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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.
Former College Professor Sues Marvel, Claims He Is 'Black Panther' Author
By Tom Ciccotta |
A former professor at Wiley College in Texas is suing Marvel Studios and the Walt Disney Company over his claim that he is the original author of theBlack Panther movie.
Former UCLA Gynecologist Facing Sexual Misconduct Charges from Patients
By Tom Ciccotta |
A former gynecologist at the University of California, Los Angeles, is facing sexual misconduct charges from two patients.
Georgia Gwinnett College Students Call for Firing of Professor Who Criticized Illegal Immigration
By Tom Ciccotta |
A professor at Georgia Gwinnett College has come under fire from students for his perspective on illegal immigration.
Students Want Legal Immigrant Professor Fired for Criticizing Illegal Immigration
By Tom Ciccotta |
A professor at Georgia Gwinnett College has come under fire from students for his perspective on illegal immigration.
Hidden Camera Videos of Oregon State Students Found on Porn Site
By Tom Ciccotta |
The Oregon State University Department of Public Safety informed students that an unknown individual was filming women around campus without their knowledge and uploading the videos to porn sites.
UC Berkeley Hasn't Had a Conservative Commencement Speaker in 10 Years
By Tom Ciccotta |
A recent analysis revealed that UC Berkeley has not hosted a conservative commencement speaker in ten years.
Catholic Georgetown University Celebrates LGBT Pride Month
By Tom Ciccotta |
Georgetown University, a Catholic University, hosts several pride celebration events each year through its LGBTQ resource center.
Catholic Georgetown University Celebrates LGBT Pride Month
By MixedTimes |
Georgetown University, a Catholic University, hosts several pride celebration events each year through its LGBTQ resource center.
Alabama Legislature Bans 'Free Speech Zones' On College Campuses
By Tom Ciccotta |
In a victory for the First Amendment on campus, a bill that will effectively ban "free speech zones" on Alabama college campuses passed last week.
Alabama Legislature Bans 'Free Speech Zones' On College Campuses
By MixedTimes |
In a victory for the First Amendment on campus, a bill that will effectively ban "free speech zones" on Alabama college campuses passed last week.
Hillary Clinton Bashes President Trump in Hunter College Commencement Speech
By Tom Ciccotta |
Hillary Clinton used her recent commencement address at Hunter College to criticize President Donald Trump.
NYU Cancels Class by Former 'New Yorker' Fact-Checker Who Smeared ICE Agent as Nazi
By Tom Ciccotta |
New York University has canceled a scheduled course by formerNew Yorkerfact-checker Talia Lavin, who smeared an ICE Agent as a Nazi based incorrectly on the disabled veteran's unit tattoo.
University of Colorado Denver Offers 'Problematizing Whiteness' Course
By Tom Ciccotta |
The University of Colorado Denver currently offers a course entitled "Problematizing Whiteness."
Ohio Public Library to Offer 'Drag 101' Class for Teenagers
By Tom Ciccotta |
The Delaware County District Library in Delaware, Ohio, is gearing up to host a "Drag 101" class for local teenagers.
Mississippi State Professor Uses Exam to Blast Chick-fil-A for Promoting American Values
By Tom Ciccotta |
A philosophy professor at Mississippi State University was caught injecting his progressive politics into his Business Ethics exam questions by basing an exam question on criticism of Chick-fil-A for a "so-called commitment to 'traditional American values.
The Top 5 Craziest Campus Stories for the Spring Semester
By Tom Ciccotta |
College campuses around the country doubled down on their "social justice" insanity in 2019. Here some of our favorite stories from the campus beat from 2019's spring semester.
Report: Non-Elite Universities Give Grads Upwards Mobility
By MixedTimes |
A new report suggests that non-elite universities around the country are giving students a chance at high-paying career.
Facebook Rejects Ad for Dennis Prager's 'No Safe Spaces' Screening as 'Partisan'
By Tom Ciccotta |
Facebook has rejected an advertisement for a screening of Dennis Prager's new filmNo Safe Spaces over a charter school's refusal to identify the event as "partisan."
Former Delaware State Prof Loses Lawsuit Claiming He Was Fired for Being 'Too Black'
By Tom Ciccotta |
A former Delaware State University professor has lost a wrongful termination lawsuit in which he claimed that he was fired for being "too black."
Purdue PhD Student Claims He Was Forced Out of Program for His Christian Faith
By Tom Ciccotta |
A former Ph.D. candidate at Purdue University claims that he was forced out of the program for his Christian faith.
Antioch Professor: 'Game of Thrones' Pushes 'White Supremacy'
By Tom Ciccotta |
A professor at Antioch University in California argued this month that Game of Thronesencourages its audience to embrace white supremacy.
Yale Professor: Photo of Buttigieg and Husband Is 'Heterosexual'
By Tom Ciccotta |
A Yale women's studies professor argued that a TIME magazine photo of Pete Buttigieg and his husband is marked by its "heterosexuality."
