit card, then the car, and then the student loans -- always pay your loans in interest rate order, not in order of balance size."
-Doug Flynn

"A trip on a college student budget is already expensive."
-Anna Edwin

"That woman is just as concerned about paying for college, but she has an economic imperative more pressing than the male student, ... That's really important."
-Jacqueline King

"One of the first and most important steps that a student can do is visit the Web site of the university."
-Robert Austin

"What we hope people will get out of it is less identification of the schools, but just the notion that student success can happen at a variety of institutional types. It's not so much the release of these colleges as great institutions, but what can we learn from them that matters."
-Jillian Kinzie

"Kids need to be connected to the school and they need to feel someone cares about them. In a large school setting it can be extremely impersonal. There's nothing worse than a student in a large setting not being connected to anything. That's the height of loneliness."
-Gary Griffiths

"My main concern is the negative effect this will have on students who take part in college courses. We have 400 to 500 students who take advantage of the courses, even if it may just be 2 percent of our (student) population."
-Bob Jenkins

"Because technology is our business, we understand that the rapid advancement in computers and equipment encourages users to replace their machines frequently. Instead of merely discarding their older computer by tossing it into the landfill, we are offering owners the chance to help a student and community connect with technology."
-Tom Hamby

"Each of the five bowl games features great teams, proud schools and exciting student athletes. Mr. Gibson and his sons are the envy of every single college football fan in America."
-Kirk Herbstreit

"The student regent is regarded with the same respect and authority as the other regents."
-Trey Davis

"A big chunk of those are teachers we put in high-poverty schools to increase the teacher-to-student ratio."
-John Mackenzie

"I was unemployed after finishing Save the Last Dance and I went out for this other role. It wasn't like, "Okay, now I'm going to do tv." It was like, I have to pay my rent and my student loan, what can I do? I'm lucky that the show is doing well, so it looks like I've got this balanced plan."
-Sean Patrick Thomas

"It's tricky. Students aren't rich. They can't afford to pay more on student fees, but these organizations depend on that money. It's hard to say what's too much and what's not enough."
-Beth Erickson