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Playing Defense and Offense
Leaders of the AFT's college unions plan opposition to David Horowitz, cooperation with the NEA, and new organizing efforts.
A Combustible Mix in Ohio
Alcohol and smoking contributed to the fire that killed 3 Miami U. students, an investigation concludes.
'Engagement,' Depression and Drugs
The more students are "engaged" in their academic work, the less likely they are to drink heavily or abuse drugs...
Pickets and Protests
Teaching assistants at Columbia and Yale vote to strike; students walk out of classes at Emerson to back faculty union.
College Access -- Comparing Countries
A study of industrialized nations finds Sweden has the most affordable higher education system and the Netherlands has the most accessible.
Upwardly Mobile Academic: Ralph J. Hexter
A Berkeley dean talks about taking Hampshire's top job, politically active campuses, and becoming one of the few openly gay college presidents.