Sandusky asks judge to allow him to have contact with his 11 minor grandchildren

28 January 2012

By Mindy Szkaradnik

Jerry Sandusky and his attorney are attempting to change his bail conditions changed so Sandusky can contact his grandchildren, according to court documents.

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Column: Kagan, Thomas need to recuse themselves

28 January 2012

By Austin Gaddis

“Simply amazing.” Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan penned those two words in an email to a former Harvard colleague on the day the House of Representatives passed Obamacare in March 2010.

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Cuba Gooding Jr. discusses “Red Tails”

Cuba Gooding Jr. discusses “Red Tails”

28 January 2012

By Mercer R. Cook

Academy Award Winning Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. and Star Wars producer Rick McCallum discussed the motivations and difficulties in executing their recently released movie “Red Tails” at Harvard U. Friday.

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Column: The bias against the liberal media

28 January 2012

By Joseph Misulonas

Many media pundits attribute Newt Gingrich's win in the South Carolina primary last Saturday to his attacks on the liberal media during his recent debate performances.

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Former president Bill Clinton discusses shared humanity

28 January 2012

By Zoe Crain

Though some students may take issue with being called a “wonk,” former President Bill Clinton finds it flattering.

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Smartphone use linked to stress

Smartphone use linked to stress

28 January 2012

By Patrick Roche

A study from psychologist Richard Balding of U. Worcester, England, shows a relationship between smartphone use and stress.

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Obama calls for financial aid reform

Obama calls for financial aid reform

27 January 2012

By Bethany Biron and Joseph Lichterman

Speaking before a bleary-eyed capacity crowd of 4,000 who waited in the wee hours of the morning to secure a prime spot at U. Michigan, President Barack Obama stressed the importance of higher education by announcing a handful of new proposals to combat student debt.

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Column: Post-breakup encounters should be concise, civil

Column: Post-breakup encounters should be concise, civil

27 January 2012

By Anjli Mehta

After a breakup, certain places become off-limits.

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Study shows 20 percent of Americans have a mental illness

27 January 2012

By Autumn Robinson

Mental illness is becoming more common, especially among young adults, according to a recent government study.

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Rudy Giuliani discusses principles of leadership

Rudy Giuliani discusses principles of leadership

27 January 2012

By Emily Miller

As former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani began his Thursday presentation on leadership, one audience member wanted to change the subject.

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