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June, 2015  (Page 11)

Campus Sexual Assault Policies Blasted by Former NY Lieutenant Governor

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Posted by    Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 11:00am

It’s refreshing to hear some common sense from a politician on this subject.

Ashe Schow of the Washington Examiner reported.

Former NY lieutenant governor blasts campus sexual assault policies

Betsy McCaughey, the former lieutenant governor of New York under Gov. George Pataki, has taken current Gov. Andrew Cuomo to task for his “toughest in...

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The College Conservative Asks: Got Privilege?

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Posted by    Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 9:30am

What is this all about?

The College Conservative reports.

What in the World is “Privilege”?

This article is the first in a three-part series that will discuss issues of privilege, society, and public policy. Please check back in next week with TCC for part two!

If you...

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Northwestern Prof Cleared of Ridiculous Title IX Complaints

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Posted by    Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 8:00am

Professor Laura Kipnis complained about Title IX and then became the subject of Title IX complaints.

Brock Read of the Chronicle of Higher Education reported.

Laura Kipnis Is Cleared of Wrongdoing in Title IX Complaints

Laura Kipnis, the Northwestern University professor who became the subject of two Title IX compla...

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Texas Student Sues Alleging College Banned Her Pro-Campus Carry Sign

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Posted by    Monday, June 1, 2015 at 6:30pm

With the help of FIRE, a Texas student attending Blinn College is suing the junior college. The complaint will bring campus free speech zones into question.

Fox News reports:

Texas student sues after college bans gun rights sign

A Texas college student filed suit against her school this week,...

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Arizona State Gave $500K to the Clintons Despite Tuition Increases

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Posted by    Monday, June 1, 2015 at 5:00pm

This is something to keep in mind the next time a Democrat talks about “free college.”

Kaitlyn Schallhorn of Campus Reform reported.

Arizona State has doubled tuition, finds $500K to give to Clintons

While Arizona State University has almost doubled its tuition over the past 10 years amid claims that it needs more state...

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Vince Vaughn Likes the Idea of Guns in Schools

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Posted by    Monday, June 1, 2015 at 3:30pm

Vince Vaughn waded into political waters once again in a recent interview with GQ. An oft times vocal libertarian, Vaughn seldom shies away from explaining his political opinions when asked.

Mediate has the story:

Vince Vaughn: ‘Of Course’ Guns Should Be in Schools

Noted Hollywood conservative Vince Vaughn spoke at length about his political...

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University of Wisconsin’s Budget Cut by $250 Million

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Posted by    Monday, June 1, 2015 at 2:00pm

The left is going to be crazy about this.

Scott Bauer of the Star Tribune reports.

Panel votes to cut University of Wisconsin budget by $250 million, eliminate tenure

The Legislature’s budget-writing committee voted Friday to cut the University of Wisconsin’s budget by $250 million and eliminate tenure protections for faculty from state law...

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Ithaca College Adjuncts Vote to Unionize

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Posted by    Monday, June 1, 2015 at 12:30pm

Organized labor finds a new home in upstate New York.

WRVO reports.

Ithaca College adjuncts say ‘yes’ to union

Part-time faculty at Ithaca College voted to unionize on Thursday after a four-month effort. Union “yes” votes prevailed by a margin of 119.

“I’m feeling pretty good about that,” says Ithaca College adjunct lecturer Rachel Kaufman....

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Professor Glenn Reynolds Speaks to John Stossel About Higher Education

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Posted by    Monday, June 1, 2015 at 11:00am

Topics include the higher ed bubble, the high cost of college and more.

Glenn Reynolds is really making the rounds lately.

 
 
 

Property Company Near UC Irvine Says Racist Posters Are Fake

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Posted by    Monday, June 1, 2015 at 9:30am

Who put the posters there?

USA Today reports.

Property company says racist posters at apartments near UC Irvine are fake

UPDATE: Posters that appeared to be created by Toscana Apartments, a complex near the University of California – Irvine, asking African-Americans to keep their noise levels down are reportedly fake, according to management.

“The flyer...

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Texas Senate Approves Campus Carry

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Posted by    Monday, June 1, 2015 at 8:00am

This has been a long time coming. The new measure isn’t perfect but it’s a step in the right direction.

The Dallas Morning News reported.

Texas Senate approves campus carry, but with some flexibility for colleges

Campus carry cleared one of its final hurdles Saturday as Senate Republicans voted to let licensed Texans carry...

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