Anemona Hartocollis
Anemona Hartocollis is a national reporter for The New York Times, covering higher education. She has been with the Times since 1997 and has reported on West Africa, New York City schools, courts and hospitals. She is the author of 'Seven Days of Possibilities: One Teacher, 24 Kids, and the Music That Changed Their Lives Forever' and has worked at papers including The Detroit News, New York Newsday and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Her focus is on issues that affect us all, like mental health, free speech and gender and racial equality. She is committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in the Ethical Journalism Handbook.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
91%
Examples:
- The author has a slight bias towards reporting on issues related to education and social equality.
Conflicts of Interest
75%
Examples:
- The author has not disclosed any conflicts of interest in their reporting.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- There are instances where the author reports contradictory information, such as the number of white men denied interviews or advancing in faculty hiring at Northwestern Law School.
Deceptions
85%
Examples:
- The author uses sensationalist language such as 'hijacked by left-wing activists' which is a lie by omission.
Recent Articles
University of Florida President Ben Sasse Resigns After Wife's Health Diagnosis and Controversial University Reforms
Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024University of Florida President Ben Sasse resigned on July 18, 2024, to focus on his wife Melissa's health issues and family needs. Sasse, a former US Senator and critic of Donald Trump, served for two years before closing the diversity office and facing criticism. His wife had a history of aneurysm, strokes, and recent epilepsy diagnosis. Lawsuit Filed Against Northwestern University for Discriminatory Faculty Hiring Practices and Law Review Selection Process
Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024America First Legal and co-counsel filed a lawsuit against Northwestern University for alleged discrimination against white men in faculty hiring at the law school. The complaint also targets discriminatory practices in the Northwestern University Law Review's selection process. Since 2012, under Dean Daniel Rodriguez's leadership, Northwestern has implemented a mandate to prioritize non-white and non-male candidates, violating federal civil-rights laws. The lawsuit seeks accountability for discriminatory hiring practices and equality in faculty selection. New University of Pennsylvania Rules Ban Encampments, Overnight Demonstrations Amidst Wave of Protests
Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024University of Pennsylvania implements new temporary protest rules, banning encampments and overnight demonstrations following disruptive pro-Palestinian protests. The rules aim to protect academic freedom, foster debate, and ensure safety on campus. Florida's Controversial Decision to Replace Sociology with Factual History Course Sparks Protests from Students
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024Florida's recent decision to replace sociology with a factual history course has sparked controversy, as students and educators alike debate the importance of teaching liberal values in academia.