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Social Security and Defaulted Student Loans
U.S. can seize benefits when borrower has been delinquent for a decade, Supreme Court rules.
The Culture Wars of 2005
Many experts think the '80s fights over curriculum were nothing compared to today's battles over Iraq, patriotism, God and evolution.
Should All Beliefs Be Worn on Sleeves?
Bellarmine University is divided over what to do about a student who wears a Nazi-related armband.
Left Out of the Elites
Low income, high performing students are plentiful enough that selective colleges should be able to admit more of them, study finds.
No Convictions for Al-Arian
Professor fired by U. of South Florida found not guilty on some charges, renewing debate over his dismissal and academic freedom.
9 University Presidents Issue Statement on Gender Equity
Leaders of top research institutions declare that "barriers still exist to the full participation of women."
Nobel Doubts
Two physicists ushered in quantum optics, but one got the prize -- leading some to protest.