June 1, 2012

Diversity, Graduation, Gender Issues and Politics: Student Press Views

Glenn Ricketts

As the academic year concludes and graduates march, student journalists cover the issues.

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May 31, 2012

Capitalism and Western Civilization: Taxation

William H. Young

William Young examines the impact of corporate and business tax policies on the economy.

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May 30, 2012

Common Ground

R. H. Winnick

What’s an Obama Democrat doing on the board of the NAS?

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May 30, 2012

Asian-American Groups Submit Briefs in Fisher Case Opposing Racial Preferences

Glenn Ricketts

As the Supreme Court approaches a decision, some new briefs oppose racial preferences in college admissions.

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May 30, 2012

Dismissive Reviews: Academe's Memory Hole

Richard P. Phelps

Richard R. Phelps exposes how scholars fail to consult the research that has been done on their chosen topic and blandly claim themselves to be pioneers in the area.

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May 25, 2012

Parties, Politics, Year-End Issues Engage Student Press Corps

Glenn Ricketts

Student journalists provide commentary on a range of issues, from campus culture to international politics.

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May 24, 2012

Capitalism and Western Civilization: Corporatism

William H. Young

William Young discusses the contrasts between corporatism and free market capitalism.

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May 23, 2012

Mandatory Social Justice at Smith College?

Glenn Ricketts

Smith College ponders an undergraduate "social justice" requirement.

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May 23, 2012

Ask a Scholar: Touching Spheres

Vera B. Koutsoyannis

A bowler asks: what is the area of the space between two touching spheres? Mathematically, it is a point and has no area, but what about in the real world?

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