Despite regular complaints from the left, the Constitution is just fine.
Spencer Irvine of Accuracy in Academia writes.
The Constitution and Original Intent are Still Relevant Today
Contrary to the assertions of critics of the original intent approach to the Constitution, super majority rules, such as requiring a two-thirds majority to amend the Constitution,...
And, surprise surprise, the document he’d like to replace it with has Leftist Single-Party State written all over it.
Dave Huber at the College Fix has the story:
Scrap the Constitution? And Replace It With What?
A week ago, long-time Democratic operative Donna Brazile tweeted...
This is so unacceptable. Hopefully, the people who did this will be caught swiftly.
Peter Jacobs of Business Insider reports.
Swastikas Painted On Jewish Fraternity House At Emory University Hours After Yom Kippur
Offensive graffiti — including swastikas — was found early Sunday morning on...
The University of Tennessee will continue to allow prayer at their football games, and unfortunately for the FFRF, the Supreme Court is on the university’s side.
Dave Huber at The College Fix has the story:
University of Tennessee Stands Firm Against Atheist Group
The Volunteers are holding firm against threats by the Freedom From...
There are plenty of people in America who believe a college education should be free for everyone.
What they don’t understand or perhaps just refuse to admit, is that nothing is free.
Christopher Denhart of Forbes reports.
There Is No Such Thing As A Free College Education
Following Wednesday’s decision to overturn tuition and fees...
This is pretty cool, though it would be better if the contest didn’t involve a video game but something a little more intellectual instead. But I can’t seeing a chess tournament gaining as much national attention and student interest as a video game tournament.
Matt Fin reports for Fox News:
College president offers...
The message threatened a shooting would take place at the school.
NBC News in Boston reported.
Harvard University working to keep campus safe after threat
The campus community at Harvard University is on edge after a threat was emailed to about 500 people.
The message, which was sent just before 5 p.m. Friday, includes a...
Remember when liberals were all about greater personal liberty and freedom? Not anymore. Now they are the advocates-in-chief for banning this and that—even cool, hip social media apps.
Ryan Chapin Mach makes the case for banning access to the popular social media app:
Why Your College Campus Should Ban Yik Yak
Last week, students...
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...
