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Using Facebook in the hiring process is a form of discrimination

By Logan Short | April 18, 2011

A few weeks ago, I wrote about Facebook's ability to increase cultural awareness and, thus, greater understanding and tolerance in our society. This is hindered if users are forced to hide their flaws or "taboo" lifestyles in fear of being judged. For...

Let’s be reasonable with background checks

By Aaron Brooks | October 18, 2010

Unfortunately, time machines do not comply with the laws of physics. We cannot change our past, but only work toward a better future. Starting in the fall of 2009, NIU implemented a criminal background disclosure on the application for undergraduate admissions....