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Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1752 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🚌 Education College Free speech Independent Journalism Critical Thinking
  1. Free speech is crucial for a free society and intellectual growth, but is often viewed as political in the current era.
  2. Campus culture sometimes discourages questioning and different perspectives, leading to fear of being judged for holding alternative views.
  3. Reading independent journalism and engaging in conversations can inspire critical thinking, challenge beliefs, and empower individuals to speak up for what they believe in.

2024 March Madness predictions

Silver Bulletin • 410 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🎾 Sports Tournament Predictions College Basketball Analysis
  1. The 2024 March Madness predictions suggest Connecticut is the favorite to repeat as champs, but with only a 23% chance. Other top contenders include Purdue, Arizona, and Houston.
  2. The model used for the predictions is based on a composite of power ratings with adjustments for injuries and travel distance. It also considers preseason rankings to enhance predictive accuracy.
  3. The East region is highlighted as a chalky region with potential for upsets in certain games, like the 7-10 upset pick. The winner from this region will face the winner from the livelier West region in the Final Four.

An Interview With Oscar About College in Ireland

Design Mom • 1434 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🚌 Education College International Languages Courses
  1. Oscar chose to study in Ireland to do his coursework in English and be closer to his family in the EU.
  2. In his university in Ireland, students have to pick specific Courses when applying instead of declaring a major later on.
  3. American universities start with general education classes, while in Oscar's university, students apply directly to their preferred Course from a list.
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The 2024 Auburn Football Roster Tracker

The Auburn Observer • 550 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Football Roster Recruiting Scholarships College
  1. The 2024 Auburn Football Roster Tracker is regularly updated to cover all roster movements, including draft declarations, transfers, and recruitments.
  2. The tracker is not an official scholarship count but provides an overview of the state of the units and ongoing changes.
  3. Recruitment information listed is thanks to the work of recruiting writers from various platforms, encouraging readers to subscribe for deeper insights.

The Stretch 4: Auburn has played Ole Miss 142 times — but never like this

The Auburn Observer • 353 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Basketball College Rivalry Players
  1. Auburn and Ole Miss play each other in basketball for the 142nd time, but this matchup is special being the first time both teams are ranked in the AP Top 25.
  2. The game between Auburn and Ole Miss also marks the return of Allen Flanigan and his father Wes Flanigan to Auburn, where both were instrumental in winning a title.
  3. Johni Broome of Auburn is expected to be 'good to go' for the game against Ole Miss after an injury scare in the previous game.

Free speech is in trouble

Silver Bulletin • 779 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Youth Liberalism Conservatism Free speech College
  1. Free speech is facing challenges, especially among young liberals who show low tolerance for controversial speech.
  2. College students have varying levels of tolerance for controversial speakers, with notable differences between conservative and liberal viewpoints.
  3. The decline in support for free speech is not limited to elite universities, indicating a broader generational shift.

Should a Workshop Be a Safe Space?

The Recovering Academic • 534 implied HN points • 28 Nov 23
🚌 Education Teaching Writing Workshops Learning College
  1. Workshops should be places of respect where the focus is on the work itself, not personal attacks or fears.
  2. Creating in a workshop may not always be comfortable, but it should be a space of caring and deep respect for the work.
  3. Balancing belief in the work and constructive doubt can help writers grow without falling into extremes of pure praise or relentless criticism.

My Pensacola lecture: why the First Amendment matters, and why I fear for its future

Unreported Truths • 35 implied HN points • 02 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech College Defamation Social media
  1. Many Americans, especially young people on the left, are losing belief in free speech and the First Amendment.
  2. Social media censorship is a crucial issue, with concerns about misinformation and how it is defined.
  3. Elite institutions, journalists, and academics have shown a diminishing appetite for free expression, with Donald Trump's election in 2016 being a significant trigger.

Aubserver Mailbag 139: Is this a Year Zero?

The Auburn Observer • 294 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Football College Coaching
  1. The concept of 'Year Zero' in college football refers to a significant rebuild season where short-term results may not matter much.
  2. Auburn's 2023 season is seen as a 'Year Zero' under Hugh Freeze, focusing on rebuilding the team for the future.
  3. The win-loss record in 2023 matters less in the context of a traditional Year Zero due to the focus on future development.

"Bama Rush" had enough in it to show why Greek life is corrosive

Science Forever • 318 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture College Documentary
  1. College administrators often have negative views on Greek life due to behavior like hazing and exclusion, but may not openly criticize it due to alumni power and donations.
  2. Secrecy plays a significant role in sustaining the problematic behaviors within Greek life, enabling cover-ups of incidents and maintaining an environment of exclusivity and illegal activities.
  3. Documentaries like 'Bama Rush' shed light on the detrimental impact of secrecy within Greek organizations, showing how it enables and protects harmful behaviors while raising questions about universities' support for such clandestine systems.

The 2023-24 Auburn Basketball Roster Tracker

The Auburn Observer • 353 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23
🎾 Sports Basketball Roster College Recruitment
  1. Roster changes are common in college basketball during the offseason due to the transfer portal.
  2. Bruce Pearl has experience rebuilding Auburn's basketball team through the transfer portal.
  3. Auburn is actively recruiting players from the transfer portal to fill multiple spots and rebuild their roster.
  4. Auburn basketball is going through a busy offseason with many scholarships available.

Michigan 52, Minnesota 10: The good kind of snakes

Scott Bell's newsletter • 58 implied HN points • 10 Oct 23
🎾 Sports Football College Analysis
  1. Michigan football team is dominating with an impressive win record and strong performance.
  2. Michigan's defense delivered a suffocating performance against Minnesota, shutting down their offense effectively.
  3. Michigan's offense showed versatility and strength, crossing the 50-point mark in spite of individual players not having standout performances.

A response to some very thoughtful and intelligent reader feedback

White Hot Harlots • 0 implied HN points • 24 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education Ideology Culture College DEI
  1. Criticism was received about prioritizing indoctrination over fundamentals in higher education, leading to negative impacts on students' mental health.
  2. The post addresses the concerns but emphasizes that the issues described are symptoms rather than root causes, and not directly related to ideologies like Marxism or antisemitism.
  3. There is a mention of the impact of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives on the education system, portraying them as mainly superficial attempts to address deeper systemic issues.

How to get an internship as a sophmore

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 28 Jul 20
🚌 Education Internships Networking College
  1. Networking is key: Utilize your existing connections and expand your network to increase your chances of landing a sophomore internship.
  2. Talk to your adviser: Start by seeking advice from your academic adviser for guidance on career fairs, information sessions, and potential opportunities.
  3. Persistence pays off: Don't get discouraged by the lack of internship postings for sophomores. Keep reaching out, attending events, and building relationships to make things happen.

Anticipation - College Ramble Part 0

Fulton’s ramblings • 0 implied HN points • 10 Aug 23
🚌 Education College
  1. Starting college is an exciting and nerve-racking experience with new challenges and decisions.
  2. Anticipation and a bit of stress are normal but are seen as part of the fun.
  3. Embracing the unknown and looking forward to learning, meeting new people, and making memories are key parts of the college experience.