Today's Headlines: Israel Launches Biggest Air Attack on West Bank in Nearly Two Decades

It's Getting Hard to Stage a School Play Without Political Drama
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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

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Israel Launches Biggest Air Attack on West Bank in Nearly Two Decades

By Isabel Kershner

Israel said it used drone-fired missiles and ground troops against militant targets in the Jenin refugee camp. The assault killed at least eight Palestinians, the Palestinian health ministry said.

It's Getting Hard to Stage a School Play Without Political Drama

It's Getting Hard to Stage a School Play Without Political Drama

By Michael Paulson

At a time when lawmakers and parents are seeking to restrict what can and cannot be taught in classrooms, many teachers are seeing efforts to limit what can be staged in their auditoriums.

Harvard's Admissions Is Challenged for Favoring Children of Alumni

Harvard's Admissions Is Challenged for Favoring Children of Alumni

By Stephanie Saul

After the Supreme Court banned race-conscious affirmative action, activists filed a complaint, saying legacy admissions helped students who are overwhelmingly rich and white.

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At UChicago, a Debate Over Free Speech and Cyber Bullying

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At UChicago, a Debate Over Free Speech and Cyber Bullying

By Vimal Patel

A student objected to a class, "The Problem of Whiteness," and tweeted the lecturer's photo and email address. Hate mail poured in. What should the school do?

For Most College Students, Affirmative Action Was Never Enough

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For Most College Students, Affirmative Action Was Never Enough

By Richard Arum, Mitchell L. Stevens and Quoctrung Bui

The loss of affirmative action is an opportunity to refocus on supporting middle- and lower-tiered colleges.

Today's Videos

Israeli Military Launches Airstrikes on Jenin Refugee Camp

Video Video: Israeli Military Launches Airstrikes on Jenin Refugee Camp

By The Associated Press and Reuters

Smoke rose from buildings during an Israeli raid in a densely populated area of the occupied West Bank.

Drones Light Up Sky Over Los Angeles Neighborhood

Video Video: Drones Light Up Sky Over Los Angeles Neighborhood

By The New York Times

Crowds in Lake View Terrace, a suburb of Los Angeles, watched drones fly into different formations to celebrate Independence Day.

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