However, calling it a “walkout” is “ableist” and discriminates toward the handicapped, so it’s called a “mass class exit.” Photo by mjpeacecorps Photo by mjpeacecorps
Topic: Tennessee
Student Senator Asked to Resign after Pro-Trump Chalk Message
A student at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Hailey Puckett, has been asked to resign by some other student senators.
Campus Carry Threatens Academic Freedom, University President Claims
The University of Memphis president made the allegations in an e-mail to students. Photo by ilovememphis
Tennessee Lawmakers to Withhold Funding from Univ. of Tennessee over Annual ‘Sex Week’
Apparently this has been an ongoing battle between the state legislature and the University of Tennessee over the university’s annual ‘Sex Week.’ Photo by mjpeacecorps Photo by mjpeacecorps
Free Speech Bill Dies in Tennessee Legislature after Hypothetical ISIS Comment is Raised
This isn’t a joke; lawmakers feared a potential ISIS recruitment scenario: “Tennessee lawmakers will not vote on a bill designed to ensure robust free speech on taxpayer-funded college campuses in the state because they fear ISIS…
University of Tennessee Students Interrupt Basketball Game, then Surround Congressman’s Car
The thing is, the university’s diversity office (yes, there is such a thing at the Univeristy of Tennessee-Knoxville) doesn’t even receive federal funding, which was why the protesters were upset in the first place: “Who…
Black Lives Matter Nashville, TN Chapter Upset that Public Library Won’t Allow Exclusionary Meetings
From the College Fix: This time, the Nashville, Tennessee chapter of Black Lives Matter is upset that the city publiclibrary won’t permit racially exclusive meetings in its buildings. The BLM chapter’s rules state that “only…
University of Tennessee Embarrased after Gender Neutral Pronouns List Receives Backlash
As the College Fix noted, it was a ridiculous thing to put into practice. Gender neutral pronouns?! The University of Tennessee has deleted from its website a gender-neutral pronoun list thatcalled on the campus community to…
Vanderbilt University has a Building with a Confederate Affiliation and the Community is Outraged
As the College Fix reported, Vanderbilt cannot rename the building unless it pays a hefty sum or demolishes the building altogether.
Christian University in Memphis Pledged to Help Illegal Immigrant Students
That’s one way to subsidize illegal immigrant students over citizens and legal residents: In a response to the growing Hispanic population in the Memphis, Tenn. community, Christian Brothers University (CBU) has pledged to help its students…
Book Review
Book Review: Is ‘The Dying Citizen’ a Prediction of America’s Future?
America’s ongoing and seemingly-constant crises have left Americans scrambling to find a sense of normalcy and safety. Just in time, to cut through the chaotic bombardment of conflicting messages and opinions while providing a voice…
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