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January, 2015  (Page 1)

UC Berkeley Thinks Mexican City’s Decline Is The Fault Of Climate Change

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Posted by    Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 5:00pm

Ozone, global warming, climate change, whatever… it’s hard to keep up these days. But researchers at UC Berkeley believe they’ve discovered the reason this ancient Mexican City fell out of prominence.

Sahil Chanoy at The Daily Californian writes:

UC Berkeley researchers link climate change to decline of Mexican city

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Prof: MLK Memorial is a Reminder of Racism in DC

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Posted by    Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 3:30pm

I’m not sure I follow the logic here. If there is any.

Michael Cipriano of the College Fix reported.

Professor: MLK Memorial a reminder of racism, racial divide in Washington D.C. American University ‘race, privilege and class’ panel slams ‘diversity’ in D.C., white cops

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial stands proudly...

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New Trend – No SAT Required

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Posted by    Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 2:00pm

VCU and other universities are starting a trend to end the SAT for college. Karin Kapsidelis from the Richmond Times Dispatch reports.

VCU to rely on GPA, not SAT scores

Virginia Commonwealth University no longer will require applicants with a high school GPA of 3.3 or higher to submit SAT scores, President Michael...

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Eric Cantor to be Visiting Fellow at Harvard

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Posted by    Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 12:30pm

Mr. Cantor has the extra time now that he’s no longer serving in congress. Why not?

Jennifer Levitz of the Wall Street Journal reported.

Eric Cantor Plans Stint at Harvard as Visiting Fellow

Eric Cantor, the former House majority leader, will join Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government as a visiting fellow in...

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Donations to Higher Ed Reached Record $38 Billion Last Year

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Posted by    Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 11:00am

Colleges and universities received record amounts of money this past year. Kaitlin Mulhere from Inside Higher Ed reports.

Deep-Pocket Donors

Charitable donations to colleges reached an all-time high of nearly $38 billion last year, according to an annual survey released today by the Council for Aid to Education.

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Ann Coulter Urges GOP to Go on Offense in Higher Ed

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Posted by    Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 9:30am

In her new column, Ann Coulter has advice for Republicans when it comes to higher education.

How Much is That Psychology Degree Worth?

The Republican leadership in Congress still hasn’t held hearings on why college is so expensive, although I proposed the idea two weeks ago. Of course, it’s been a month since...

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China Issues Strict Warning: No Western Values Allowed In Higher Ed Curriculum

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Posted by    Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 8:00am

Heaven forbid college students learn about freedom, or liberty, or democratic republics. The Chinese education minister issued an edict to protect communism.

According to Fox News:

China education minister says Western values must be excluded from higher education curriculum

BEIJING – China’s education minister has issued a stern warning against threats to communist ideological...

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Dartmouth Bans Hard Alcohol on Campus

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Posted by    Friday, January 30, 2015 at 6:30pm

Dartmouth bans hard liquor in an effort to make the campus safer. Jake New from Inside Higher Ed reports.

Taking On Dartmouth Culture

As part of a major new plan to excise “extreme behaviors” on its campus, Dartmouth College announced Thursday that it will ban hard alcohol, create a new student housing system...

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Female Minority Profs Paid Less Than White Men at Berkeley

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Posted by    Friday, January 30, 2015 at 5:00pm

Oh my. Students might protest when they finish with more important matters.

Paul Caron of the TaxProfBlog reports.

Female, Minority Professors Are Paid Less Than White Male Professors at UC-Berkeley

UC-Berkeley Press Release, Campus Poised to Act on Salary Gaps for Women, Minority Faculty:

The gaps aren’t large, nor are the causes clear. But the...

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Stanford Student Accused of Rape Could be in Prison for 10 Years

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Posted by    Friday, January 30, 2015 at 3:30pm

A promising student at Stanford has been accused of rape and is now banned from campus. ABC 7 News San Francisco – Oakland – San Jose reports.

Stanford Student Accused of Rape Withdraws from University

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Calif. (KGO) — A Stanford University swimmer withdrew from the university Tuesday in disgrace amid sexual...

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Some Colleges Fall Short in Preparing Students for the Workforce

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Posted by    Friday, January 30, 2015 at 2:00pm

The panel on the FOX News program ‘Outnumbered’ recently discussed this issue.

We cited a report that’s part of their conversation.

