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Too Much Money in College Football? It’s Always Been America's Favorite Big Business
There are a lot of complaints about the money and changes happening in college football, but these same complaints could be heard throughout every era.
Sep 15
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Ryan M Allen
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Grappling With the Gravity of Urbanism and Higher Ed This Week & More
Around the College Towns: Links and commentary related to urbanism and higher ed for the week of Sept. 7 - Sept. 15
Sep 12
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US Higher Ed is in the Age of Conquest
Everyone is focused on the recent shrinkage, cuts, and closures but the backdrop of American higher ed has long been competition and expansion.
Sep 8
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Ryan M Allen
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Kowloon Walled Dormitory, Summer's Over, & More
Around the College Towns: Links and commentary related to urbanism and higher ed for the week of Aug. 30 - Sept. 9.
Sep 5
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Ryan M Allen
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The Education of the 'King of the Hill' Reboot
Hank, Bobby, and the gang are back and have a lot to say about the trajectory of our society. Part II covers education.
Sep 2
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Ryan M Allen
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August 2025
Education of Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce Engagement, Bad Travel Advice, & More
Around the College Towns: Links and commentary related to urbanism and higher ed for the week of Aug. 24 - Aug. 30.
Aug 29
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Ryan M Allen
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The Urbanism of the 'King of the Hill' Reboot
The cartoon show about a family in a small Texas town has a lot to say about the urbanism of our society, especially after a 15 year hiatus. Part I.
Aug 25
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Ryan M Allen
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Million Dollar Dump, Hot Take on Shorts, & More
Around the College Towns: Links and commentary related to urbanism and higher ed for the week of Aug. 17 - Aug. 24.
Aug 22
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Ryan M Allen
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What Even is a College Town?
While there is no exact definition of a college town, I provide some contexts to the word.
Aug 18
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Ryan M Allen
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Senior Drivers Not The Onion, Unsafe NYC & More
Around the College Towns: Links and commentary related to urbanism and higher ed for the week of Aug. 10 - Aug. 16.
Aug 15
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Ryan M Allen
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Service Vehicle Size Shouldn't Dictate Our Streets: Lessons From East Asia
In the US, we often hear that streets must be built wide to ensure access by buses, fire trucks, or other service vehicles. But it doesn't have to be…
Aug 12
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Ryan M Allen
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West Coast Road Trip Reflection, Too Big for Japan, & More
Around the College Towns: Links and commentary related to urbanism and higher ed for the week of Aug. 2 - Aug. 9.
Aug 10
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Ryan M Allen
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