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Why We Need Bright Lines
An appeals court's regrettable decision on copyright fair use makes the rules less clear for professors and campuses and will ultimately harm students and publishers alike, writes Joseph Storch.
A New Kind of Rating System
College leaders are legitimately worried about a government rating system -- but one is coming regardless. Paul LeBlanc offers a plan that might help students and minimize the downsides.
The Wrong Position on FAFSA Position
Colleges have no business using information students provide on the federal aid form about institutions they are interested in to make decisions that will hurt students, writes Ali Lincoln.
Meta-Googling
The leading search engine for academic research is almost 10 years old. Scott McLemee considers how it's grown -- and to what size.
Civility and Free Speech
Henry Reichman argues that several recent statements from college leaders indeed pose a threat to academic freedom.
The Costs of Free
Eliminating community college tuition sounds great, but Robert Kelchen questions who really benefits.
A Civility Manifesto
Cary Nelson writes that the calls for civility on campus are appropriate -- and need not squelch academic freedom, strong advocacy or unpopular views.