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The Power of ISIS
Two recent books give a much thicker account than daily news reports of the group behind the Paris attacks, writes Scott McLemee. But he doesn't recommend them for anyone whose nerves are easily jarred.
The Right to Press Boundaries
Colleges and universities should provide appropriate access to the news media, writes Julie Peterson. But they should also be able to set some reasonable and respectful limits.
Not a Spectator Sport
Campus protests over race and diversity have created a tipping point where all boards must step up to partner in leadership with the president, write Peter Eckel and Cathy Trower.
A Pro-Democracy Movement, Even More Crucial After Paris
In their protest, the students represent the highest aspirations of all education -- indeed of a public in democracy itself, writes Cathy N. Davidson.
Mizzou Legacy
The timeline for what led to the recent controversy at University of Missouri stretches back well before 1950, says Devoney Looser.
Beyond Yale and Mizzou
The controversies are about more than specific campus issues, writes Fabio Rojas. They reflect two fundamentally different standards of student-administrator relations.
Where Are the Veteran Students, 2015?
Wick Sloane's annual Veterans Day survey of highly ranked private colleges shows signs of progress amid the usual (major) disappointments.
'Birth of the Intellectuals'
According to Christophe Charle's book on the topic, a debate over their definition and role has raged since the beginning, writes Scott McLemee.