College Related Articles For December 17 2009

The New York Times reports on colleges in the USA that are seeing substantially more applications for their early decision programs this year than they did last year.

They also report on a delay in Pittsburgh for a vote that would put a 1% tax on college tuition.

The Houston Chronicle reports on new college grads facing a tough job market.

The Sacramento Bee reports on a new survey finding a a higher vacancy rate in off-campus housing.

The Washington Post reports on a writing program for teachers that helps them better teach writing.

The AP reports on Indiana University saying it is lowering spending by $177M in face of 6 percent state aid cut