June 11, 2009

Adopt a Mascot

Peter Wood

There are many orphaned college mascots who need a good home. Will you give them the love they need?

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June 8, 2009

For Shame!

Peter Wood

On the transformation of the idea of "shame" - and how the right kind of shame is seen as honorable. Especially on the college campus.

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June 5, 2009

Tapping the Bottle

Ashley Thorne

Achieving the Dream works for equity, not equality.

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June 4, 2009

NAS Pleased By Leach Nomination to NEH

Steve Balch

NAS comments on the nomination of James A. Leach to head the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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June 4, 2009

Exchange Counter

Peter Wood

Meet Free Exchange on Campus, a coalition uninterested in free exchange on campus.

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June 2, 2009

Tuesday Tuba

Ashley Thorne

Mac Mods in the Chronicle, the TESOL seesaw, and the climate action promise.

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