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Medical Records for Millions of Americans Are Online and Unprotected
By Tom Ciccotta |
A new report claims that confidential medical records for millions of Americans are publicly accessible online on unprotected servers. 187 public servers containing confidential medical records did not even have a password in place.
Michael Bloomberg: Free Speech Is Under Attack on Campus
By Tom Ciccotta |
Former Democratic New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg penned a column for theNew York Postthis week in which he expressed concern over the state of free speech on college campuses.
Report: NC High School Teacher Says VP Mike Pence Should Be 'Shot in Head'
By Tom Ciccotta |
Students claim that a high school teacher in Waxhaw, North Carolina, told a class that Vice President Mike Pence should be "shot in the head."
Software Activist Richard Stallman Resigns from MIT over Defense of Jeffrey Epstein
By Tom Ciccotta |
MIT researcher and open source software activist Richard Stallman has resigned over a series of writings in which he defended convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and child pornography.
Former Dean: Med School Is About Social Justice Not Treating Illnesses
By Tom Ciccotta |
Former University of Pennsylvania Medical School Associate Dean Stanley Goldfarb published a column in theWall Street Journal last week which made the case that medical schools are more focused on "social justice" than they are on treating illnesses.
Purdue University Rejects Faculty Calls to Ban Chick-fil-A
By Tom Ciccotta |
Purdue University officials have rejected faculty calls to block a proposal to install a Chick-fil-A franchise on campus.
Northwestern Professor: U.S. Is 'Complicit' in More Terror than It Has Suffered
By Tom Ciccotta |
Northwestern University Journalism Professor Justin Martin, who teaches in Qatar, is defending his decision to tweet "Happy 9/11" on the 18th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, while stating the U.S.
Felicity Huffman Sentenced to 14 Days in Jail for College Bribery Scam
By Tom Ciccotta |
Actress Felicity Huffman received a 14-day prison sentence on Friday afternoon for her role in the "Varsity Blues" college bribery scandal.
Ohio State Trademark Application for Word 'The' Rejected
By Tom Ciccotta |
Ohio State University had its trademark application for the word "the" rejected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office this week. The main reason appears to be the university's choice of font size.
Harvard 'Regrets' Accepting $9 Million from Jeffrey Epstein
By Tom Ciccotta |
Harvard President Lawrence S. Bacow said that the university "regrets" accepting donations from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Purdue University Faculty Wants Chick-fil-A Banned from Campus
By Tom Ciccotta |
The faculty at Purdue University are pushing back against a proposal to install a Chick-fil-A restaurant on campus. Professors have drafted a measure that would restrict the university's ability to do business with companies they deem to not uphold "social justice" values.
Northeastern Illinois University Students 'Fear' Sean Spicer's Visit to Campus
By Tom Ciccotta |
Students at Northeastern Illinois University claimed that they "fear" a scheduled campus visit from former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer. According to the student's Facebook post, the school is creating a "home" for "white nationalism" by allowing Spicer to speak.
Expert Predicts 25 Percent of Colleges Will Close in Next 20 Years
By Tom Ciccotta |
A Harvard higher education expert predicts that 25 percent of American colleges will shut their doors within the next two decades based on rising costs and falling admissions.
Bucknell Hosts Pro-Antifa Lecture on the Eve of 9/11 Anniversary
By Tom Ciccotta |
On the eve of the 18th anniversary of 9/11, Bucknell University hosted Antifa scholar Mark Bray, a staunch defender of the political violence that has terrorized the Pacific Northwest.
University of Kentucky to Move Classes from Building with 'Offensive' Mural
By Tom Ciccotta |
The University of Kentucky announced this week that it will remove mandatory classes from a campus building that features a controversial mural that critics claim remind them of Kentucky's "unsavory history.
University of Denver Makes 'Pioneer' Nickname Optional on ID Cards for Offended Students
By Tom Ciccotta |
The University of Denver quietly instituted a new policy that would allow students to remove the nickname "pioneer" from their ID card if they found it offensive.
