Anyone actually concerned with solving deep-rooted social and economic problems, or God forbid with creating something unique or beautiful—a process that is inevitably messy and often involves exploring heresies and making mistakes—will hit a wall. If they are young and remotely ambitious they will simply snuff out that part of themselves early on, strangling the voice that they know will get them in trouble before they’ve ever had the chance to really hear it sing. -Alana Newhouse

Ivy League Schools have made entrance tests optional. This will cost unprepared students dearly, but administrators at Ivy League Schools do not act for the benefit of the students primarily. 

Baltimore public schools report zero students are proficient in math. Luckily Fox News woked up the photo so it's ok.

One reason that comedy ages poorly is that whatever it mocks often disappears because it’s been mocked. Combovers, middle aged guys buying sports cars, whatever. One of the reasons “comedy shouldn’t punch down” is so completely wrong. A lot needs changing “down”. 

 

Sorry for the technical hiccup. I'll try to figure out what happened, check my drivers or smth.