Editorial Catfish and the lure of unseen love
The piece examines catfishing as fake online identities in social media and its impact on trust. It notes Manti Te'o's hoax as a high profile example, contrasts with real-world marriage trends, and warns that virtual relationships rarely endure without in-person proof. The author urges skepticism toward online romances and cautions readers about bottom-dweller deception.
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Kansas Brownsback third grade reading test sparks debate
Gov. Sam Brownback pushes a third grade reading cutoff to focus on early literacy, arguing delaying it risks missing opportunities. Critics warn of social stigma and parental backlash if students fail to meet the standard, while supporters say early pressure can improve long term outcomes. Martin Hawver notes this tests state resolve.
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Universities Hire Chief Marketing Officers Sparks Campus Branding Craze
A trend sweeping campuses sees universities replacing academicians with executives like CMOs to craft corporate style branding. The UC system faced backlash as students protested a new abstract logo, prompting withdrawal of the rebrand amid debate over money driven university image.
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