In a world full of morals and mottos people tend to say that education is worth any cost, but when faced with the crushing reality of the real world — where money is the dictator of our life and well being — that saying can get put into question. I’m straight from the working class, […]
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First generation students discuss their journey to become scholarship recipients
On March 25, the Daniels Scholarship Program announced this year’s recipients. Three students from the Roaring Fork area were chosen. The scholarship awards students of strong character, not only in school, but outside as well. The recipients have their full cost of attendance covered at partner schools in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming or […]
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CMC to offer new bachelor’s degree in 2022
Colorado Mountain College’s (CMC) board of trustees has approved the addition of a new bachelor’s degree program. The Bachelor of Science in Ecosystems Science and Stewardship program is anticipated to start accepting students in August 2022, when the fall semester begins. Once the program is reviewed and approved by the Higher Learning Commission and by […]
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Ps & Qs: I should’ve gone to Vassar
“There’s a time and a place for everything … It’s called college.” -Chef Jerome McElroy When I was growing up, the question wasn’t, “Are you going to college?” It was, “Where are you going to college?” I attended a state university right after high school, but in hindsight, that wasn’t the best money ever spent. […]