August 11, 2014

Acknowledging Things of Darkness: Postcolonial Criticism of The Tempest

In the Fall 2014 issue of Academic Questions, Duke Pesta, associate professor of English at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, writes on the limitations of postcolional criticism.

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August 11, 2014

Minding the Campus's John Leo Profiled

George Leef

The Week magazine has posted a profile of Minding the Campus's John Leo.

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August 8, 2014

Statement on Campus Accountability and Safety Act

National Association of Scholars

The NAS has concerns about the Campus Accountability and Safety Act, which could potentially encourage college communities to implicate innocent parties.

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August 8, 2014

Sustainability Triumphalism

Marilee Turscak

As new reports express skepticism about anthropogenic global warming, sustainability activists proclaim their cause more boldly than ever.

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August 8, 2014

Selecting a Reforming President for the University of Texas

Publius Audax

A faculty member at the University of Texas, Austin offers a reform plan for the university's Board of Regents.

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August 8, 2014

Assigning Blame for the Degradation of Higher Ed

George Leef

Establishment voices blame critics and innovators for the degradation of higher ed.

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August 6, 2014

How Higher Ed Fails Students, Especially Leftist Ones

George Leef

At many institutions, professors shortchange students by affirming their existing beliefs, rather than challenging them on the path of "collision with error."

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August 5, 2014

Saving Civilization, K-5 Edition: An Address at Great Hearts Academy

Peter Wood

Peter Wood addresses elementary school teachers on the grammar school as the "engine of civilization" at Great Hearts Academy in Phoeniz, Arizona.

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August 4, 2014

Clarifying Islamic Terms

Carol Iannone

The recent destruction of the Tomb of Jonah is a mystifying action. Mark Movsesian analyzes potential motives behind this conflict.

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July 31, 2014

The Resignation of Powers, President of the University of Texas: An Update

Publius Audax

A faculty member at the University of Texas, Austin who previously gave 10 reasons why UT president Bill Powers should step down, recounts recent events leading to Powers' actu......

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