Dispatches: Five Essential Reads From the Past Week
A collection of some of our most important and timely stories, from an investigation into Nike's control over the University of Oregon to a profile of Canada's Desmond Cole.
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The Lede, Issue #38: Fracking in California, an Investigation Into Nike, the Endless Complexity of r/relationships, and More
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The Secret Betrayal That Sealed Nike's Special Influence Over the University of Oregon
University of Oregon President Dave Frohnmayer needed money to save his school. Alum and Nike chief executive Phil Knight was happy to help. But after Frohnmayer made a key mistake, Knight exacted a brutal punishment.
'I Don't Blame the University for a Rape. I Blame Them for How They Responded to It.'
Laura Hanson says University of Oregon attorneys obtained her counseling records without her permission. The university says it did nothing wrong, but has since changed its policy.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: Michael Kuhn, 26, Economics
For the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our inaugural list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young men and women we predict will have a serious impact on the social, political, and economic issues we cover every day here at Pacific Standard.