Did Ripon College Ban a 9/11 Memorial Because ‘It May Offend Muslims’?
A conservative youth organization's claims about Ripon College's response to a controversial poster were contradicted by school officials.
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Ashley Arnold attracted media attention after challenging — and triumphing over — her instructor's faulty grasp of geography.
Does MIT Offer Students a ‘Pirate Certificate’?
The prestigious university counts among its alumni Nobel laureates, leaders of science and industry, and a fleet of certified swashbucklers.
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A student mistook examples of unsolved math problems for a homework assignment and solved them.
Is a Kentucky University Giving Black Students Free Tuition as an ‘Apology’ for Slavery?
A non-binding vote by student leaders on a largely symbolic resolution has been misrepresented as official university policy.
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How an enterprising college student financed his education by soliciting one-cent donations.
Are California College Students Cutting Off Their Genitals Over Trump’s ‘Wall’ Plan?
A dubious web site fabricated an account of a student protest over President Trump's plans for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.
Is Hell Endothermic or Exothermic?
Old collegiate legend involves a student's coming up with a clever proof about the physical properties of Hell.
College Rejection Letter
Rumor: Applicant turned down for a college position sends the school a letter declining the rejection.
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A college student sends her parents a letter filled with disastrous news.
University of Wisconsin Booklet Photoshopped to Add Black Student
The photograph used for a University of Wisconsin application booklet was altered to include the face of a black student.
Billy Goats Bluff
College prank: Students let loose a herd of livestock with an apparently missing member.
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No, ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Is Not Dead
Highly dubious websites posted false and distasteful articles that prompted unwarranted concern among the reality TV star's many fans.
Are Traffickers Leaving Zip Ties on Targets’ Windshield Wipers?
Awareness of one's surroundings is always good, but scarelore can also lead to unwarranted fears.
Did Joe Biden Mention His ‘Hairy Legs’ In Public Remarks?
The alleged remarks come from the same video that brought us a story about a scary fellow in Biden's youth known as "CornPop."
Did Fox News Post Staged Photo of Soldiers During Trump’s Afghanistan Visit?
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Do Motorists Now Face $999 Fines and 3-Year Suspensions for Using Cellphones While Driving?
A number of recent laws have focused on preventing distracted driving, but the penalties vary from location to location.