We won't be operating on a regular schedule next week. We'll return with fresh content in the new year. Enjoy your holidays, and if you lack for anything to read, take a look at several stellar pieces from recent months you may have missed.

College Admissions, Let's Not Break The Law - Ward Connerly
An ever-timely reminder to the University of California - Proposition 209 isn't voluntary.

Another College Aid Boondoggle - Peter Wood

How congress continues to mangle financial aid.

Ward Churchill And The Diversity Agenda - KC Johnson

On the year's premiere academic charlatan, and his wider impact.

Immigration And Bowling Alone - John Leo

Robert Putnam's research revealed that diversity may not be good for communities. Then he decided not to tell anyone.

The Trouble With Tenure - Mark Bauerlein
Just how essential is tenure to the academic enterprise?

Diversity Gobbledygook - Heather MacDonald

A bewildering conversation with a diversity officer.