Laignee Barron

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Paying to Work: Student Interns Face University Fees to Receive Credit

by Laignee Barron, Staff Writer. 4 Comments

Student interns from Wesleyan—and across the country—are currently fumbling over hurdles to receive both money and academic credit for their work.

Tri City Column

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A Tale of Three Cities

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Counting the Homeless In US Census: A Challenge Within Middletown Area

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Although students received the U.S. Census Bureau survey in their WesBoxes, for the 750,000 homeless Americans, the survey was conducted the old fashioned way—by counting.

A Tale of Three Cities

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A Tale of Three Cities

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Faculty Release New Findings on Nicotine Addiction

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In a forthcoming article, Psychology Professor Lisa Dierker hopes to catch and prevent young smokers who are at high risk of nicotine addiction.

A Tale of Three Cities

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A Tale of Three Cities

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Macdonough School Racial Imbalance Plan

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On Feb. 1, Superintendent of Middletown Public Schools Michael Frechette submitted a document entitled Revision to Plan to Address Racial Imbalance to the Connecticut Board of Education.

Applicant Pool Up Six Percent

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After last year’s record-breaking 22 percent increase in applications for the class of 2013, the Office of Admission was unsure of what to expect with the effects of the economic downturn.

Middletown Bank Robbery Suspect Linked to Six New England Robberies

by Laignee Barron, Contributing Writer. 1 Comment

In the past week, six New England banks, including one in Middletown, have been robbed, reportedly all by a woman claiming to carry explosives. The main suspect, Heather Brown, a 35-year old resident of Norwich, Conn., has yet to be apprehended.

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