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Is the New SAT an Improvement?

The presence of standardized tests in the classroom has been a source of criticism among parents and researchers alike, because at their very core, they stifle creativity.

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9 ways climate change is making us sick

A rapidly warming planet means we'll be seeing more asthma, allergies and food-borne illnesses for years to come

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More Semesters for Athletes, Fewer Academic Problems?

The root of many problems in big-time college sports could be traced to one basic conflict: You can’t do two things full-time.

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GW Names Jennifer Rizzotti New Women's Basketball Coach

George Washington University announced Friday that Jennifer Rizzotti has been hired as head women's basketball coach.

Ms. Rizzotti has spent the past 17...

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GW's Jonquel Jones Taken Sixth Overall in WNBA Draft

George Washington senior Jonquel Jones was selected sixth overall by the Los Angeles Sparks in the...

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GW Dance Festival: A Study In Movement

By Julyssa Lopez

A reflection of “Rite of Spring,” an investigation of Louis XIV’s propaganda tactics, an examination of Kurt Vonnegut’s drawings...

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It's Time to Move Beyond the 4-Year Degree

We need to reconsider that long-established, one-size-fits all model.

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Lagarde Still Positive on China Economy

The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), defended her positive view of China's economy, as global economic and financial leaders gathered in Washington this week to convene...

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Climate Change Far More Than an Environmental Issue

Experts say climate change could devastate human health, the economy and national security, making the world a more dangerous place to live and widening the gap between the rich and the poor.

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Did Pakistan Secretly Fund an Attack on CIA Officers in 2009? Memo Makes Controversial Claim.

The document, marked "secret" and still heavily redacted, makes a startling claim: The Pakistan government helped fund a suicide bombing in Afghanistan in 2009 that became the bloodiest attack on...