New Yorker: MIT Secretly Received Donations from Jeffrey Epstein
By Tom Ciccotta |
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one of the most respected universities in the world, has recently been outed for covering up its long financial relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
UCLA Professor Douglas Kellner: First and Second Amendments Should Change as Society 'Evolves'
By Tom Ciccotta |
UCLA Professor Douglas Kellner argued in a recent interview for the university's website that the First and Second Amendments are not "absolute," and should be changing as society continues "growing and evolving.
Europe Will Not Accept U.S. Ruling on Boeing 737 Max Safety
By Tom Ciccotta |
The European Aviation Safety Agency announced this week that it will not defer to the FAA's ruling on the safety of Boeing's troubled 737 Max fleet.
Emory University Creative Writing Prof: Hurricane Dorian Is 'Man-Made'
By Tom Ciccotta |
Emory University Professor Tiphanie Yanique argued during a television appearance this week that Hurricane Dorian is "man-made."
Poll: 73 Percent of GOP Students Self-Censor to Protect Grades
By Tom Ciccotta |
A new poll reveals that an overwhelming majority of conservative college students self-censor in the classroom in order to protect their grades. 73 percent of students self-identified as "strong Republican" censor their beliefs in class fearing backlash from leftist professors.
Maryland School District Adds Third Gender Option for Students, LGBT 'Safe Space' Classrooms
By Tom Ciccotta |
Montgomery County Public School District in Rockville, Maryland, recently rolled out a set of policies that will allow students to identify by a "third gender," and adds the requirement for schools to provide an LGBT "safe space.
Report: Elizabeth Warren's 'Free College' Plan Unsustainable if Husband Keeps $400k Harvard Salary
By Tom Ciccotta |
As presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren travels the country promoting her "free college" plan, her husband earns $400,000 annually as a professor at Harvard University. According to one expert, "high and rising" salaries for administrators and professors is a leading cause of ballooning college tuition.
Colorado College Drops SAT Requirement to 'Increase the Diversity' of Student Body
By Tom Ciccotta |
Colorado College announced last week that they will be dropping the SAT and ACT tests from its list of requirements for admission, to "increase the diversity of its student body.
Nashville Catholic School Bans Harry Potter Books at Exorcist's Advice
By Tom Ciccotta |
A Catholic school in Nashville has banned the Harry Potter books on the advice of several Catholic exorcists. The School's pastor argues that the book's references to magic are a "clever deception.
Andy Ngo: Antifa Believes It Is Pushing America Towards Civil War
By Tom Ciccotta |
During an interview with Breitbart News's James Delingpole, political commentator Andy Ngo explained the ideology of the Antifa movement, and the group's belief that it is pushing America towards a civil war.
University of Kansas Faculty Wants 'Bastion of Bigotry' Chick-fil-A Banned from Campus
By Tom Ciccotta |
The faculty council at the University of Kansas is calling for the removal of Chick-fil-A from campus by arguing that the company is a "bastion of bigotry.
Clemson Police Monitored Social Media for Threats During Georgia Tech Football Game
By Tom Ciccotta |
The Clemson University Police will be analyzing thousands of social media posts during an upcoming football game against Georgia Tech.
Clemson Police to Monitor Social Media for Threats During Georgia Tech Football Game
By Tom Ciccotta |
The Clemson University Police will be analyzing thousands of social media posts during an upcoming football game against Georgia Tech.
George Mason University Encourages Freshmen to Use Chocolate in Sex Play
By Tom Ciccotta |
Incoming freshmen at George Mason University attended an orientation event during which they were encouraged to use chocolate to spice up their sex lives.
George Washington U Kills 'Colonials' Mascot After Students Offended
By Tom Ciccotta |
George Washington University has quietly begun removing references to its "Colonials" mascot after students argued earlier this year that the mascot represents "oppression."
Report: Harvard Has More Money Than Half of the World's Countries
By Tom Ciccotta |
Recently published financial figures revealed that Harvard University has more money than half of the world's countries. Harvard's $38.3 billion endowment puts it ahead of 195 countries in terms of total wealth.
Pro-China Propaganda Site Caters to Chinese Students in America
By Tom Ciccotta |
A report published by theNew Yorker this week highlights an online publication catering to Chinese students at American universities that features pro-China propaganda.
