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Girls’ Bathroom in Colorado High School at Center of Transgender Controversy

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Posted by    Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 2:00pm

A transgendered student at Florence High School in Colorado was recently accused of harassing girls in the female designated bathroom.

Alec Torres of National Review covered the story on Tuesday, see his initial report here.

Yesterday, Torres provided an update with more information.

Updating the Story on the Transgender Student in Colorado

I wrote yesterday...

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Sex Scandal Unfolds at Ohio University Following Publication of Viral Photos

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Posted by    Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 11:00am

The picture below shows two students from Ohio University about to engage in a sex act. Other more explicit photos were shared on social media and went viral.

What makes the story even more controversial is that the woman in the picture claims this was an act of rape.

Nina Golgowski of the...

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Oxford Student Stands up to Anti-Semitic Member of Parliament

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Posted by    Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 8:00am

We could use a few more students like Jonathan Hunter in American academia. Maybe then, we wouldn’t be dealing with the hateful BDS movement.

EXCLUSIVE: “Why I confronted George Galloway” by Jonathan Hunter

I was one among dozens in February who packed the auditorium of Christ Church College to hear that circus act...

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Market Forces Will Eventually Drop the Cost of College

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Posted by    Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 5:00pm

Politicians can keep throwing money at higher education but as Professor Glenn Reynolds often says, something that can’t go on forever won’t.

That’s the gist of a top article at Real Clear Politics by Barton Hinkle.

Why College Costs Will Soon Plunge

“My goal,” says the candidate, “is a healthier America. That is why...

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Nebraska HS Principal Skips Pledge of Allegiance to Remind Kids of Government Shutdown

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Posted by    Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 2:00pm

This principal apparently thought he was making some sort of educational point. I’m beginning to think we need to bring back the dunce cap but not for the students.

Alec Torres of National Review has the story.

Neb. Principal Stops Pledge of Allegiance to Remind Kids of Gov’t Shutdown

Last week, Principal Pat Jones, worried...

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Liberal Profs Want Obama to Seize ‘Unilateral’ Control of Government

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Posted by    Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 11:00am

Anyone who’s surprised by this, please raise your hand. No one? Shocker.

Nathan Harden, Editor of The College Fix has the story.

Liberal Professors Call on Obama to Seize ‘Unilateral’ Control of Government

Three Wisconsin professors have come up with what they think is a brilliant fix for the budget crisis in Washington. They...

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Autistic Child Suspended from School for Cartoonish Drawing of a Bomb

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Posted by    Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 8:00am

This unbelievably dumb school administration moment of the week is sponsored by Hillcrest Middle School of South Carolina.

The Blaze reports.

Special Needs Middle Schooler Suspended for Cartoon-Like Drawing of Bomb

Drawing a picture of a cartoon-like bomb on a piece of notebook paper and showing it to other kids was reportedly enough to...

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Syracuse U. Removes Rapper Known for Violent, Explicit Lyrics from Basketball Event

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Posted by    Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 5:00pm

Violent and explicit lyrics don’t have much to do with teaching sportsmanship anyway, do they?

Jeremy Ryan of CNYCentral reports.

Syracuse University removes rapper known for violent, explicit lyrics from Orange Madness event

SYRACUSE — Rapper Ace Hood, known for his violent and explicit lyrics, will no longer be a part of SU basketball’s...

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U. Maryland Sex Week to Feature ‘Eco-Friendly’ Sex Shop

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Posted by    Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 2:00pm

Well as long as it’s eco-friendly, of course that changes everything.

Jeffrey Meyer of CNS News reports.

Eco-Friendly Sex Shop to be Featured at University of Maryland’s ‘Sex Week’

During the week of October 15, the University of Maryland is hosting what it calls “Sex Week: education, communication, exploration” on its College Park campus....

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Bill Ayers Shocked by interest in his connections to Obama

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Posted by    Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 11:00am

So a notorious domestic terrorist was surprised to learn that people would be interested in his connections to the president? Really?

Charles Rollet of The College Fix reports.

Bill Ayers: Didn’t think Obama connection ‘would blow up like this’

Speaking from the well-heeled confines of the University of Chicago’s International House on Wednesday, Bill...

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U. Wyoming ‘Hate F**k’ Hoaxer Goes to Law School

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Posted by    Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 8:00am

Back in May we told you the story of Meg Lanker-Simons, a liberal student activist at the University of Wyoming who used Facebook to perpetrate a rape hoax.

Now, Eric Owens of The Daily Caller has an update.

