Being a college trustee for 30 years, I have kept a close eye on trends in the field of higher education. I’m happy to see that many of our institutions are introducing new courses that reflect the changes that are happening.
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By Jerry Kremer
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8/25/22
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Voter fraud has been around since the creation of democracy, but that doesn’t make it right or mean we should allow it to continue or expand.
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By Ronald J. Rosenberg
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6/30/22
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Race and racism are in the news and on our minds. In response, many thoughtful commentaries have referred to W.E.B. Du Bois and James Baldwin, both of whom, in their day, wrote about the “Negro problem.”
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By Robert A. Scott
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10/21/21
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They rip roofs off houses under repair, wash dishes in restaurants and pick fruit and vegetables, among countless other jobs . . .
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3/11/21
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The collegiate world was rocked last week when 50 (mostly wealthy) parents, including Long Island’s Lori Loughlin, of “Full House” fame, were accused of being part of a bribery and cheating scheme . . .
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3/22/19
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Malvernite Lori Lang has rallied schools in Malverne, West Hempstead, Valley Stream and New Hyde Park to take part in a fundraiser to support people affected by the California wildfire. Lang, who is …
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By Nakeem Grant
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11/29/18
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I broke out of my liberal East Coast cocoon last week, and it was an intellectual trifecta: enlightening, disheartening and shocking. Apparently, I have been cosseted too long in our Long Island bubble.
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8/24/16
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I’ve come back from the future, and if you plan on going, you’d better wear your fire-retardant underwear.
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8/12/15
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As we prepare our young women for college, we must not forget “the talk” about how they can keep themselves safe.
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10/2/14
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In jumping into the teacher-tenure debate, I know I’m stirring up a hornet’s nest. But who doesn’t like a little danger now and again? So here goes.
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7/16/14
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