The Supreme Court is wading into another controversy — the use of racial preferences in college admissions. Colleges already consider many factors beyond a student’s academic record, especially if the student is an athlete. I discuss another group of students who may warrant special consideration by admissions offices: males. Readers share their views on race-conscious admissions by colleges. The guest column looks at the importance of music programs in inspiring students and communities, and warns that such programs are often victims of budget cuts.

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U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (right) stands with homeowner Tanjills Sawyer during a news conference announcing federal funds for housing in Clayton County. Georgia is facing a housing shortage of between 100,000 and 350,000 homes, writes Mesha Mainor. (Arvin Temkar/AJC 2024)

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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