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Stafford loan interest rates generate debate among politicians

EDITORIAL | Students fall victim to more gridlock within Congress

Interest rates for student loans are set to double by July 1 of this year unless Congress acts quickly to offset the cost of the lower rates. Currently, one-third of all undergraduate college students in the United States have unsubsidized Stafford loans with interest rates of 3.

Sex weeks address gender and health issues

EDITORIAL | Campaign spreads to other college campuses

Inevitably, college students begin their university experiences with varying degrees of information and experience. While middle and high school experiences are often peppered with awkward talks in health class about puberty and STDs, sex education is oddly enough not stipulated during an undergraduate education.

Is our generation doomed?

EDITORIAL | The ongoing recession and its effects on post-graduate employment

How two young graduates' entrepreneurship actually suggest severity

Student Leadership Stipend ballot initiative supports fairness and equality for student leaders

EDITORIAL | Voting takes place today

Voting for the stipend is a start, but more administrative backing is needed

Trayvon Martin shooting calls for tolerance and equality around the country

EDITORIAL | Race relations in America today

17-year-old teenager Trayvon Martin shot in a racially-charged crime

Challenging affirmative action could negatively impact racial minorities in college admissions

EDITORIAL | Debate is reignited

Conservative composition of the Supreme Court could impact the stance toward affirmative action. 

Online courses at elite institutions provide access to education

EDITORIAL | MITx currently leading the way

Wellesley should join the ranks of universities putting instructional content online for all to view. 

Supreme Court justified in repealing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell

EDITORIAL | Federal injunction against law is step toward equality

The federal injunction against Don't Ask Don't Tell (DADT) is an excellent example of the federal court system properly exercising its ability to check the legislative and executive branches.

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Political disengagement proof of incomplete civic responsibilities

EDITORIAL | Disengagement at Wellesley during midterm elections is inexcusable

The personal is political. The claim may sound hackneyed, but it is also 100 percent true.

California marijuana policy a step in the right direction

EDITORIAL | State will see long-term benefits

California's reduction of the marijuana possession punishment from a misdemeanor to an infraction will prove to be beneficial.

France eliminates religious freedom of expression

EDITORIAL | Freedom of religion at risk

The banning of burqas in France violates freedom of religion.

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New technologies no excuse for disrespectful behavior

EDITORIAL | Students' responsibilities in the classroom

The practice of paying more attention to a cell phone than the situation you are in is quickly becoming a problem and even in our busy lifestyles, should be viewed as a sign of disrespect.

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