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Dems2002

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Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Wed Jan 28, 2015, 12:41 PM

Jan 2015

As an alum, I can't help but feel a perverse sense of pride. As a first gen student w/no money (worked three jobs at same time while there) that degree has opened doors for me on multiple occasions.

At the same time, I hope they are more generous with financial aide through this campaign and it's not just buildings with rich people's names.

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Warren Buffett's sister giving $100 million to Northwestern University [View all] Omaha Steve Jan 2015 OP

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