At Northeastern University, an article and accompanying editorial published in the school’s conservative paper about an academic assistance program for disadvantaged students has stirred up controversy. Some say the portrayal of the program, and the students it helps, are incorrect. For his part, the editor of The Northeastern Patriot, the paper that published the article, defends his perspective, especially in light of program information requested that the University declined to supply. For their part, the University contends that revealing the GPAs and SATs of students in the program would compromise students’ privacy.

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