Harvard has revoked its admission of Blair Hornstine, the prospective member of the Class of 2007 who made national headlines when she sued her school system to ensure she would be her high school�s sole valedictorian.
Following a widely-publicized report that Hornstine had plagiarized material in articles she wrote for her local paper, the Harvard admissions office has rescinded her offer to attend Harvard in the fall, according to a source involved with the decision.
The Harvard Crimson has the story here. Although this seems like sad news at first blush, I think some in her town probably feel that she (or at least her father) deserves it. Look here to read the whole tawdry saga. (via How Appealing)