It’s 2016, which means it’s a new year, and I’m back with Extras after a one-week respite, albeit a day late! Hope you enjoy today’s articles!

The Supreme Court’s Diversity Dilemma

It’s time for some Linda Greenhouse. If you don’t know, Ms. Greenhouse is my favorite reporter on the Supreme Court. Though she’s semi-retired now, I am very sure to follow whatever she writes. Now you get to get the chance to read her thoughts, this time on affirmative action — a topic I continue to follow.

A new language shift in how English speakers use pronouns

The pronoun “they” (rather than he, he or she, or s/he) is here to stay. But apparently, it used to be here long ago, and then left for a couple hundred years, before coming back. Language changes! (Have you been noticing these changes?)

Who is your most influential teacher? Mine is Nick Ferentinos. Click to read an article about Nick’s impact.

Why are low income students not showing up to college, even though they have been accepted?

First generation students work really hard to get into college, and their teachers and counselors are there the entire time with support. And then they’re in — but too many of them don’t report to college, or don’t last too long. This article explores why — and what can be done about it.

The Wisdom of the Aged

For six New Yorkers age 85 and older, whose lives were followed throughout the year, old age is a mixture of happiness and sadness, with less time wasted on anger and worry.

That’s it for this week! Feel free to get the word out about Iserotope Extras, or if you’re so inclined, to send me an article that you hope I’ll post!