June 16, 2014

Bowdoin's Crackdown on Religious Liberty

Michael Toscano

Bowdoin denies its hostility to Evangelical Christianity. 

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June 13, 2014

Russell A. Fraser, In Memoriam

Peter Wood

Long-time member of the National Association of Scholars, Russell A. Fraser, passed away on March 10 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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June 11, 2014

Classroom Cell Phone Recordings: Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?

George Leef

Should colleges allow students to use cell phones to record lectures?

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June 10, 2014

New York Times Covers the Exclusion of Christians at Bowdoin

Michael Toscano

Advocates of traditional marriage face serious obstacles to free expression at Bowdoin College.

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June 9, 2014

California Legislature Seeks to Codify OCR Sexual Assault Standards

Glenn Ricketts

A proposed law goes even further in placing the burden on the accused.

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June 6, 2014

Ashley Thorne Appointed as NAS Executive Director

Peter Wood

Ashley Thorne takes on a new leadership position at the National Association of Scholars.

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June 6, 2014

Trigger Warning Contest Winners

National Association of Scholars

NAS announces the three winners of our contest on trigger warnings for classic books. 

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June 6, 2014

Short-Circuiting Peer Review in Climate Science

Peter Wood

The integrity of science depends on rigorous and transparent peer review—both of which may be compromised in climate change research. 

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June 5, 2014

What to do With That Major?

Jason Fertig

How often do most students work within their "fields of study," and what sorts of jobs do most students end up having?

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