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Responding to a report of a student “waving a knife around,” college police officers went to his room and found the knife – and much more. The big question: Was the search legal? More…
A new national survey shows the majority of freshmen have at least one serious concern in common. More…
A Christian high school claimed a university shouldn’t be allowed to reject high school courses it deems too religious. Did a court agree? More…
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The Problem With ‘Friends With Benefits’
This week’s guest columnist explains why he thinks having “friends with benefits” is a bad idea for college students – and suggests that campus counseling centers aren’t doing enough to address the problem.
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