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Puzzled
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Puzzled

I didn’t think I enjoyed them. Then I realized we all do.

by Kathy Zonana

Piece Work
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Piece Work

These seven puzzlers make sure everything slides into place.

University Ave.
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University Ave.

ICYMI, the TL;DR on our stories on higher education.

Meet Kimia Koochakzadeh-Yazdi
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Meet Kimia Koochakzadeh-Yazdi

One composer blends East and West through creative instrumentation.

by Sarah Lewis

Big Fish
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Big Fish

The scientist who helped Jaws make waves.

by Summer Moore Batte

Biblio File: What to Read Now — Summer 2025
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Biblio File: What to Read Now — Summer 2025

New releases that inspire us.

The Pen Pal President
Features

The Pen Pal President

When Herbert Hoover and Ray Lyman Wilbur went to Washington, they left their friend Robert Swain in charge of the university. But they never quite relinquished control.

by Rich Jaroslovsky

Wealth of Information
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Wealth of Information

Most people don’t understand the basics of personal finance. Learning could save them—and society—an arm and a leg.

by Sam Scott