Harvard Law School Launches Clinic to Defend Animal Rights
By Tom Ciccotta |
Harvard Law School recently launched a new clinic in which students will be able to defend the rights of animals.
Indiana University Southeast Tells Students to Say 'Ouch' When Offended
By Tom Ciccotta |
Indiana University Southeast is instructing its students to say "ouch!" when they are offended by someone's language.
Scholar: University of Michigan Social Justice Course Is 'Straightforward Political Indoctrination'
By Tom Ciccotta |
Peter Wood, the president of the National Association of Scholars, argued this week that a "social justice" themed course at the University of Michigan amounts to political indoctrination.
University of Texas Instructor Alex Wild Doubles Down: Donald Trump and His Supporters Are Nazis
By Tom Ciccotta |
University of Texas at Austin instructor and curator Alex Wild has doubled down on his past comments that Republcians want ethnic cleansing — this time he called President Donald Trump and his supporters Nazis.
Boston University's Online MBA Program Is $30,000 Cheaper than On Campus
By Tom Ciccotta |
Tuition for Boston University's new online MBA program is $30,000 cheaper than its on-campus alternative, partially based on the fact that the online MBA program strips away all electives, leaving the five core modules of an MBA degree.
One Dead in Coastal Carolina University's Second Shooting This Year
By Tom Ciccotta |
One person died on Saturday morning in the second shooting this year at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina. According to a local news report, one person died on Saturday morning at Coastal Carolina University.
Iowa Community College Makes 'Decision to Remove' Antifa Professor
By Tom Ciccotta |
A professor who admitted to local press that he is a member of the far-left militant group Antifa has been removed from his position at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Stanford Launches Physics Course for 'Underrepresented' Minority Students
By Tom Ciccotta |
Stanford University announced in August that they will launch a physics course that is specifically designed for students from "underrepresented groups" who "don’t have the same level of preparation from high school as their majority peers.
Amazon Claims It Will Stop Swiping Delivery Driver Tips
By Tom Ciccotta |
Amazon announced this week that it will end an exploitative tipping practice that counts customer tips towards a driver's base pay. The e-commerce giant says that drivers will now receive 100 percent of all tips as opposed to those tips going at least partially to Jeff Bezos' bottom line.
Washington State Law Ends Campus Firearm Storage Program
By Tom Ciccotta |
A recently passed law in the state of Washington will effectively end a campus firearm storage program at Washington State University.
New Jersey Awarded $3.8 Million in Financial Aid to Illegal Aliens
By Tom Ciccotta |
A local news report revealed that the state of New Jersey awarded $3.8 million in financial aid to illegal immigrants during the 2018-2019 school year.
Report: Lori Loughlin Thought All Rich People Bribed Colleges
By Tom Ciccotta |
A new report suggests that Hollywood actress Lori Loughlin refused to plead guilty for her alleged role in the "Varsity Blues" college admissions bribery scandal because she thought that all rich people bribed colleges in exchange for their children's admission.
Yale Computer Scientist David Gelernter Abandons Darwinism
By Tom Ciccotta |
Renowned Yale computer scientist David Gelernter claims that he is abandoning Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
MoviePass Confirms Data Breach May Have Leaked Thousands of Credit Cards
By Tom Ciccotta |
MoviePass confirmed this week that a data breach potentially compromised thousands of credit card numbers belonging to their customers.
University of Kentucky Apologizes for Staff Mocking, Slow-Walking Application for Conservative Club
By Tom Ciccotta |
The University of Kentucky has apologized for a series of internal emails that revealed that their staffers conspired to block the formation of a Young America's Foundation chapter.
Forbes: Colleges Are Spending Billions on Buildings They Don't Need
By Tom Ciccotta |
A recent column fromForbes argues that American colleges and universities are spending billions on new buildings that they don't need.
Report: Flawed Essay Scoring Algorithms Adopted by Exam Makers
By Tom Ciccotta |
According to a report by Motherboard, a flawed electronic essay scoring algorithm has been adopted by several states. Experts say the algorithms stress the ability to write in whole sentences, not creative or insightful thinking by students.
