One student said the U.S. flag represented imperialism and colonialism, all the while ignoring the fact that other advanced economy nations were also colonists at one point.
Topic: academia
Oberlin College Cancels Performance of Canadian Band “Viet Cong”
Apparently, the name “Viet Cong” is racist and inflammatory so the college canceled the performance by the band.
Starbucks Gets Monopoly at North Michigan University
Starbucks signed a 10-year deal with the North Michigan University to be the sole on-campus coffee shop, which was part of an investigative journalism report by the on-campus newspaper The North Wind. But, as a…
North Carolina Cuts Three Liberal “Advocacy Centers”, Upsets Leftist Professors
The North Carolina legislature, led by a Republican majority, cut three advocacy centers in the University of North Carolina system. Professors were outraged, but recent discoveries showed they were extremely political and partisan in their…
University of Delaware President Suggests Cuts to Lower Tuition
University faculty were outraged by the president’s recent op-ed in a local newspaper, which criticized how flawed the higher education model was and how the university has to adapt to the new landscape.
Christian On-Campus Clubs labeled “Discriminatory” and are Struggling to Survive
Liberal universities have labeled Christian clubs “discriminatory” and are not allowing them to form with their permission.
Scott Walker’s Mainstream Higher Ed Reform
When Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker unveiled his higher education reforms for the state university system, the reaction from that quarter was predictably negative. Yet and still, Governor Walker’s proposals are remarkably similar to several that…
CAIR Meddling in Academia
It’s not hard to find out who sets the terms of debate and parameters of discussion concerning the Middle East on American campuses today. As we have reported, our friend Tammi Rossman-Benjamin’s Amcha Initiative at…
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.
Universities Venture into Capitalism
Universities may want to adopt a basic rule to avoid mission creep: When you have failed in your basic task, it is probably not a good idea to enter into new ventures outside of that…