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Washington Examiner: Obama’s plan for higher ed is just like Obamacare

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Posted by    Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 2:00pm

Obamacare has been such a popular success so far, what could possibly go wrong?

Examiner Editorial: Obama puts higher ed at the mercy of big government

President Obama outlined a new plan Aug. 22 designed to make higher education more affordable, the key provision being a new government-run rating system to compare colleges...

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Drunk college girl arrested at U. Iowa game has .341 blood alcohol content

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Posted by    Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 11:00am

To give you an idea of how dangerous a .341 BAC is, just know that a .4 often results in a coma or death.

Samer Kalaf of Deadspin has the story.

Alleged Female Idiot On The Field Blows .341 BAC, Has Amazing Twitter

An Idiot on...

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The Liberal College Students Who Cried Wolf

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Posted by    Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 8:00am

One of the unintended consequences of the race hoax at Oberlin perpetrated by liberal students on campus is that all such incidents will now be viewed under a microscope.

With that in mind, I agree wholeheartedly with National Review’s Jay Schalin on his summation of some recent news at UNC.

Hoax Detector Goes...

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New Facebook App helps college students find sober drivers

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Posted by    Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 5:00pm

Another great innovation through social media. This actually sounds like a great idea.

Tanya Roscorla of GovTech reports.

Facebook App Connects College Students with Sober Drivers

A Facebook app could help college-age students find sober drivers ahead of time and prevent drunk driving accidents.

The Person Appointed to Stay Sober (P.A.S.S.) app launched on three...

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New study says college student depression linked to hook-up culture

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Posted by    Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 2:00pm

The findings of this study aren’t very surprising if you think about it.

Matthew Archbold of Aleteia reports.

Depression Among College Students Linked to Hook-up Culture, Study Says

A new study in The Journal of Sex Research links depression and anxiety among college students with casual sex.

Eleven percent of the 3,900 heterosexual students from the more...

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Why should public service employees be exempt from repaying student loans?

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Posted by    Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 11:00am

According to a new report from William Bigelow at Breitbart, some people are exempt from paying off their student loan debt. Why should one group be singled out for such a privilege?

Are Public Service Workers Exempt from Paying Off Student Loans?

If you work in a “Public Service” field, and you have...

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Kentucky HS teacher’s art project encourages students to step on the American flag

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Posted by    Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 8:00am

In addition to being disrespectful to a symbol of the United States, this has become such a cliché for the left.

Todd Starnes of FOX News radio reports.

Public School Art Project Desecrates American Flag

Students at a Kentucky high school were encouraged to step on an American flag that had been placed on...

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Prof. says Law Schools are reporting inaccurate employment numbers

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Posted by    Monday, September 2, 2013 at 5:00pm

Law schools seem to having a lot of issues these days. Paul Caron of TaxProf Blog reports the latest.

Law Prof: Law Schools Are Still Reporting ‘Inaccurate’ Employment Numbers

Bloomberg Law:  Law Prof: Law Schools Still ‘Inaccurate’ on Employment Numbers:

Ben Trachtenberg, associate professor at the University of Missouri School of Law, talks with...

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Northeastern U. fights unionization of faculty

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Posted by    Monday, September 2, 2013 at 2:00pm

Who’s behind the effort to unionize the faculty at Northeastern University?

Why the SEIU, of course.

Rececca Burns of In These Times reports.

University Tries to Nip Professors’ Union in the Bud

What does a research university in Boston have in common with the corporations Pfizer, Cablevision and IBM?

They hire the same union-buster. According to...

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Concordia U. increases enrollment with $10K tuition cut

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Posted by    Monday, September 2, 2013 at 11:00am

Ashland University recently cut its tuition by $10,000 which is a smart move, judging by the success of Concordia University’s decision to do so.

Maura Lerner of the Star Tribune reports.

$10,000 tuition cut pays off for St. Paul’s Concordia University

Last spring, as Linzy Heim was narrowing down her list of college choices,...

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Duquesne U. disinvites Geraldo Rivera over semi-nude selfie

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Posted by    Monday, September 2, 2013 at 8:00am

We’ll probably hear much more about this story on the FOX News channel in the coming week.

The College Fix reports.

University Disinvites Geraldo Rivera Over Semi-Nude Selfie

The tweet seen ’round the world is still having repercussions for newsman Geraldo Rivera.

The veteran journalist, on his Twitter feed Friday, said he was disinvited to...

