Brent Staples (1951- present) is an editorial writer for the New York Times. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, he first went to college at Widener College and graduated with a B.A. in Behavioral Science with honors in 1973. He was assisted by a special program at Pennsylvania Military College and Penn Morton College that equipped him with the skills he needed to succeed. Wikipedia
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