Some pieces generate good debate on the words of Benedict XVI: Jacob Levy and JonathanWilson v Juan Cole and EricMuller.

Charles McGrath and lapata continue a discussion about term paper services.

Scott Jaschik's"Harming the Historical Record," Inside Higher Ed, 18 September, treats an issue that will arouse considerable discussion and controversy.

Other pieces are just embarrassingly awful: John Yoo is destroyed by OrinKerr, and Rick Shenkman.