University of Alabama Receives Millions in Taxpayer Funding for Diversity Programs
By Tom Ciccotta |
The University of Alabama at Birmingham receives millions in taxpayers dollars to fund its various "diversity and inclusion" programming.
Report: Harvard 'Tweeting Tree' Project on Climate Change Funded by Taxpayer Dollars
By Tom Ciccotta |
A Harvard project involving efforts to "equip a tree with a voice" about climate change was funded with taxpayer dollars from the National Science Foundation.
Poll: College Students Prefer Socialist Bernie Sanders over Other Candidates
By Tom Ciccotta |
A new poll reveals that college students prefer socialist candidates like Bernie Sanders over more moderate alternatives.
University of Iowa Diversity Chief Resigns After 7 Weeks on the Job
By Tom Ciccotta |
The University of Iowa's recently hired Associate Vice President for Diversity has resigned just seven weeks after taking the post.
'New School' Professor Investigated for Quoting Black Author Saying N-Word
By Tom Ciccotta |
New School professor Laurie Sheck, who has been nominated for a Pulitzer prize in poetry, faced an investigation this year over her use of the "n-word" during a lesson on black author James Baldwin.
New Jersey School Official: Let Them Eat Tuna Fish
By Tom Ciccotta |
An assistant superintendent of a New Jersey school district has proposed a new policy that would withhold school lunches from students that have a $20 or greater lunch debt, and restrict students with $10 of debt to a tuna fish sandwich.
SUNY Women's Studies Staffer: Milking Cows Is 'Sexual Assault'
By Tom Ciccotta |
A new research paper published last week by a staff member of the women's studies department at SUNY Brockport makes the case that the dairy industry's production process involves the "rape" and "sexual assault" of cows.
Former Johns Hopkins Professor: Colleges Demonize White Men
By Tom Ciccotta |
Former Johns Hopkins Professor Daniel Povey argued in a blog post this week that many American colleges demonize white men. Povey may not find his future career to be more welcoming to ideological diversity— he has accepted a position at Facebook.
University of Texas Instructor Alex Wild: Republicans Want 'Ethnic Cleansing'
By Tom Ciccotta |
A curator at the University of Texas at Austin Biodiversity Center, who also teaches classes, defended his claims that Republicans desire an "ethnic cleansing" in a tweet this week.
Goldsmiths University of London Bans Beef to Fight Climate Change
By Tom Ciccotta |
Goldsmiths, University of London announced this week that they are banning all beef products from campus in an effort to fight climate change.
U of Georgia Hosts 'Healthy Masculinity' Event
By Tom Ciccotta |
The University of Georgia is hosting a "Taco'bout it Tuesday" event that encourages male student to reflect on their masculinity. The university claims its goal is to "provide a supportive space for male-identified students to engage in critical thought" about topics like "the aesthetics of manhood," while also stating that "gender is a social construct.
179 College Presidents Earn More than the U.S. President
By Tom Ciccotta |
New data reveals that 179 university and college presidents around the country earn more annually than the President of the United States.
University of South Dakota Tells White Students to Stop 'Taking Up Space'
By Tom Ciccotta |
Diversity officials at the University of South Dakota are asking white students to consider if they are "taking up" too much "space" on campus.
Report: Airlines Are Leasing 30-Year-Old Planes to Replace 737 Max Fleet
By Tom Ciccotta |
Reports suggest that airlines are leasing 30-year-old planes to replace the grounded Boeing 737 Max fleet. One industry expert compared older plants to "gold dust," due to their increase in value.
Miami University Hosts Training to Rid Students of Toxic Masculinity
By Tom Ciccotta |
Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, is hosting a program that aims to help students rid themselves of "toxic masculinity." The goal of the program is to "reimagine manhood through different cultures, perspectives, and experiences.
Sarah Lawrence Prof Says He Received Threats After Calling Out Leftist Bias on Campus
By Tom Ciccotta |
Sarah Lawrence College Professor Samuel Abrams claims that he received threats after publishing a column in theNew York Times condemning American colleges for their leftist biases.
