On the other end of the spectrum is the lesser-known but highly respectable University of Akron in Ohio.

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Margaret Poloma, at the University of Akron, has written several books on Pentecostalism and is herself a Pentacostal Christian.

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"Air rage has remained a problem post-September 11, although it is much more subtle than before the attacks, " said University of Akron assistant professor Andrew R.

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In 2004, according to John Green of the University of Akron, they accounted for 27% of Mr Bush's total vote, twice as much as any other single group.

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Mr. Engle, who heads the rifle team at the University of Akron, says that besides USciences there are only a few science and engineering schools on the rifle lists.

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At one point I even had to forgo my senior season of baseball at the University of Akron in order to take the required classes at that time so that my graduation would not be pushed out one semester causing me to default on my loans.

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DeROSE: John Green is a senior fellow at the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life and a professor of political science at Akron University.

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