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MIT Dean

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Student newspapers can provide interesting insights into how kids view certain issues. Commentator Allen Gilbert takes a look at one such story that appeared in his school’s paper.
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Student loans

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Got student loans? The New York attorney general has been investigating the agencies making the loans. Commentator Allen Gilbert takes a look at the industry that has developed because college costs keep rising.
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School board petition

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Vermont school board members have taken on a new role during this legislative session. They’ve even been organizing on the Internet. Commentator Allen Gilbert offers an inside look.
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Telecommunications

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A 1989 state report said that Vermont was poised to become a leader in telecommunications. Eighteen years later, we’re trying to play catch-up through the creation of a state Telecommunications Authority. What happened? Commentator Allen Gilbert takes a look.
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Aging Vermont

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What answers might a legislative study committee provide about keeping Vermont an attractive, vibrant place to live? Commentator Allen Gilbert thinks the answers may be more complex than convincing Vermont kids not to leave home.
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Year’s end thanks

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Winter days are short and nights are long. But commentator Allen Gilbert is reminded that our communities are vibrant throughout the year thanks to special individuals among us.
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Farm labor

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Now that the elections are behind us, commentator Allen Gilbert hopes that the labor problems facing Vermont dairy farms will finally get some much-needed attention.