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April 21, 2010

Earth Day and Sustainability News

Ashley Thorne

This week's stories include Green My Parents, Earth Day's observance by college students, sustainability college rankings, and how to help your pets do their part for the environment.

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April 20, 2010

Fighting City Hall: Is It Worth It?

Richard J. Bishirjian

A new accreditation criterion will require online schools such as Yorktown University to become licensed in every state represented by its students.

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April 20, 2010

Shimer Unmanned

Peter Wood

Shimer College lost its nerve in what was ultimately a battle over academic standards.

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April 20, 2010

Why Texas Should Revive Western Civ Study

Steve Balch

NAS Chairman Steve Balch urged the Texas House Higher Education Committee to take the lead in reviving the study of Western civilization.

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April 20, 2010

Video: Peter Wood Talks About Anger on MSNBC

Peter Wood

Setting the record straight: Wood and panelists contradict a shocked MSNBC anchor on anti-government anger and violence.

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