This led to concerns by faculty whether opening a satellite campus in China would compromise the university’s Catholic leanings. Specifically, faculty thought it could send a wrong message as the Communist Chinese government has oppressed…
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Protesters Interrupt Missouri Prosecutor who was involved in Ferguson Case
Student protesters at St. Louis University chanted and sang, interrupting the speaker, before they were escorted out by campus security. The speaker was the St. Louis County prosecutor, Robert McCulloch, who was the chief prosecutor in…
UCLA Student denied Membership in Student Body because she’s Jewish
Anti-Semitism is rearing its ugly head yet again, but it isn’t a new thing for the University of California system in light of recent divestment-from-Israel votes.
Activism Textbook in a U of Michigan Class wants to Overthrow Capitalism
While we’re at it, let’s go headfirst into a socialist system that only leads to rationing and poverty. That totally makes sense (sarcasm).
Wisconsin Professor Offers Extra Credit for Attending anti-Scott Walker Rally
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater English professor Beth Lueck offered extra credit for students to protest at an anti-Walker rally. There was no mention of going to any pro-Walker rally.
Professor claims Universities Need Free Speech Codes since Students are Children
University of Chicago professor Eric Posner claimed university students need restrictions on free speech. What is this, the Soviet Union?
Women’s Rights Professor Arrested for Beating Her Boyfriend on Valentine’s Day
Joann Baney, who teaches at Columbia University, also teaches the New York City Police and Fire Departments peacekeeping tactics and skills. Oh, the irony.
Oklahoma could Ban AP Classes in High School since it’s Common Core 2.0
State representative Dan Fisher may have a point here, as recent years have shown that Common Core is spawning adjustments in Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Rep. Fisher said that the lack of coursework in American…
University of Massachusetts adjusts Ban on Iranian Engineering Students
A ban in Congress was put into place regarding energy and engineering fields for Iranian students, which is a part of the sanctions against the Iranian regime. But, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst said it would…
Sex Week on George Washington University Campus
The Sex Week edition for George Washington University’s student newspaper, the GW Hatchet, had several tasteless articles and editorials. Among them were: A testimonial about a girl who talks about her one-night stand and how it…