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BROOM: Against anonymity

At their best, comments sections in news publications offer a forum for interaction and conversation informed by a shared knowledge of the topic of the article or op-ed being commented upon.


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Let them play ball

The state can take more effective action than the NCAA can in this situation, because the state has the authority to mandate a university change its policies and redirect its funds.


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RUSSO: The personal Odyssey

Although the evidence in this study suggests special experiences can be socially taxing, they give meaning and purpose to our lives and inspire our action. Thus, they are worthwhile.


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Forgive, don’t forget

Debt forgiveness programs could form partnerships with universities that keep their tuition as low as possible, offer more grant aid to low-income students and limit the amount of debt students graduate with.


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CONNOLLY: Carbon clarity

The movement tends to label certain events or trends as products of man-made global warming, when in fact there is no evidence to suggest this is so.


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HUMOR: You’ve got nothing to fear

You’ve probably been afraid at some point. I don’t claim to know you, but going on statistics, you probably have the part of the human brain that experiences fear, and it’s probably been active before.


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Moving up the ranks

Though we should take pride in the diversity of our school, it is unlikely that we will be as boastful about the economic diversity rankings as the national US News rankings.


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Clause for removal

This standard ensures the balance of power cannot be disrupted too easily, but the Visitors still have a way of replacing the rector if they believe he or she is not adequately fulfilling his or her duties.


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KNAYSI: The comforts of home

Transgender students — who often face discrimination and harassment over their personal appearance, behaviors, or other forms of self-expression — might have a more difficult time expressing their identity in same-sex housing.


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KELLY: Save the schools

Given the gravity of the state’s obligation to produce an educated citizenry, it should seek to preserve its vision for higher education in times of hardship.


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Play fair

Efforts to increase the representation of women in higher education are admirable. But advertising positions specifically for women is risky, in that it may open the door to legal battles which ultimately undermine the efforts of the university.


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Building a network

The Survivor Support Network training humanizes and personalizes the issue, which is why all faculty should be required to complete it.

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