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The Misconceptions of Voter ID Laws

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As the 2016 presidential election draws closer, it is essential to evaluate current restrictions placed on American voters. Of the several state and federal laws that restrict eligibility to cast a ballot, voter ID laws are the most concerning.

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Trump and the Doctrine of False Equivalence

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The New York Times declared that Mr. Trump, a “man who dwells in bigotry, bluster, and false promises,” lacks the temperament to be...

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State of Accessibility Services

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There is an office hidden away in the Academic Resource Center that many people are completely unaware of: the Office of Student...

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Environmental Voter Project Will Transform the Electorate

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This summer I had the pleasure and privilege of interning at the Environmental Voter Project (EVP). It’s an organization that’s not even a year old– just two full-time employees and some interns sitting in the corner of an office in Boston, trying to save the world. At first glance, EVP doesn’t seem like the leader of a revolution. Running around the city and talking to apathetic people during the hottest months on record doesn’t exactly feel like the lord’s work. But EVP is taking an innovative approach to environmental action; it isn’t trying to convince anyone that the environment matters.

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Connections Brings 21st Century Learning to Conn

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After years of trials and tribulations, the college has begun the process of implementing its new Connections curriculum. The curriculum,...

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Commentary on 1994’s “Poor turnout”

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It’s quite remarkable to note that over 20 years later, our curriculum still lacks any “diversity” requirement, especially when one...

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“Poor turnout plagues EPC General ED open meetings”

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Despite poor student and faculty turnout the second subcommittee of the Educational Planning Committee, focused on the creation of a human difference and diversity requirement in the curriculum, held a series of open meetings last week to garner input from the community on the proposed human difference and diversity requirement.

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Questions of Equity and Inclusion: Voice Profiles New DIEI

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To the College’s fast growing collection of administrative positions, there has been a high profile and long-awaited addition: the Dean...

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Assessing Conn’s Commitment to Faculty Retention

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If there is one thing that Conn does right, it is attract excellent faculty members. The school does not, however, always manage to keep...

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Mass-Produced Online Content Hubs: Exploitative, Not Just Annoying

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As an editor for a small college newspaper, I recognize that it would be virtually impossible for me to critique online mass publications...

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Global Citizens or Global Capitalists?: Exposing the Growing Affinities Between the Conn and the Corporate World

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On Friday, Mar. 11—the same day on which Steve Lambert’s public art piece “Capitalism Works for Me!” was installed in front of the...

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