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-Several majors are moving domestic jobs to India to lower costs. It's surprising the administration hasn't looked at this more.

https://www.insightfultake.com/details/americas-oil-giants-are-quietly-moving-highend-engineering-jobs-to-india
-Operators are also implementing AI to eliminate jobs.

-Additionally, $60 oil isn't the same as it was 5 years ago. Service costs have increased due to labor and inflation. Operators are compensating by increasing efficiency and longer laterals, but returns on a lateral/ft basis aren't the same (generalized statement). It's important to recognize that Tier 1 acreage is being depleted, and companies will eventually face inventory constraints. Easing regulations incentivizes operators in certain circumstances, but it does not compensate for meager returns.

From a business prospective, I don't have a problem with legacy admissions.

By keeping legacy admissions open, the university incentivizes alums to donate. If you convince alumni to help “subsidize” the university’s resources and endowment by reserving spots for a few borderline students, the whole university benefits. Admittance does not guarantee graduation, so the validity of the degree shouldn't be considered watered down.

Many universities consider students as more than just income while they attend school and also consider their expected future value. It's why elite schools take the top students for athletics and grades. Loyal alumni are another target customer that build the brand and can provide lifetime giving.

I think the argument against legacy admissions is stronger with state-funded schools, but it could also be considered shortsighted.

Unfortunately, life's not fair and everything isn't a meritocracy. Most students that graduate from average large state schools with good grades would also do well at elite private schools.

Thanks for the information. I'll contact the club next time I head to Baton Rouge.
I probably make three or four trips a year to Baton Rouge. The national membership is reasonably inexpensive.

How hard is it to get tee times at the UClub on the weekend?

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Quivira is a amazing course! If I remember right, 16 or 17 holes had ocean views. You are also looking down on Tiger's Diamanté course for a few holes. We had several pods of whales pass while we were playing, which was pretty cool.

I played it in the morning and afternoon on consecutive days. The afternoon round had a ton of wind and made it tough. Bring a few extra balls.

Northgate is a good deal. People either love or hate the course. I like the course, but you should play it first. The management does a decent job of keeping the course in good shape. They try.
It was 27 holes but after the tax day flood it dropped to 18 with a Fast 5 (practice holes).
Bonus: The owner of Northgate owns Walden on Lake Conroe. The clubs have reciprocal memberships. Walden is a challenging course, that can humble you. It’s one of my favorites in the Houston area.

I know an LSU alumnus, Blake, that owns and operates Copper Cannon Distillery in West Chesterfield, NH. It's 45 minutes north of Amherst. He does tastings on the weekend. If he's working, I will bet he’d give you a free tasting if you greeted him with a Geaux Tigers.

I agree with gillian.
The right transformation is essential. Universities are not the gatekeepers of information like they were in the past. Everything you study can be found in a library or on google. The school organizes the relevant learning and provides the student with a peice of parchment that says they can learn. The university model will need to evolve to remain relevant. In my opinion, an online format is a strategy for failure. It leads down a road with low entry barriers with differentiation on cost and user experience.

LSU needs a leader that understands that engagement in the university, fostering strong ties to alumni, and developing an experiential environment along with excellent academics is vital to the growth of the university. Providing opportunities and facilities for innovative research should be a priority. Instead, the university leadership targets fraternities, removes alumni scholarships for out-of-state students, and has a professor making social media posts about dust-busting their office.