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Final Exam vs Family Vacation: What’s a Professor to Do When Students Demand an Exception to a Hard and Fast Rule for a ‘Capricious’ Reason?

by Dennis Beaver | college, contracts, education, history, professor, student

Two students wanted to reschedule a final exam so they could visit Italy with family, and when their professor refused, citing a posted long-standing and universal rule, they muttered about filing a grievance. What’s next? May 11, 2026  • By Dennis Beaver Under...

These 2 Books Prove That Common Sense Still Wins (and They Could Cure Your Financial Pessimism)

by Dennis Beaver | financial, Jobs, student, wealth

Combining the historical wisdom from Joseph Moore’s new book, which recounts how financial crises and temptations repeat, with the practical guidance of Cosmo DeStefano’s book could help you achieve financial freedom. June 1, 2026  • By Dennis Beaver...

Unconscionable Employment Contracts: What Aspiring Broadcast Journalists Need to Know Before Signing

by Dennis Beaver | contracts, employees, employment, ethics, student, TV

Some newly graduated broadcast journalists are finding themselves trapped in low-paying newsroom roles because of predatory contracts that impose heavy financial penalties if they try to leave. June 22, 2026  • By Dennis Beaver My paralegal let me know I had a call...

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