As this article reports, the State College of Florida is in the process of purchasing a 2011 Cadillac Escalade SUV for use by top College officials. Apparently the 2008 Lexus SUV they have just doesn’t suit their needs any longer, so they are looking to upgrade. SCF officials have very specific tastes:
The bid specifications call for an exterior with “white diamond tricoat” finish, an interior color of “cashmere with cocoa accents,” and “power retractable assist steps.”
The timing and the largess of the purchase is curious. Enrollment at the College has decreased 15% in the last year and the Board of Trustees recently voted to increase tuition by over $3,000 a year.
Exactly why does a state college need a vehicle that has become synonymous with rappers and professional athletes? Do officials believe that driving the same car as Ludacris, Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott, Snoop Dawg, and LeBron James will help attract students? Or impress donors? Or is this the first shot in an East Coast-West Coast war with Broward Community College?
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