Education: Liability?

No consideration other than dollars and cents was mentioned in despatches stating that the University of Dubuque (la.) would discontinue intercollegiate athletic activities "for at least several years," permitting students to compete only among themselves, at home. Holders of the so-called cultural brief against modern college athletics rejoiced. But the despatches were laconic: "More of a liability than an asset." President Wettstone: "Coaches and directors of athletics are paid three and four times the salary of other department heads. . . ."

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