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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April 20, 2010

Anger, Sedition, and Freedom of Speech

Ashley Thorne

Should we restrict expressions of anger to protect the public order? Should universities cultivate students' character?

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April 19, 2010

Hookup Culture Watch

Ashley Thorne

CNN has a story on the rise of the counter-hookup culture on college campuses. The article highlights the decision of one young woman to refrain from hooking up because she "felt so empty then." CNN......

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April 19, 2010

Just Drop Out of 'Race to the Top'

Candace de Russy

Andy Wolf, always an astute observer of New York's educational scene, advises the state's officials not to submit an application in the next round of "Race to the Top" competition for federa......

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April 19, 2010

NAS President Peter Wood on MSNBC Today

Ashley Thorne

Peter Wood will speak about domestic anger in America on the cable news channel MSNBC.

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April 19, 2010

Upcoming Events in California and Connecticut

Ashley Thorne

Dinesh D'Souza and Karen Torre to speak at upcoming NAS affiliate-sponsored events.

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April 19, 2010

Breaking News: Shimer College Votes President Out

Ashley Thorne

After a long battle between the president and the faculty, alumni, and students, Shimer College's board has voted to remove President Tom Lindsay.

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April 19, 2010

Dictatorships and Double Standards

Robert L. Paquette

How the campus left insulates itself and bullies dissenters.

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