Today's Clips (1/17/18)
DAVIDSON IN THE NEWS
Writing for Dr. Wertheimer's "Presidents and First Ladies" HIST course, Hannah Cohen '20 published this op-ed in the Baltimore Sun: 

In a contentious election marred by personal attacks and salacious accusations, a qualified former secretary of state faced off against a man accused of sexual assault. The accused man vehemently denied all allegations — and won the election. But it's not who you think.

Second op-ed from Dr. Wertheimer's class to be published.

Erica Miller '19: Ivanka Trump should be celebrated for not following 'traditional' mold of First Daughter/First Lady.

PDF here: http://bit.ly/2EL7S0Y

Survey of classics programs

IN OTHER NEWS

Public universities grapple with balancing freedom of expression — even hate speech — with providing safe campuses.

The president’s dealings with these important institutions have ranged from out-of-touch to outright bizarre.

Naomi Wolf sought to file a complaint with the university against the famed literary critic Harold Bloom, who she says groped her while she was a student in 1983.

Bill Miller, the legendary value investor (and former philosophy student), has given the largest gift ever to a philosophy department, at Johns Hopkins University.

Nine men were charged on Tuesday over the hazing death of a 20-year-old fraternity pledge, who died of alcohol poisoning at Florida State University late last year, police said.

When teachers are attacked — as they are with the Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act, the House Republicans’ plan to rewrite higher education policy and end Public Service Loan Forgiveness, a crucial program that lets teachers and other public workers stay in jobs they love instead of chasing high paychecks — students, and especially high-need students, pay the price.

TRADES
Successful investor Bill Miller gives $75 million to philosophy at Johns Hopkins University, a move raising hopes for fund-raising for the humanities.
A new study says students don't feel confident they can find a job or succeed when they land one.
Having a mentor can help students academically, and is even linked to their later well-being. Such connections can’t be forced — but they can be encouraged.
Job losses in the manufacturing and agricultural sectors are piling up in the Missouri Bootheel.

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