A controversy endures at the University of Arizona; Democrats make their case for free college; and more.
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Academic Freedom
Free-Speech Fallout in Arizona
Tim Steller, Arizona Daily Star
By Katherine Mangan
Emotions at the University of Arizona continue to run high after student protesters taunted members of the U.S. Border Patrol. PREMIUM
In the well-populated field of candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for president, proposals for free college are central to the party’s platform.
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The criminal actions of a few rogue coaches and parents have shined a spotlight on the role that elite colleges play in perpetuating wealth and privilege. PREMIUM