Students bring in money, and the bohemian nature of the city also attracts artists and architects who have helped transform the urban decay into something beautiful.

BBC: Living in: Great university towns

"Much of the acrimony expressed by Secretary Rumsfeld's military critics appears to stem from his efforts to 'transform' the military by moving to a joint expeditionary force that is lighter and more mobile in nature to meet the nation's current and future threats, " the article said.

CNN: Battle of the generals continues with article defending Rumsfeld