Freshman Orientation

College is an excellent time to strengthen one’s resilience against misinformation. Always ask, “Where did you learn that?” before accepting something as true. Check your own sources before repeating a claim. And call home once in a while, won’t you?

Do Brothel Laws Outlaw College Sororities?

Aug 6, 2002 We have heard from many students who were convinced their particular university lacks a sorority ...

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Are Laxatives Added to College Food?

Sep 20, 2009 Changes in eating habits, not laxatives, are the most likely explanation for why new students mi ...

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Which Tire?

Mar 25, 2000 In the parlance of today's students, one might call this instructor's move a "sick burn."

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Does Lip Balm Work as a Scantron Test Hack?

Dec 22, 2006 Rumors abound that rubbing lip balm on a Scantron test sheet will produce a perfect score.

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Trained Professor

Apr 20, 1997 Students purportedly used conditioning techniques to influence psychology instructor into lectur ...

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The Sinking Library

May 4, 2000 A college library is said to be sinking into the ground because the architect failed to take the ...

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Pop Quiz Announced in Paper

Jan 1, 1998 Did a journalism instructor announce a pop quiz by running an ad in the morning paper?

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How Long Must Students Wait for an Absent Professor?

Sep 2, 2000 Ten minutes? Fifteen minutes? Until the scheduled end of class?

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By Bond Huberman

Bond Huberman is a former editor for Snopes.