 
 
 

University of California Student-Care Doctors Go On Strike, Protest “Unfair Labor Practices”

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Posted by    Friday, January 30, 2015 at 12:30pm

UC Berkeley — where even the doctors are protesting something.

Doctors from all University of California campuses organized a strike, alleging unfair labor practices.

Sahil Chanoy of The Daily Californian reports:

Student-care doctors strike across UC campuses, allege unfair labor practices

Student-care doctors from all 10 UC campuses went on strike Tuesday to protest unfair...

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New York Times Writer Omits Important Detail About Yale Cop Who Detained His Son

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Posted by    Friday, January 30, 2015 at 11:00am

This is an update to a story we ran earlier this week. Charles Blow left an important detail out of his story.

Via Twitchy.

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Texas Legislature To Consider Concealed Carry On Campus?

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Posted by    Friday, January 30, 2015 at 9:30am

Among the many things the newly minted Texas legislature hopes to debate is whether or not to allow concealed carry on Texas college campuses.

Stephen Green of Your Houston News reports:

Legislature could debate CHL carry on college campuses

Three state legislators from Montgomery County are leading the charge to allow concealed handgun license...

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‘Gender Justice’ Profs OK With Discrimination Against White Men

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Posted by    Friday, January 30, 2015 at 8:00am

According to these folks, the answer to fighting discrimination is… more discrimination.

Mark Tapson of Frontpage Mag reports.

‘Gender Justice’ Professors Urge Discrimination Against White Males

Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, was recently the scene of a forum on misogyny titled “Transforming our campus and strengthening our community.” The discussion, hosted in part...

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Domino’s Pizza Thanks Cows, UC Berkeley Animal Rights Club Protests

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Posted by    Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 6:30pm

Because of course they did.

G. Haley Massara of The Daily Californian reports:

Campus animal rights club protests Domino’s Pizza location

A UC Berkeley animal rights activist club held a demonstration in front of a Domino’s Pizza franchise Saturday, protesting an ad campaign they felt was misleading as well as the company’s use of...

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Sororities at UVA Told to Avoid Fraternity Event

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Posted by    Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 5:00pm

Isn’t it strange how some people are acting like the now discredited story about rape at UVA really happened?

CBS News in Washington, DC reported.

National Leaders Tell U. Va. Sororities to Avoid Frat Bid Night

Sororities at the University of Virginia have been told to stay away from fraternity recruitment events scheduled Saturday.
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Former Athletes Sue UNC and NCAA after Fake Courses Scandal

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Posted by    Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 3:30pm

The repercussions from the fake UNC courses for athletes are still occurring. The athletes are now striking back for not receiving a quality education.

Inside Higher Ed has the story.

Two Former Athletes Sue UNC, NCAA Over Fake Courses

Two former athletes at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are suing the...

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College Students in India Killed by Train While Taking Selfie

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Posted by    Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 2:00pm

A sad story and a reminder to students. Don’t let your phone distract you from your surroundings.

Ishita Mishra of the Times of India reports.

Selfie in front of running train costs three college-goers their life

Attempts to click “eye-catching pictures” to upload them on social networking sites cost three college going friends from...

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Berkeley Wants to Build Their “Global” Campus Just 10 Miles Away

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Posted by    Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 12:30pm

The campus is going to feature a “global citizenship” curriculum, too.

Berkeley Plans to Build a Global Campus, 10 Miles From Home

The University of California at Berkeley plans to open a global campus, but it intends to do so without going very far from home. Under the plan, partner universities from around the...

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Oklahoma State Study Finds 80% of Americans Want Labels on Food That Contains DNA

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Posted by    Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 11:00am

Maybe the labels should also indicate foods which contain molecules and atoms.

Ilya Somin of the Washington Post reported.

Over 80 percent of Americans support “mandatory labels on foods containing DNA”

A recent survey by the Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Economics finds that over 80 percent of Americans support “mandatory labels on...

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North Dakota Bill Requiring Students To Pass Citizenship Test Hits Governor’s Desk

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Posted by    Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 9:30am

In North Dakota, students might soon be required to pass the same exam those seeking U.S. Citizenship must pass.

Mike Nowatzki of the Grand Forks Herald reports:

Bill requiring students to pass civics test before graduating on its way to N.D. governor’s desk

BISMARCK – A bill requiring North Dakota high school students to...

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