Penn State Study: Men Who Recycle Fear Being Called Gay
By Tom Ciccotta |
An unusual new study from Penn State suggests that straight men avoid recycling due to fear that they may have their heterosexuality questioned by their peers.
Report: Boeing 787 Code Left Unprotected on Public Server
By Tom Ciccotta |
A new report byWired Magazine revealed that Boeing accidentally left important code for its 737 and 787 aircraft on a publicly accessible server.
Christian Legal Org ADF Fires Back at Vassar College for 'Hate Group' Label
By Tom Ciccotta |
The Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian non-profit legal group, hit Vassar College back this week after academics labeled it a "hate group."
Boston University Prof Sondra Crosby: Dentists Should Refuse to Help ICE Determine Migrants' Ages
By Tom Ciccotta |
Boston University Medical Professor: Dentists Should Refuse to Help ICE Determine Migrants' Ages
199 of Arizona's Top 200 Highest-Paid Public Employees Work in Higher Education
By Tom Ciccotta |
A new database published byArizonaCentralthat catalogs the salaries of public employees reveals that 199 of the top 200 highest-paid public employees work in higher education.
Poll: College Students Say Barack Obama Is the Best President in American History
By Tom Ciccotta |
A new poll revealed that college students believe that Barack Obama was the best president in United States history. The 22 percent of Students choosing Obama doubled the votes for George Washington.
Alleged Antifa Member Won't Be Charged for Attack on University of Washington College Republicans
By Tom Ciccotta |
18-year-old Ezra Brenner will not face charges in connection to his arrest for allegedly trying to chain the doorto a meeting room closed while the University of Washington College Republicans were inside.
UCLA Hosts Vigil to Draw Attention to Detention Centers
By Tom Ciccotta |
The University of California, Los Angeles, held vigils on campus in July to draw attention to the immigration detention centers along the Texas-Mexico border.
Baylor University Teams Up with Anti-Gun Organization for Children's Literacy Program
By Tom Ciccotta |
Christian institution Baylor University has formed an unusual alliance to run a literacy program for children with a social justice organization that wants to strip away gun rights in America.
74% of College Students Believe Trump Should Face a Second Mueller Investigation
By Tom Ciccotta |
A new poll suggests that an overwhelming majority of college students think that President Donald Trump should face additional investigation for obstruction of justice during the Mueller investigation.
Rutgers University Uses Public Funds to Defend Illegal Aliens in Court
By Tom Ciccotta |
The public Rutgers University is looking to hire a full-time staff attorney to defend illegal immigrants at a Newark courthouse.
Rep Doug Lamborn Blasts Colorado State University for Declaring Word 'America' Offensive
By Tom Ciccotta |
Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO) hit back hard against Colorado State University's claim that the words "America" and "American" are offensive.
Judge Tosses Lawsuit from Student Hit by Car at Anti-Trump Highway Protest
By Tom Ciccotta |
A San Diego judge has thrown out a lawsuit from a student who was hit by a moving vehicle during a protest against Donald Trump on the eight-lane I-5 freeway.
Columbia University Offers 'Stress Management' for Illegal Alien Students
By Tom Ciccotta |
Columbia University is offering various resources, including a "stress management" support group, to its illegal alien students.
Viral Patriotic Hockey Coach John Krupinsky Blasts Anti-American College Students
By Tom Ciccotta |
Hockey coach John Krupinsky of the Danbury Hat Tricks, who went viral last week for a video in which he told his players to respect the national anthem, condemned anti-American college students this week.
University of Alaska Faces Major Budget Cuts, Could Drop 40 Degree Programs
By Tom Ciccotta |
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy (R) has vetoed a new budget proposal for the University of Alaska, a decision which could lead to the loss of 700 jobs and 40 degree programs at just one of the institution's main campuses.
Watch: University of Miami Students Sign Hoax Petition to Ban 'Offensive' Hurricanes Mascot
By Tom Ciccotta |
Students at the University of Miami recently signed a fake petition in favor of banning the school's "Hurricanes" mascot because it is offensive.
