Foes of USA football plan petition, hope to pass 2,000 signatures
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Foes of USA football plan petition, hope to pass 2,000 signatures


I really hope they succeed. It seems unfair that all students will get stuck paying for the football program through higher tuition rates if they don't.
USA President Gordon Moulton said the program would cost an estimated $5 million annually within five years, most of which would be paid by a $200 to $300 increase in annual student activity fees.

Colleges should concentrate on academics and providing a quality education.




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