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The Review - February 2, 2026 Edition

”The Campus Where Nobody’s Home”

This folder contains the complete deliverables for the Feb 2, 2026 edition of The Review.

Files

Main Deliverables

File	Format	Description
the-review-2026-02-02.html	HTML	Self-contained static web page - All CSS and SVG graphics embedded inline. Deploy anywhere as a single file.
the-review-2026-02-02-obsidian.md	Markdown	Obsidian-optimized - Uses Obsidian callouts, multi-column layouts, and image embeds for the SVG files
the-review-2026-02-02.md	Markdown	Original content file (simpler formatting)

Graphics Assets (the-review-assets/)

All infographics are self-contained SVGs with embedded fonts and styles. For Obsidian, place these in your attachments folder.

File	Description
masthead-logo.svg	Newspaper masthead/logo
ghost-student-lifecycle.svg	6-step cycle diagram for ghost student fraud
powerschool-audit-gap.svg	Side-by-side comparison of audited vs. exploited systems
recursive-collapse-cycle.svg	AI grading feedback loop visualization
perplexity-trap-chart.svg	Bar chart showing AI detector bias
compliance-automation.svg	LMS vs. terminal comparison
author-portrait-placeholder.svg	Generic pencil-sketch style portrait for PRO/CON sections

Usage Notes

For Static Web Deployment

The HTML file is completely self-contained. Copy it to any web server, open locally, or embed in an iframe.

For Obsidian

1. Place the .md file in your vault
2. Copy the the-review-assets/ folder contents to your Obsidian attachments folder
3. The image embeds use ![[filename.svg]] syntax

For PDF Generation

Open the HTML file in a browser and use Print > Save as PDF for best results.

Style Guide Compliance

This edition follows the Daily Newspaper Style Guide with:

• Proper masthead format (Vol/Issue/Date/Price)
• Drop caps on each article
• Pull quotes (1-2 per story)
• PRO/CON perspectives sections with source links
• Decorative dividers (❧ ❧ ❧)
• Statistics table appendix
• Production note and Coming Next teaser
• Footer with copyright and contact info

Content Summary

Theme: Digital education verification failures

Stories:

1. The $350 Million Phantom - Ghost student financial aid fraud
2. The Password and the 62 Million Children - PowerSchool data breach
3. When the Robot Grades the Robot’s Homework - AI grading recursive collapse
4. The Machines That Think Clear English Looks Suspicious - AI plagiarism detector bias
5. The Employee Who Was Never There - Compliance training automation
6. Editorial: The Verification We Forgot to Build - Synthesis and proposals

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Generated: Sunday, February 01, 2026