Construction Begins on SDSU's Brawley Campus, Imperial Valley Press
It may look like no more than a freshly plowed field, but come January the dusty plot of land on Highway 78 east of here will be bustling with more than 500 students.

University breaks ground for housing, Ventura County Star
Megan Allison applied to California State University, Channel Islands, hoping to be part of the university's first freshman class. She got accepted, and then she and her family got a shock: The new university has no housing for students on its campus.

Ground Broken for CSUCI Housing, Los Angeles Times
The $20-million project will accommodate 350 students on the campus near Camarillo.

CSUF to aid ejected students, Orange County Register
University says it will help seniors who were recently kicked out of their classes for failing to pay fee increases.

Judge Rejects Bid to Halt Fee Hikes at UC, Los Angeles Times
A legal bid to halt 30% fee increases for 6,300 students in professional schools on University of California campuses was turned down Wednesday by San Francisco Superior Court Judge James Warren.

Judge allows UC to collect higher fees, Contra Costa Times
A judge refused Wednesday to stop the University of California regents from collecting increased fees from certain students.

Parents see kids' first college steps, Sacramento Bee
Instead of dropping Coco at the dormitory curb and hoping for the best, the Pascales and many parents like them are likely to follow their kids into the lecture halls. Parents are making decisions about majors, course selection and roommate conflicts.

Microsoft to Appeal $520M Patent Ruling, Daily Bulletin/AP
Microsoft Corp. says it will appeal a jury's ruling that it pay more than $520 million in damages to a university and a software company because its popular Web browser infringed on a patent.

Cutbacks shut students out of college classes, Los Angeles Daily News
Students are scrambling to enroll in classes at the San Fernando Valley's three community colleges, where state budget cuts prompted the elimination of dozens of courses for the semester that begins Sept. 2.

New teachers find tough job market, Sacramento Bee
Although September is fast approaching, only half of the 48 graduates from Rogado's teacher credentialing program at San Francisco State have landed teaching positions.

Columbia College to open 'breathtaking' library this fall, Modesto Bee
The new, 20,000-square-foot Columbia College Library has everything except books -- and they're on their way from the library across the campus.

School district installs cameras in every class, hall, CNN/AP
Students in Biloxi public schools started classes this week under the watchful eye of Webcams that will keep track of every classroom and hallway.

A Young Writers' Round Table, via the Web, New York Times
Raya Allen is a 10-year-old reading fanatic, according to her teachers at Kimbark Elementary School in San Bernardino, Calif. But until recently, she was far less enthusiastic when it came to writing papers for class.

With the Apples Arriving by E-Mail, Teachers Adapt, New York Times
It is no surprise that administrators have begun to assume that anyone interested in teaching is interested in the Internet.

PeopleSoft expands Oracle suit, Contra Costa Times
PeopleSoft said it amended its original lawsuit filed in June in Alameda County Superior Court to detail what it called Oracle's sham takeover bid designed to "cripple PeopleSoft's ability to sell its software."

Miss Mom? A Hometown Honey? Calls Are On the House, New York Times
Anyone on the Dartmouth College campus who picks up a phone and makes a long-distance call anywhere within the United States will find that the call is on the house. On July 1, the school stopped charging for all long-distance calls.

George Skelton: Davis and Democrats Should Beware of Prop. 187 Fight, Los Angeles Times
Like any team, the Democrats have one old reliable play they love to run. It's about hammering former Gov. Pete Wilson for promoting Proposition 187, the 1994 ballot initiative that sought to deny public benefits to illegal immigrants. This play scores well with Latinos, theoretically, and drives them to the polls.

Opinion: State U getting choosy, San Bernardino Sun
'Step right up, kids, get 'em while they last. College admissions, going fast. You don't want to miss out.'

Daniel Weintraub: Simon's campaign theme could be 'I told you so', Sacramento Bee
After a long and frustrating 2002 campaign filled with too many missteps, Simon suddenly has a chance to do it over again, hoping this time to get it right.

Opinion: Campus cultural wars, San Francisco Chronicle
As a freshman packing for college, you may wonder what awaits you as you leave the family nest. You may not realize that your first encounter with your new campus may place you smack in the middle of the cultural wars that have plagued college and universities for decades.

So Many Candidates, So Little Ballot Space, Wall St. Journal
In California Recall, Clerks Can't Fit All the Names on Current Forms.

Poll Results, Bustamante Hinder Davis' Ability to Raise Money, Los Angeles Times
The governor may not reach the $15-million goal he believes is needed to defeat recall.

135 Candidates Qualify for Oct. 7 Recall Ballot, Los Angeles Times
The list is whittled down from 247 applicants. Davis makes a high- profile appearance.

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