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At Penn State, It’s All About Moving On

The Athens NEWS | September 7, 2012

For a day, fans could put aside the politics and controversy of the horrendous child sex abuse scandal involving former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky, and stand as one.

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The Athens NEWS is a twice-weekly alternative newspaper serving Athens and Athens County, Ohio. Established in 1977, The Athens NEWS has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Athens County. Known for its in-depth local news reporting, The Athens NEWS...

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The Athens NEWS | David Bruce | 03-08-2005 | Commentary

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Proposed Bill Regulating Academic Speech Is Misguidednew

As they have in other states, conservatives in Ohio are pushing an "academic bill of rights" that would regulate professors' speech in the classroom. Here's some leftfield reasons why this loopy bill should be flushed.

The Athens NEWS | Terry Smith | 02-21-2005 | Commentary

Tags: free speech, academia, Academic bill of rights, David Horowitz, professors