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June 8, 2010

Shut Up, They Explained

Peter Wood

A Chronicle article about the NAS's latest research report draws out the PC vigilantes. Peter Wood responds.

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June 4, 2010

Beach Books: 2010-2011

Ashley Thorne

A report on the books assigned in 2010–2011 as "common reading."

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June 4, 2010

Reply to Wilson on Freshman Books

Ashley Thorne

A response to John K. Wilson's reaction to the NAS report "Beach Books: What Do Colleges Want Students to Read Outside Class?"

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June 3, 2010

Science, Academic Freedom and Public Funding

Glenn Ricketts

Several weeks ago, NAS President Peter Wood took note here of the inquiries by Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, who had announced his intention look into the use of reasearch funds granted......

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June 3, 2010

Collegiate Press Roundup 6-3-10

Glenn Ricketts

Student journalists this week write about senior reflections, Teach for America, the line between the offensive and the satirical, reverse racism and the new health care law.

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