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Sep 10 2024POLITICS

Brown University: Divestment Battle or Campus Divide?

Brown University is embroiled in a heated controversy over a proposed divestment vote from companies with ties to Israel, sparking accusations of antisemitism and raising fundamental questions about the role of universities in political activism. Joseph Edelman, a prominent hedge fund manager and B

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Sep 10 2024EDUCATION

Are Elite Universities Stifling Free Thought? A Critical Look at Campus Speech

Are our most prestigious universities becoming hotbeds of censorship? A recent survey by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) suggests that might be the case. The survey found that some of the nation's most elite schools, including Columbia, NYU, Penn, and Harvard, rank at the

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Sep 08 2024EDUCATION

The Color Line: Is Brown University Losing its Diversity?

Brown University saw a sharp decline in Black and Hispanic student enrollment last year following the Supreme Court's ruling against race-conscious admissions policies. The university reported a 6 percentage point drop in Black students and a 4 percentage point decrease in Hispanic students, with o

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Sep 08 2024HEALTH

College Athletes: Strong Bodies, Strong Minds?

LSU is taking a proactive approach to athlete well-being by bringing in mental health professionals. Dr. Lakeitha Poole, the Assistant Athletic Director of Psychology and Counseling, works with athletes to improve their mental game. She emphasizes that athletes today face unique pressures compared

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Sep 08 2024SPORTS

College Football Kickoff: Triple Option Chaos and Pac-12 Uncertainty

Army faces Florida Atlantic in their first American Athletic Conference game as members of the AAC. The move to the AAC signifies a shift for Army. Meanwhile, Navy is favored heavily over Temple but could be upset by them. Air Force plays San Jose State and new coach Ken Niumatalolo who had success

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Sep 08 2024SPORTS

Big House Showdown: Longhorns vs Wolverines - A Clash of Titans

Get ready for the ultimate clash under the bright lights at Michigan Stadium! In a move that's sure to get fans buzzing, beer will now flow freely from 600 strategically placed tanks scattered throughout the century-old Big House. While the exact capacity isn't clear, 'tanked' might just describe th

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Sep 08 2024POLITICS

Harris vs. Trump: A Tale of Two Campaigns and the Race for 270

Get ready for a political showdown! Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to face off in their first debate, and the stakes are high. But how will Harris fare against Trump? Let's take a look at her past performances and what we can expect from this highly anticipa

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Master of the Trade: Can Metallica Really Rock the Skilled Labor Workforce?

Metallica, known for their heavy metal music, is now supporting welding programs nationwide through their foundation All Within My Hands. Front Range Community College (FRCC) in Colorado received a $100,000 grant from Metallica Scholars. This funding has greatly benefited FRCC's welding program and

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Student Loan Forgiveness: The Debt That Won't Disappear

Imagine this scenario: You're a bright-eyed student, eager to get your degree and start building the life you've always dreamed of. So you take out loans to attend a for-profit college that promises big things but delivers little more than mountains of debt and worthless credentials. Sound like a ni

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

The Affirmative Action Aftershock:A College Admissions Earthquake?

The Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action has sent ripples through college admissions, with some selective colleges reporting drops in the number of Black students in their incoming classes. It begs the question, is this just a blip or the start of a major trend? It's too early

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