Wyoming ‘hate-f***’ hoaxer adds to checkered criminal past, now attends law school

The latest criminal saga...

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Report says 80% Of College Students Text And Drive

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Posted by    Monday, October 14, 2013 at 5:00pm

To make matters worse, texting and driving is worse than drinking and driving. Don’t do it, college students!

Michael Kelley of Business Insider reports.

80% Of College Students Text And Drive Even Though It’s Worse Than Driving Drunk

Four out of five college student drivers have texted while driving despite most recognizing the obvious...

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College Republicans at U. Georgia bring Obamacare debate to campus

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Posted by    Monday, October 14, 2013 at 2:00pm

The Republicans in the House aren’t the only ones pushing back against Obamacare.

George Jarrell of The Red and Black reports.

College Republicans brings Obamacare debate to campus

As the United States government was shutting down, University of Georgia College Republicans were drafting a petition.

The government shutdown on Oct. 1, due in large part...

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College students defy shutdown, form #MowForAmerica to clean Pearl Harbor Memorial

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Posted by    Monday, October 14, 2013 at 11:00am

Twitchy is reporting that some patriotic college students have dealt with the government shutdown by forming #MowForAmerica. What a great story.

#MowForAmerica: College students defy closure, clean up Pearl Harbor Memorial

Inspired by one-man “Monument Militia” Chris Cox, citizens from coast to coast and beyond continue to fill the void left by the...

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Administrator sues college claiming he was fired for his conservative and religious views

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Posted by    Monday, October 14, 2013 at 8:00am

It sounds like this guy was fighting an uphill battle.

Jason Riley of WDRB reports.

JCTC employee claims he was fired for complaining about wrongdoing

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The former director of human resources at Jefferson Community and Technical College has filed a lawsuit against the school and its president claiming he was...

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U. Central Florida Prof. gets stalked by CAIR

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Posted by    Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 3:30pm

Well there’s nothing creepy about this story. How would you like to have the Council on American-Islamic Relations following you around?

Eric Owens of The Daily Caller reports.

CAIR now ‘stalking’ professor it doesn’t like, trespassing in his class

On top of its epic struggle to understand the First Amendment, the Council on American-Islamic...

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Two Profs at Fayetteville State seek swingers to study

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Posted by    Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 12:30pm

It’s OK, this is all about Aristotle or something.

From the John Locke Foundation blog. Hat tip to George Leef of National Review.

Cutting edge research at Fayetteville State Univ.

In “Virtual Deviance: Swinging and Swapping in an On-Line Network,” two Fayetteville State University professors surfed the net looking for swingers (to study). Apparently,...

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Ivy Leaguers Plan Feminist Edit-a-thon at Wikipedia

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Posted by    Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 9:30am

Apparently, Wikipedia isn’t far left enough for some people.

Mashable has the story.

Can a 6-Hour Editing Party Fix Wikipedia’s Gender Imbalance?

Next week, students, faculty and members of the public will gather in a room at Brown University. They will sit down, open their laptops—enjoy some light snacks...

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College Student Sues school for banning distribution of Constitutions on Constitution Day

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Posted by    Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 3:30pm

Last month we told you about a college student named Robert Van Tuinen who was prevented from passing out US Constitutions on Constitution Day.

He’s now suing the school.

Robby Soave of The Daily Caller reports.

Student sues college that trampled the Constitution on Constitution Day

The California community college student who was prevented from...

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U. Wisconsin-Madison hits back at Dishonest Ad Campaign from PETA and Bill Maher

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Posted by    Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 11:00am

Is anyone surprised that Bill Maher works with PETA? They were made for each other.

UW Madison has released a statement which explains a recent dishonest attack on the school from the comedian and the animal rights group.

UW-Madison Statement in Response to Bill Maher Robocalls

It is no surprise that People for the...

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College student writes viral letter ‘Obamacare Has Raped My Future’

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Posted by    Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 8:00am

This is a very powerful letter, be sure to read the whole thing.

Before It’s News has the story.

‘Obamacare Has Raped My Future’, Viral Letter From College Student

A University of Michigan graduate penned an open letter that went viral online as she described how President Barack Obama’s signature health care law hurts...

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Administrators and Coaches at U. Nebraska Enjoy Expensive Perks

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Posted by    Friday, October 11, 2013 at 5:00pm

I’m sure University of Nebraska graduates who are struggling to find jobs will be happy to learn this.

Robby Soave of The Daily Caller reports.

U. Nebraska showers top admin with paid cars, club memberships

Nearly 100 administrators and coaches at the University of Nebraska receive either paid cars or free memberships to...

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