April 21, 2010

Earth Day and Sustainability News

Ashley Thorne

This week's stories include Green My Parents, Earth Day's observance by college students, sustainability college rankings, and how to help your pets do their part for the environment.

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April 20, 2010

NAS.org Articles for 4/20

Ashley Thorne

Video: Peter Wood Talks About Anger on MSNBC, Peter Wood Anger, Sedition, and Freedom of Speech, Ashley Thorne Fighting City Hall: Is It Worth It? Richard J. Bishirjian Why Texas Should Revive Weste......

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April 20, 2010

Fighting City Hall: Is It Worth It?

Richard J. Bishirjian

A new accreditation criterion will require online schools such as Yorktown University to become licensed in every state represented by its students.

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April 20, 2010

Shimer Unmanned

Peter Wood

Shimer College lost its nerve in what was ultimately a battle over academic standards.

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April 20, 2010

Why Texas Should Revive Western Civ Study

Steve Balch

NAS Chairman Steve Balch urged the Texas House Higher Education Committee to take the lead in reviving the study of Western civilization.

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April 20, 2010

Video: Peter Wood Talks About Anger on MSNBC

Peter Wood

Setting the record straight: Wood and panelists contradict a shocked MSNBC anchor on anti-government anger and violence.

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April 20, 2010

Anger, Sedition, and Freedom of Speech

Ashley Thorne

Should we restrict expressions of anger to protect the public order? Should universities cultivate students' character?

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April 19, 2010

Hookup Culture Watch

Ashley Thorne

CNN has a story on the rise of the counter-hookup culture on college campuses. The article highlights the decision of one young woman to refrain from hooking up because she "felt so empty then." CNN......

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April 19, 2010

Just Drop Out of 'Race to the Top'

Candace de Russy

Andy Wolf, always an astute observer of New York's educational scene, advises the state's officials not to submit an application in the next round of "Race to the Top" competition for federa......

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April 19, 2010

NAS President Peter Wood on MSNBC Today

Ashley Thorne

Peter Wood will speak about domestic anger in America on the cable news channel MSNBC.

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