It only costs $23 for Pomona College students to change their official gender with the state of California, per a report.
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Professor: Playing ‘Patriarchy Chicken’ Fights against the Patriarchy
Not ceding space to males on public transportation, or the game of “patriarchy chicken,” is the way to combat the patriarchy, according to a university professor.
Former Student Complained that College’s Women’s Law Center Discriminated Against Her
A former student intern claimed that the University of Texas Center for Women in Law discriminated against non-white colleagues and workers and the university is looking into these claims.
Anti-Armed Campus Police Protesters Disrupt Testimony at Board of Trustees Meeting
Anti-campus police protesters disrupted a student’s testimony before the board of trustees, which student was arguing in favor of keeping campus police officers armed in case of emergencies.
Five Years after Mass Shooting, California College Students want to Ban Armed Police
Five years after a tragic mass shooting, some college students at a University of California campus want to ban armed police officers.
University of Chicago Stands Behind Professor after N-Word Controversy
A law professor used the “n-word” in class as a part of teaching about constitutional law and the freedom of speech, and was criticized for it by students. The university stood behind him because it is free speech.
Lehigh University: No Comment on Cost of Wellness Program
Lehigh University in Pennsylvania will not comment on how much their “Be Well” wellness (i.e. health and fitness program) costs the university.
Mandatory Online Diversity Training Added for New George Washington University Students
George Washington University students who will graduate beginning in 2022 will have to take a mandatory online diversity training course to teach students about racism and other sensitive issues.
Williams College Avoids “Mr” and “Mrs”, uses “Mx” Instead
Apparently, “Mr” and “Mrs” is offensive, so Williams College decided to use “Mx” to keep everyone happy.
College of New Jersey to Hold Forums on White “Fright”
The College of New Jersey held a series of events on their campus, one of which discussed white “fright,” or the fear that white people have of other people.