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Going Green
Many colleges worry about the costs of environmentally friendly policies. Foothill-De Anza's experience suggests that they worry too much.
Beyond Supply and Demand
Catharine Hill questions the assumptions behind a critique of college pricing.
The AAUW's Rationale
Once again, Richard Whitmire believes that he has the inside scoop on the American Association of University Women and other...
Like a Rolling Stone
Critic and feminist thinker Ellen Willis is being honored with a conference and a posthumous collection of her rock writing. Scott McLemee wonders what took so long.
Risk Springs Eternal
Tempting as it is to try to stop alcohol-fueled campus events, colleges might be better off focusing on protecting students, Lee Williams writes.
Laboring in Education
Based on their faith, Roman Catholic colleges should not oppose the unionization of adjuncts, writes Paul Dinter.
Missed Opportunity
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights should have pursued its inquiry into alleged bias against female applicants to college, writes Richard Whitmire.
Remediation at a Crossroads
Will efforts to improve basic skills instruction lead to more of the same, or to a rich and robust education for students? Mike Rose asks.