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Best big college towns in America

  • Martha Sandoval
  • Jun 27, 2025
  • Jun 27, 2025 Updated Mar 12, 2026
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Best big college towns in America

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NCAA tourney selection committee won't let travel concerns dictate bracketing

NCAA tourney selection committee won't let travel concerns dictate bracketing

The partial government shutdown, security concerns from conflict in the Middle East and the high volume of spring break travelers may cause travel snafus.

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