Being an American, you have the right to protest peacefully. This right remains present even as a student. You are allowed to speak out and pass out flyers and petitions. You also have the right to...
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In today's digital age, academic institutions are increasingly turning to technology to detect and prevent academic dishonesty. While such measures are vital in maintaining academic integrity, they can sometimes lead to false accusations. If you find...
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When students in the Washington D.C. area find themselves involved in complex legal situations, it’s our goal at DC Student Defense to assist them. In this blog, we’ll be covering the topic of recording lectures –...
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Technology is quickly changing the landscape of our world – sometimes at a pace so rapid that we don’t know how to keep up with it. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a new, powerful tool that we...
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College campuses have traditionally been considered bastions of free speech, where students can express their views and engage in robust discussions without fear of censorship or retaliation. However, there have been instances where students' freedom of...
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Mental health can affect our judgement or our ability to handle life’s responsibilities in general. This is especially true for college students, who are going through a big transitionary period of their lives. Sometimes, students facing...
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It may seem innocent enough: you’re a college student who wants to hang out with your friends at a bar or watch a concert at a 21-plus venue, but you’re not yet 21. So you get...
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College students and their families often wonder if simply admitting responsibility is the best thing to do when a student is accused of violating their college or university’s code of conduct or academic honor code. Sometimes...
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The rise of remote learning in the last few years presents a new platform for education with new etiquette- spoken and unspoken rules about what you can say, how you can act, and what is required...
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There is a common misconception that driving under the influence (DUI) charges only impact those who work for a living. The little-known truth is that a DUI conviction also has the potential to ruin one's educational...
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