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July 30, 2007
Confessions of a Community College Dean links to a New York Times Magazine article on a linguist who studies nerds. The article itself is well worth reading (it’s under the “Idea Lab” heading in the magazine — those pieces usually have an academic bent). Dean Dad, to use his nom de blog, seizes the opportunity to put forth his own Grand Theory of Nerdiness.
Take a look at the comments, too. One anonymous commenter talks about the struggles — and ultimate triumph — of a female nerd.
The students protesting the big tuition increase at the University of California impress Murray Sperber, who was in their shoes 45 years ago.
Online avatars bring German history to life for students at Stanford. Edith Sheffer explains.
Can a college compel a student group to abide by antidiscrimination rules that violate its religious views? The U.S. Supreme Court isn't saying, writes Robert M. O'Neil.
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