Lena Martinez-WattsOpinionKnowledgeable Approach Can Take Stress Out of Affirmative Action ConversationsThe Supreme Court has heard Fisher v. University of Texas, a case about the use of race as a factor in college admissions. Although the court will be examining a unique admissions system, where the bulk of students are admitted under a “race-blind” admissions program called the top 10 percent plan, most commentators are framing the issues broadly and speculating that the court could use this case to mark the end of affirmative action in college admissions.October 18, 2012Page 1 of 1
