College Debate Ain’t What It Used to Be
How a once-excellent activity has degenerated into a bizarre ritual.
Disinviting William Ayers
A breach of academic freedom?
Wall Street Woes on Hillsborough Street
The economic downturn is causing N.C. State (and other colleges) to tighten their belts.
How Much Free Speech?
Foundation for Individual Rights (FIRE) says that UNC-CH is infringing on the rights of students and faculty to express themselves.
N.C. State Goes Conservative
At least, the student body president nixes a liberal/leftwing voting package.
Failed Effort to Prove Diversity
A survey of student attitudes is mere wishful thinking, not evidence.
General Education Smorgasbord Offers Mostly Junk Food
Temple University’s new general education curriculum favors trendy boutique-style courses over intellectual cornerstones.
Putting the Brakes on Rapid University Growth
The new chairperson of UNC’s Board of Governors favors problem-solving over grand visions.
Rethinking College Rankings
The decline of U.S. News and World Report’s dominance of college ranking systems is a good thing.
Putting the Civic Cart Before the Horse
A program encouraging students to get involved politically before they have the necessary civic knowledge misses the mark.