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February 18, 2016

The Stiff Price of Social Justice

Adam Mission

Colleges that let in unqualified applicants hire lots of staff for student retention. This raises college costs, drives away poor, qualified students, and doesn't even keep unqualified a......

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February 18, 2016

How Anthropology was Turned from Intellectual Discipline into Political Activism

George Leef

This week's Pope Center Clarion Call essay discusses the politicalization of anthropology.

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February 16, 2016

Taking Back Student Government

Chance Layton

In a Huffington Post article, Professor Andrew Pessin explains how students can take back their government from divisive activists. 

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February 16, 2016

Hook-Up Culture

David Randall

NAS President Peter Wood writes on the hook-up culture on campus.

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February 11, 2016

On the Alleged Need to "Improve Diversity" in Grad Admissions

George Leef

Professor Jonathan Marks critiques Julie Posselt's most recent book on grad school admission processes. 

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