It’s official: Ditching the SATs was a big mistake

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December 05, 2025

It’s official: Ditching the SATs was a big mistake

In early 2020, the University of California set the tone for the rest of the country when its regents voted to drop SAT and ACT admissions requirements through 2024. That decision, initially framed as a pandemic necessity, quickly reshaped admissions nationwide. By late 2022, roughly 1,750 schools, or about 80% of U.S. universities, had adopted test-optional policies, according […]

Don’t betray our Afghan allies over one man’s terrorism

During times of tragedy, we are poised to forget our Afghan allies’ service, sacrifice, and success. On Nov. 26, Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal allegedly ambushed and shot two members of the West Virginia National Guard deployed to Washington, D.C. Following the attack, Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe remains in critical condition, while Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died of her […]

The White House should stop feuding with celebrities and get back to work

A majority of Americans support the Trump administration crackdown on illegal immigration. While some believe the arrests and deportations are cruel, reasonable people understand this: Criminality should not be tolerated. Frankly, it doesn’t matter if someone has been in the country for years. If someone is breaking the law, they should be held responsible. We […]

Gavin Newsom failed California. America, don’t make the same mistake

America, listen carefully. There is a man in California who presents himself as the embodiment of progressive elegance. Impeccable suits, polished rhetoric, and a vision that sounds transformative until you look at the results. His name is Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA). For eight years, he has governed the Golden State with a style that puts […]

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