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RA Jacob Tetlow Fired, Then Reinstated: Jewell, Academic Freedom, and the Power of Student Advocacy

15 May 2026
H. William Speck
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Context: Student Projects Recently, several Jewell students have spearheaded projects critiquing aspects of life on the Hill and calling for change. In the last few…

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The End of Oxbridge: Jewell’s Premier Honors Program Closes Down

15 May 2026
Matthew Parker
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Editor’s note (competing interest): The author of this article is a member of the Oxbridge Honors Program. The end of the 2025-2026 academic year will…

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NASCAR: Season Summary

27 April 2026
Matthew Parker
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The NASCAR Cup Series completed the first quarter of their season this past Sunday, April 19th. A lot has happened over the first nine races,…

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The President against the Pope

27 April 2026
Matthew Parker
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The current war between the United States, Israel and Iran has driven global tensions to a boiling point. Many NATO allies and other states friendly…

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The Smallest Hill: Capitalism Ruined Holidays

13 April 2026
Matthew Parker
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Easter came and went on April 5th, and I’m certain I’m not the only person who felt vaguely underwhelmed by the entire proceeding. The stores…

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Another Quagmire in the Middle East: Iran-U.S. war

31 March 2026
Matthew Parker
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The Trump administration’s foreign policy decisions have thrust the United States into another armed conflict with a hostile foreign nation that happens to have significant…

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The New Normal: Venezuela Two Months Later

6 March 2026
Matthew Parker
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On Jan. 3, 2026, the United States launched a devastating military strike against Venezuela, destroying key military infrastructure and capturing the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro,…

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13 February 2026
Matthew Parker
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Super Bowl LX wrapped up the NFL season on Feb. 8, with the Seattle Seahawks facing off against the New England Patriots. Neither team was…

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Indiana University wins the CFB National Championship

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Matthew Parker
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The college football season concluded on Jan. 19, as the Indiana Hoosiers under second-year head coach Curt Cignetti won a 27-21 national championship game against…

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