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Survey shows Capitalism ignored at many colleges

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Posted by    Sunday, September 1, 2013 at 3:30pm

Since having a solid understanding of how business works tends to help one find a job, you’d think students would demand good courses on Capitalism.

Jessica Cruzan of The College Fix reports.

SURVEY: Capitalism Often Maligned, Ignored at Many Colleges

When the “Moral Foundations of Capitalism” class was axed at Stanford University last spring,...

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Who really deserves financial aid for college?

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Posted by    Sunday, September 1, 2013 at 12:30pm

Spencer Irvine of Accuracy in Academia has a new report that breaks down financial aid recipients by household income. The findings might surprise you.

Financial Aid for Wealthy

One-third of the students who get financial aid come from families who make $100,000 or more a year, according to the U. S. Department...

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Washington Post Op-Ed defends sex between teachers and students

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Posted by    Sunday, September 1, 2013 at 9:30am

This piece by Betsy Karasik is stunning. She focuses on the case of Stacey Dean Rambold, a Montana high school teacher who recently received a 30 day sentence for raping a 14 year old student who later killed herself.

It’s difficult to understand how this made it onto the pages of the...

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The Liberal Double Standard for Free Speech on Campus

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Posted by    Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 3:30pm

John Zmirak of Intercollegiate Review has written a new post which outlines numerous examples of conservative free speech being shut down on college campuses. Here are a few key excerpts.

Campus Chaos: Free Speech for Me but Not for Thee

Universities like to present themselves as defenders of free speech and free association....

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UNC Gives far left groups larger budget than College Republicans

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Posted by    Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 9:30am

Liberals are obsessed with fairness but rarely practice what they preach. Aslinn Scott of The College Fix provides a perfect example.

UNC Slashes College Republican Budget, Gives More To Anarchists and Feminists

Student government representatives in charge of doling out campus club funding requests at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill...

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White House plan to forgive student loans for public service sticks it to taxpayers

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Posted by    Friday, August 30, 2013 at 5:00pm

Why should anyone be surprised that Obama’s plan to forgive student loans puts the burden on taxpayers? Every idea Obama has ever had sticks it to taxpayers.

Howard Husock of Forbes reports.

‘Public Service’ Loan Forgiveness: A Flawed White House Aid Plan

In a series of speeches last week, President Obama promoted policies designed...

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Harvard University offers job to Hillary Clinton

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Posted by    Friday, August 30, 2013 at 2:00pm

Earlier this month, College Insurrection reported that liberal academia was courting Hillary Clinton. According to a new report from Josiah Ryan at Campus Reform, Harvard has offered Hillary a job and she’s considering it.

REPORT: Hillary Clinton considering Harvard University job offer

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is considering a job offer...

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Virginia Tech Prof. wants people to stop saying ‘Support Our Troops’

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Posted by    Friday, August 30, 2013 at 11:00am

I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that Professor Steven Salaita has no family members serving in the United States military.

Jennifer Kabbany of The College Fix reports.

Virginia Tech Professor Argues Against ‘Support Our Troops’

A Virginia Tech University professor has taken a stand against the popular “Support Our Troops” expression,...

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Retiring Texas A&M President demanded massive bonus and engaged in cover-up

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Posted by    Friday, August 30, 2013 at 8:00am

In addition to his large financial demands, university president R. Bowen Loftin wanted a host of other perks and tried to cover up the story according to a report from Kelsey Magliolo of the Aggie Guardian.

Going Out in Style: Texas A&M President Loftin’s Multi-million Dollar Transition Requirements

It’s the document Texas A&M...

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Obama’s College-Ranking Proposal isn’t a New Idea

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Posted by    Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 5:00pm

Colleges are already ranked by numerous private and public organizations which have been doing so for years. Why does the government need to get involved?

Real Clear Politics Washington Editor Carl M. Cannon examined this issue in a recent article. Here’s a key excerpt.

Grading Obama’s College-Ranking Proposal

…So let’s look at what Obama...

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California company markets bullet-proof school supplies

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Posted by    Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 2:00pm

We recently reported that a college in Maryland is giving professors bullet-proof white boards. Now a company in California is marketing a bullet-proof plate that can be put into a three ring binder or a backpack called LifePlate.

Pat Toddy of CBS Philly reports.

Could Bulletproof Be The New Trend In School Supplies?

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