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Students in Columbia's "Critical Issues in Journalism" class are required to attend a special session today in connection with the exam. "We have encountered a serious problem with the final exam, and will not register a passing grade in the course for anyone who does not attend," warns a school dean.
Samuel G. Freedman, who teaches the course, confirms “there are allegations of cheating."
Jeff Bercovici broke the story late Thursday.