This One Is For You IlliniProgrammer

Came across this in an old The Onion and knew IlliniProgrammer must be alerted.

http://www.theonion.com/articles/university-of-il…

Headline: University Of Illinois Researchers Find Link Between Attending University of Illinois, Receiving Solid Education At Great Price

The OnionAccording to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois, there is a strong correlation between enrolling at the local four-year college and receiving a well-rounded, but moderately priced education. "Our research indicates that the likelihood of getting a solid bang for your academic buck increases dramatically when attending the U of I, located in Urbana-Champaign, just minutes away from beautiful downtown," said chief author Dr. Joseph Mahler
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