An Exuberant Celebration For a Beloved Townie
A parade down the streets of Oxford, Miss., celebrated one man — and how he symbolized the best of the Velvet Ditch.
Voices from the Road
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Over eight days we’re driving from Minneapolis to New Orleans, talking about college with Americans along the way. Here are some of the people we heard from.
Where College Takes a Back Seat to Bigger Concerns
Shameem Clark Hubbard, a St. Louis alderwoman, often tells people she didn’t go to college but she wants them to.
Resilience After a Tough Beginning
Andrea Young was homeless for a while and dropped out of high school. Now she is studying to be an EMT.
From Apprentice to Master
School never worked out for Harry McChesney, but being an apprentice gave him a skill that he can now teach to others.
A Librarian Worried About Higher Ed’s Liberal Agenda
“People are being indoctrinated,” Ann Dees says. The answer, she believes, it to teach people to stand their ground.
Saving Up to Get to Community College
Eddie Tanner is going to college — but first he needs to buy a car to get there.
What I Learned From an Old Neighbor
In St. Louis, I went to see a childhood home. Here’s who I found.
Searching for a Stable, Comfortable Life
“I don’t want to just get by and be sad all day,” says Sofia Salazar Brown.
A Townie Turns Teaching Assistant
Elliott Lusk says he wishes society valued career paths that don’t run through a university.
‘You Need Life Experience Either Way’
Dave McCaddon works at Illinois State University. He never went to college himself. Never even considered it.