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Ignorance or Bigotry?
Duke punishes, but lets return to campus, the student who placed a noose on a tree. In student's apology, he claims ignorance of the meaning of a noose -- an explanation that only some on campus accept.
'Indian Spectacle'
Author discusses her new book on the role and long-term impact of Native American mascots of college teams.
'American Sniper' Shut Down
Film called off at U of Maryland. Unlike debate at Michigan, the senior administration declines to step in.
Film and Free Speech
University of Michigan cancels, then revives showing of "American Sniper" after more than 200 students complain and nearly replaces it with the family film "Paddington."
Punishment, Post-Oklahoma
College leaders have gotten speedier and more severe in taking action against students linked to racist incidents. Critics fear due process is being eroded.
SAE at Sea
An investigation at the University of Oklahoma reveals that members of its Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter learned the racist song they sang during the fraternity's national leadership conference.
Boycotting Indiana?
N.C.A.A., Educause, NASPA and other groups hosting events in Indiana say they're concerned about new law that critics argue gives businesses the right to discriminate against gay people. Thus far, no one is staying away -- and some wonder why criticism came too late.
About Time?
The University of Oklahoma is one of the few institutions of its size without a chief diversity officer.