Month: October 2016

Do something: Craig Calcaterra on Major League Baseball mascot images

On By W.W. NortonIn Is Pop Culture Actually Good for Us?, Why Does It Matter Who Wins the Big Game?28 Comments

It’s that time of year again—falling temperatures and Major League Baseball’s grand finale event, the World Series. With the Cleveland team participating, increased media attention is predictably drawn to the team’s caricature mascot. NBC Sports staff writer Craig Calcaterra wants the national organization of MLB to take a public stand on the mascot, and he …

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Talk to us, Mr. President: Brian Goedde on community colleges and prestige

On By W.W. NortonIn What's College For?66 Comments

At a time when the problems and challenges of higher education make headlines every day, and when so many students struggle to earn their degrees, community colleges quietly get the job done for millions of people. Haven’t they earned a little more respect than they usually get? Instructor Brian Goedde of Community College of Philadelphia …

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