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“A student from China told the University of Utah her boyfriend was threatening her. She was found dead weeks later.” NBC News (July 2022).
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“Legacy, Athlete, and Donor Preferences Disproportionately Benefit White Applicants, per Analysis.” The Harvard Crimson (October 2019).
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