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Academicians who believe that the way to start the day off right is sitting down with a newspaper and a cup of coffee might want to avoid a new publication by the American Association of University Professors until the afternoon. The College and University Fiscal Crisis Update, which debuted in January, is filled with the latest in bad budget news from campuses around the United States, and is punctuated by comprehensive national lists of funding and job cutback statistics. Highlights (or lowlights) of the January issue include reports that Louisiana has been forced to shave $45 million in state funding from its colleges and universities; the University of Wisconsin system's $10.2 million budget reduction will necessitate hiring freezes, elimination of some classes, and student support services cuts; and Florida State University is experiencing a "brain drain," caused by $18.9 million in cuts over the past two years. For more information ...