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Dishonesty in Higher Education: A Look at Cheating
The integrity of a university education is something that should be celebrated. Unfortunately cheating does happen, even at the most prestigious of institutions. A recent survey reveals an increase in...
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The Simple Essentials of Publishing
The process for academic publishing can appear frustrating and overwhelming, even for the most practiced scholar. It is tempting to get too caught up in the intricacies of research, publishers, and the...
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Smart and Simple Last Minute Halloween Costumes
Did you forget about the faculty Halloween party? Are all of the last minute costumes too daft to even consider wearing? Well, here are five costumes that are as intelligent as they are easy. (Almost)...
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The Mathematics of Music: Tool’s Lateralus
Music is equal parts art and mathematics; however, some bands take this relationship to an extremely fascinating depth. Tool’s 2001 album, Lateralus, deals heavily with metaphysical themes built upon...
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Scholar Hero is accepted into the Idea Foundry’s Entertainment & Ed Tech...
Amazing news for Scholar Hero! On November 5th, 2013, we have accepted our invitation to join the Idea Foundry’s Entertainment & Ed Tech Accelerator Program! The Idea Foundry (www.ideafoundry.org)...
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The Freshman and the First Year: Tips For A Fulfilling Finish
Like all of Aesop’s fables, The Crown and the Pitcher uses few words to teach infinitely applicable lessons. It’s also a fantastic metaphor for succeeding in higher education. For those unfamiliar, the...
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Holiday Hunger Games: Staying Smart Amidst Black Friday Madness
Black Friday is a widespread corporate strategy to increase sales going into the Holiday season (“black” comes from the term for positive sales figures). Every year, on the day following Thanksgiving,...
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A Question of Kwanzaa: What Is It?
The phrase “Happy Holidays” has gained prominence as a catch-all way to be inclusive. While it’s a well-intentioned umbrella, one gets the impression that it is meant to stop any awkward Merry...
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Thank you, Idea Foundry! (Scholar Hero Forges Ahead)
At the end of February, Scholar Hero will come to the end of its term in the Entertainment and Ed Tech Accelerator Program hosted by Idea Foundry, one of the leading investing entities in innovation...
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Scholar Hero is now in Closed Beta! Sign up for a live demo!
After a year of planning, hacking, and iterating, Scholar Hero is now officially in closed beta! We are now taking requests for live demos in the greater Pittsburgh area and select remote demos...
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