The state of Maine banned the use of Native American mascots in all public schools in the state because of “pain and anguish” that the imagery brings to Native American tribes.
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University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Settles with Christian Student Group over Choosing Group Leaders
Almost six months later, the Christian student group Ratio Christi will be able to select its own group leaders based on religious beliefs, marking a win against the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs.
Williams College, Under Threat of Lawsuit, Grants Official Recognition to Pro-Israel Student Group
Administrators at Williams College, a small, private, liberal-arts college in Massachusetts, granted a pro-Israel student group official status as an on-campus group after a legal issue was pointed out by FIRE, a free-speech legal group.
University of Minnesota Offers Illegal Immigrant Students Scholarships under State’s ‘Dream Act’
The University of Minnesota offers scholarships for students who are not legal immigrants, otherwise known as DACA recipients or ‘Dreamers.’
Williams College Students Reject Pro-Israel Student Group Application
A pro-Israel student group application was rejected at Williams College because it was too overt in its support for the Israeli government.
Swarthmore College Students go on Hunger Strike, Ask for Apology over Treatment of Protesters
Protesters at Swarthmore College demand an apology from the college president for not meeting with them, after they had occupied her office overnight, among other demands.
NYU Department Boycotts University’s Study Abroad Program in Israel due to Government Restrictions
A department at New York University said it will boycott the university’s study abroad program due to immigration restrictions imposed by the Israeli government, which would prevent some students and faculty from making it to Israel.
Pro-Socialist Professor Compares President Trump’s Withdrawal from Arms Agreement to Adolf Hitler
A pro-socialist professor at The New School in New York City, New York, compared President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from a United Nations arms agreement is eerily similar to Adolf Hitler’s withdrawal from the League of Nations.
Stress Donkeys at SUNY-New Plattsburgh to help Students Cope with Final Exams
Due to college students’ stress during finals week, the State University of New York-Plattsburgh brought therapy donkeys onto its campus to help its students de-stress.
Pro-Life Student Group At Odds with Carroll College over “Planned Parenthood Truth Tour”
A small college in Montana is at odds with a Students for Life chapter’s plans to do a “Planned Parenthood Truth Tour” to show students the real side of the abortion organization.