UC Santa Barbara Teaching Assistant Under Fire for Saying Men Are Not Women
By Tom Ciccotta |
A teaching assistant at UC Santa Barbara has come under fire this summer over posts she has made on social media about transgender people. In one post, she said "There is no such thing as actually being transgender (a male woman or a female man).
Northeastern University President: Automation Will Kill 50% of Jobs
By Tom Ciccotta |
Northeastern University President Joseph Aoun argued recently that artificial intelligence and robotics will kill 50 percent of American jobs.
UC Berkeley Sends 'Message of Support' to Illegal Aliens
By Tom Ciccotta |
Administrators at UC Berkeley published a message of support for illegal alien students at the end of June.
University of Florida Student Claims He Was Attacked for MAGA Hat on July 4th
By Tom Ciccotta |
A student at the University of Florida claims that he was assaulted near campus on the Fourth of July because he was wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat.
Report: Google's 'Respectful Code' Policy Censors Politically Incorrect Terms
By Tom Ciccotta |
A new report suggests that Google will adopt a "respectful code" policy that will eliminate politically incorrect terms used at the company in its programming. The new policy bans common programming terminology like "master and slave," widely found in both software and hardware, to fight the "harmful effects of bias and discrimination.
Anti-Trump Hampshire College Struggles to Enroll Students
By Tom Ciccotta |
A small college in Massachusetts known for its opposition to President Donald Trump is fighting to keep its doors open with dwindling enrollment — including an incoming freshman class of 15 students.
Oberlin Refuses to Apologize to Gibson's Bakery to Avoid Offending Students
By Tom Ciccotta |
Oberlin College has refused to apologize to Gibson's Bakery after losing to the bakery in a multi-million dollar libel lawsuit to avoid offending students with "different perspectives.
Michigan State Basketball Players Cleared of Sexual Assault by Title IX Report
By Tom Ciccotta |
A Title IX report cleared a group of Michigan State University basketball players accused of gang rape.
U.S. Army War College Cancels Guest Speaker Critical of Islam
By Tom Ciccotta |
The United States Army War College canceled an event featuring a speaker that has criticized Islam.
Female Athlete Claims Retaliation After Fighting Transgender Athlete Policy
By Tom Ciccotta |
Selina Soule, a high school track athlete, filed a complaint with the Department of Education over new policies that allow transgender athletes to compete in women's track events.
Taylor University President Quits After Pence Invite Controversy
By Tom Ciccotta |
Taylor UniversityPresident Paul Haines resigned last week following controversy over his decision to invite Vice President Mike Pence to speak on the Christian campus located in Indiana.
Elizabeth Holmes Faces 2020 Fraud Trial over Theranos Collapse
By Tom Ciccotta |
Disgraced former CEO Elizabeth Holmes will stand trial for her role in the now infamous collapse of her startup Theranos, which falsely claimed that it had revolutionized medical blood testing.
Rutgers to Host 'Dismantling White Organizational Culture' Event
By Tom Ciccotta |
Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey, is scheduled to host an unusual event this week entitled "Recognizing and Dismantling White Organizational Culture."
George Washington High School to Erase 'Offensive' George Washington Mural
By Tom Ciccotta |
George Washington High School in San Francisco, California, plans to remove an "offensive" mural of George Washington. At a school board meeting this week, no board members spoke in defense of the historical art, which one speaker claims causes "visual offense.
UC Santa Cruz Will Remove 'Offensive' Bells from Campus
By Tom Ciccotta |
UC Santa Cruz has announced that it will remove historic bells from the "Spanish Missions" after members of the community called them offensive.
University of California Attacks Trump Administration's Restriction on Fetal Tissue Research
By Tom Ciccotta |
University of California System President Janet Napolitano released a statement condemning the Trump administration over new restrictions on fetal tissue research. UCSF, which lost a $2 million federal contract for fetal tissue research, says the decision is not based on "sound science.
Report: Asians Fear College 'Adversity Score' Will Harm Their Admission Chances
By Tom Ciccotta |
Some Asian-Americans are fearful that they recently announced "adversity score" will harm their chance of admission to college.