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Campus Free Speech

Some violent expressions against Jews occurred during the campus demonstrations that criticized U.S. policy of fortifying Israel’s post-October 7 attacks in Gaza. These expressions came from obvious identification of Jews with Israel’s violent attacks; after all, Israel claims to be a Jewish state and a great number of Jews in the United States support what […]
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Study Dismisses Concerns About Sudden Cardiac Deaths of U.S. Students. Here’s What’s Wrong With It

A recent study of deaths in U.S. students appears to show a declining rate of sudden cardiac deaths. Dr. Clare Craig looks at why the results are not all they seem.
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Las Vegas: Teen Stomped & Beaten to Death, 8 Juvenile Classmates Face Murder Charges

Lewis stood up for a smaller student who was reportedly put in a trash can after items were stolen from him that may include wireless headphones and a marijuana vape pen, and a fight broke out. Eight juveniles, whose names have not been released, were taken into custody and “will be charged with the crime of murder.”

Education is Much More Expensive Than We Are Prepared to Admit

There is an aspect of higher education that one never hears spoken – the cost of frittering away the productive working time of the young, an invisible drain on our society far larger than the direct costs of education.
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I Have Been in University Staff Sessions Where it Has Been Suggested That All Students Should Get Firsts

Grade inflation is rampant at universities, a consequence of replacing the pursuit of excellence with the pursuit of league table rankings linked to pass rates.
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