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College Break, Caucuses Conflict in Iowa The new, early date of the Iowa caucuses has thrown college campuses there for a loop. Jan. 3 is right smack in the middle of most universities' winter break, and some students are pushing their schools to keep dorms open so people can stay and participate in the caucuses.

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College Break, Caucuses Conflict in Iowa

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The new, early date of the Iowa caucuses has thrown college campuses there for a loop.

Jan. 3 is right smack in the middle of most universities' winter break, and now some students are pushing their schools to keep dorms open so people can stay and participate in the caucuses.

Some schools say they'll comply; others say it's too dangerous and too expensive.