by Con Chapman Freelance Writer CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Harvard University yesterday announced a shift in tactics in its war on fraudulent work by faculty, saying it will allow professors to make stuff up in order to deter them from plagiarism. “Plagiarism is a liability because people sue when you steal from them,” said President Drew Gilpin [...]

by John Dolphin Sports Writer KENSINGTON, Pa. – Police, college officials and the NCAA are investigating an unexpected act of mob violence following Kensington State University’s Saturday football game. In a last-minute comeback, the KSU Eagles football team squeaked past the Saint Hubert Terriers, delighting the home crowd and inspiring one fan to storm the [...]

by James Hithergreen Freelance Writer Health educators at Wassail University are taking on the problem of drinking games by teaching students what some consider to be the best way to avoid over-consumption: Winning. “We figure most students are going to play these games at some point,” said Associate Director of Student Health Services Burt Beirut. [...]

The Department of Judicial Conduct at Adams & Lee University has invested in vending machines for its student union where students can conveniently buy justice. “We’re a prestigious college,” said André Kerr, director of judicial conduct. “Forcing students to go out of their way to hire lawyers or get their parents involved in negotiating student [...]

by Riley Murray Freelance Writer Only months after the FDA banned the high-caffeine, high-alcohol drink, Four Loko and colleges thought it was safe for students to venture into the beverage aisle again, there’s a new kid on the block. “Blast,” a new drink by Colt 45, is Four Loko with a little less Loko (no [...]

by Skye Kopfgeschlagen Freelance Writer “She stepped on the grass!” screamed junior James McCreary about a student who stumbled on the grass. “It is clearly a Code of Honor violation.” The strict rules outlined in the Code of Honor at Harmony University are coming under fire due to expulsions related to such accusations as dropping [...]

by Dash Phillips Freelance Writer Students are reeling today at Rehoboth Flats College over the expulsion of Botany major Aaron Marks. Marks, vice president of the Inter Residence Hall Government (IRHG) was overheard using the word “dorm” during a recent IRHG meeting. “I was walking by the lounge doing my daily RA bulletin board safety [...]

Transcript from first-year student Shaun’s conduct hearing with hall director Allison. Shaun chose to bring his roommate, pre-law student Greg, to serve as his advisor. Allison: Shaun, are you sure you want to have your hearing with Greg? Most students bring a faculty or staff member to serve as an advisor. Greg: I’m pre-law. Allison: [...]

by Colleen Schmidt Special Guest Contributor Higher ed administrator Colleen Schmidt has begun secretly videotaping her meetings with students. A recent conduct hearing has received national attention for her use of best practices – although this student does make some exceptionally cogent arguments.

by Irma Pelt Senior Staff Writer The American Bar Association (ABA) reported a shortage of available lawyers across the nation this week. The report described a near-crisis situation caused largely by college students and their parents. “Every college student has a lawyer on retainer, sometimes two or three lawyers,” said Fritz Summers, spokesperson for ABA. [...]