<p>Thanks Momom2 for the link to the article. My son is starting Syracuse as a freshman this year so we’ve had an above average interest in this CC forum. This particular thread has been interesting to read and affirms Syracuse will be a great place to grow and learn (despite the weather!). I just explored the site where the article was posted. Their first essay under the “Politics” header this week is quite telling: it defends the Koch brothers, wealthy funders of the Tea Party and extreme right wing causes. So to all concerned about the validity of the article, simply consider the source.</p>