Stop the presses! Isn’t it sad that this is so noteworthy?
Eric Owens of the Daily Caller reported.
No Way! Public University Offers Course On Conservative Politics In America
An associate professor at East Carolina University is currently teaching the first-ever course at the school on the history of conservative intellectual thought in the...
This close to a massive defamation case.
Dave Huber at The College Fix has the story:
U. of Chicago: ‘Hyde Park List’ Accuses Six of Sexual Violence
A Tumblr page dubbed the Hyde Park List has accused six University of Chicago students of sexual assault/harassment was all the talk last weekend at the school.
The...
Something many of us have already found out: not only are professors creating skewed notions of academic freedom, but students are also far too willing to censor speech when it makes them uncomfortable.
Colleen Flaherty at Inside Higher Ed gives the run down on two recent books about academic freedom:
New books warn...
If you’re anything like me, your first thought was – What is a politically correct handicapped parking sign?
Maggie Lit of Campus Reform reports.
University system to use politically correct handicapped parking signs
Over the next 18 months, universities across New York will implement politically correct handicapped park...
Upsetting that this is coming from anyone, especially a college republican.
Campus Reform has the story:
VIDEO: College Republican Chairwoman suppresses voter registration
A North Carolina College Republican Chairwoman was caught on camera allegedly suppressing the voter registration efforts of a non-profit, conservative student group Wednesday afternoon.
The video, obtained by Campus Reform, captures the...
In a new post at the College Conservative, Conner Dwinell says Mitt should skip running in 2016.
Why Mitt Shouldn’t Run in 2016
As we near the November elections, the U.S. Senate races draw nearer. Arguably the most important indicator of the changing (or perhaps not) needs and political opinions of the American...
Some at East Carolina University have already referred to the anonymous letter’s request for a White Student Union to parallel the Black Student Union as “racist” and “hate speech.”
Here’s more from the College Fix:
Call For ‘White Student Union’ Prompts Death Threats, Massive Campus Unrest
“Will someone explain to me why there is...
If it’s anyone other than a woman with leftist leanings we’ll all be shocked.
William Murchison of See Thru Edu has the story.
Open chair position at Rutgers: Independent thinkers need not apply
Can’t wait to find out what intellectual breakthroughs the new “Gloria Steinem Chair” at Rutgers University will produce. Or can’t we...
As a business student, I find this to be quite startling. Why would you study finance, marketing, accounting, etc. if you’re not fascinated by it?
Douglas Belkin of the Wall Street Journal reports:
Business Graduates Show Least Interest in Their Work, Poll Finds
Business is the most popular course of undergraduate study at U.S....
The College Republican National Committee (CRNC) is trying to be “culturally relevant.” I commend efforts to popularize conservative thinking, but some of these ads are cringe-worthy.
I mean, look at the “Say Yes to the Candidate” ad in Florida, where a young girl tries on a “Rick Scott dress” and finds it...
In a new post at the Carolina Review, Frank Pray has a message for young conservatives.
Stand Tall, Young Conservatives!
For many of you freshmen, you have likely come to a point in college where you are feeling overwhelmed and incredibly stressed. What’s worse is that, if you are a conservative, you likely...
The drama instructor at Cape Fear Community College, who had previously green lighted productions featuring rape and incest, told a student he would have to “dumb down” his production’s Christian message, lest someone be offended.
Greg Piper at The College Fix has the story:
Rape And Incest OK In Drama Productions, Christianity Is...
Sounds like U. New Mexico better be careful with those sex week events.
Samantha Harris of the FIRE blog reports.
Speech Code of the Month: University of New Mexico
FIRE announces its Speech Code of the Month for October 2014: the University of New Mexico.
The University of New Mexico’s (UNM’s) Sexual Harassment Policy (PDF)...
I took AP US history before this revamp. It was bad then, too. I think any smart student will be able to sort out the history from the revisionist narrative.
Warner Todd Huston writes for Breitbart:
DR. BEN CARSON SLAMS NEW ANTI-AMERICAN AP HISTORY CURRICULUM
Conservative favorite Dr. Ben Carson has joined the criticism...
Why do today’s college students put up with these policies?
Michael Cipriano of the College Fix reported.
Nationwide, Campus Officials Govern How College Students Must Have Sex
New York University latest to mandate ‘Affirmative Consent’ sex policy
New York University this week became the latest campus to impose a new policy on students that requires...
First they say “don’t display sexually suggestive or derogatory objects, pictures, cartoons, or posters”, and then they offer programs like “O-Face Oral” and “BJs and Beyond” with programs featuring dildos and ‘vulva puppets.’ I don’t think we’re working with the same definition of sexually suggestive here.
Greg Piper at The College Fix...
Yesterday we reported that convicted cop killer Mumia Abu-Jamal is set to address students at Goddard College. Last night, Megyn Kelly spoke to the widow of the slain officer as well as a representative of the college.
In between Social Justice 101 and Fighting Through the Struggle 101 I bet these social justice majors will stop by Starbucks, open up their Macbooks, chat on Facebook. and read a few articles on Buzzfeed.
Maggie Lit of Campus Reform writes:
University to offer degree in ‘Social Justice Studies’
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) will...
What kind of person does something like this?
Christian Datoc of the Daily Caller reported.
Preacher Pepper Sprayed On MSU Campus
Shawn Holes didn’t quite receive the welcome he expected from Montana State students on Tuesday afternoon.
Holes, also known as Shawn the Baptist, was preaching in a common area on the south side of...
Hint: They’re not. In fact, STEM seems to be doing quite well for itself.
Colleen Flaherty at Inside Higher Ed has the story:
Are STEM fields more gender-balanced than non-STEM fields in Ph.D. production?
Conventional wisdom says that while there are many barriers for women pursuing advanced degrees, the “pipeline” to the sciences, technology,...
In a new column at Time, Paglia suggests that over-hyped rape culture obscures real dangers faced by young women on campus.
Camille Paglia: The Modern Campus Cannot Comprehend Evil
The disappearance of University of Virginia sophomore Hannah Graham two weeks ago is the latest in a long series of girls-gone-missing cases that often...
Students were outraged that U. Michigan quarterback Shane Morris suffered a concussion mid game and was immediately put back into play, risking even further massive head trauma and potentially even death.
Scott Jaschik at Inside Higher Ed has the story:
Protests and controversy over how U. of Michigan responded to athlete’s concussion
University of...