Silicon Valley Real Estate Is So Expensive that Some People Are Living in RVs
By Tom Ciccotta |
The residential real estate surrounding Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California, is now so expensive that many locals have been forced to live in vans and RVs.
Study: 75 American Colleges Offer Black-Only Graduation Ceremonies
By Tom Ciccotta |
A study by the National Association of Scholars revealed that at least 75 American colleges have black-only graduation ceremonies and 43 percent of surveyed colleges offer segregated residential halls.
Poll: Women More Likely Than Men to Favor Blacklisting Speech on Campus
By Tom Ciccotta |
A new poll reveals that female students are more likely than male students to think it is acceptable to shout down or "deplatform" controversial campus speakers.
University of Minnesota Offers Scholarship for Illegal Immigrants
By Tom Ciccotta |
The University of Minnesota is reportedly planning to offer a scholarship to illegal immigrants through the Minnesota Dream Act of 2013.
92% of Political Donations from Professors in Rashida Tlaib's District Went to Democrats
By Tom Ciccotta |
A new study reveals that 92 percent of professors in Rep. Rashida Tlaib's (D-MI) district that made political donations between 2017 and 2018 donated to Democrats. Almost 98 percent of donations from college administrators also went to Democrats and Democrat organizations.
Christian Student Group Wins Lawsuit with University of Colorado
By Tom Ciccotta |
The University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) has settled a lawsuit with a Christian student group which forces the university to recognize the group as an official student organization.
San Francisco Bans Government Use of Facial Recognition Surveillance Cameras
By Tom Ciccotta |
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors voted this week to outlaw facial recognition surveillance technology that they say could have been used by the city government to invade on the privacy of its citizens.
Burger King Mocked for Mental Health Meals
By Tom Ciccotta |
Burger King sparked criticism and mockery on social media for a new product line called "Real Meals" that was launched it coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month.
Only 58 Percent of Georgetown Students Voted on Slavery Reparations Proposal
By Tom Ciccotta |
Only 58 percent of Georgetown University students voted on the resolution that created a "slavery reparations" fund that will be tacked onto tuition costs.
Bill Maher Blasts Free College Proposals: 'Nothing Is Free'
By Tom Ciccotta |
Leftist comedian Bill Maher condemned free college proposals during his show last week.
Black Pro-Life Speaker Faces Smoke Bomb Attack at University of Texas
By Tom Ciccotta |
Blackpro-life activist Ryan Bomberger faced a smoke bomb attack during a lecture at the University of Texas at Austin this week.
College Admissions Bribe Scandal: Family Who Paid $1.2 Million to Get Daughter into Yale Revealed
By Tom Ciccotta |
TheNew York Times revealed this week that the parents of former Yale student Sherry Guo allegedly paid $1.2 million to have their daughter admitted into the Ivy League university.
Report: Lori Loughlin Worries that College Admissions Scam Is Ruining Her Legacy
By Tom Ciccotta |
A source close to Lori Loughlin claims that the actress is concerned that the college admissions scandal she is charged with taking part in is ruining her legacy.
Trinity College Professor: 'Whiteness Is Terrorism'
By Tom Ciccotta |
Controversial Trinity College Professor Johnny Eric Williams wrote that "whiteness is terrorism" in a recent social media post. Underscoring the extremism present on many college campuses, Williams claimed his comments are"not controversial in the academy.
Students Are Sharing Footage of College Professors Acting Silly
By Tom Ciccotta |
Students around the country are sharing footage of their professors acting silly to point out that their high school teachers were wrong about the seriousness of college.
Report: Lori Loughlin's Daughters Facing Criminal Investigation for Admissions Scam
By Tom Ciccotta |
Several sources told theDaily Mail on Wednesday that Lori Loughlin's daughters, Olivia Jade and Isabella Giannulli, are now facing a criminal investigation into their knowledge on the college admissions scandal.
Harvard University Architecture Historian: Notre-Dame Burning Down Is 'Act of Liberation'
By Tom Ciccotta |
Harvard University Professor Patricio del Real toldRolling Stonethis week that the burning of the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris was an "act of liberation."
UArts Students Call for Camille Paglia's Firing over Transgenderism Stance, #MeToo Movement
By Tom Ciccotta |
Students at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia have circulated a petition that calls for the firing of celebrated instructor Camille Paglia.
High School Suspends Students for Posting Photos from Gun Range on Social Media
By Tom Ciccotta |
A New Jersey high school has come under fire for its decision to suspend two students over their decision to post photos from a gun range on their Snapchat account.
Federal Truman Scholarship Awarded to Zero Conservative Students in 2018
By Tom Ciccotta |
A new analysis by The College Fix this week reveals that the federal Truman Scholarship was only awarded to leftist students in 2018. None of the 59 recipients identified as a conservative American.
Texas Tech Medical School Will No Longer Use Race in Admissions
By Tom Ciccotta |
Texas Tech University Medical School announced this week that they will no longer consider race as a factor in the admissions process.
Amazon Announces 'Go' Retail Stores Will Accept Cash to Avoid 'Discrimination'
By Tom Ciccotta |
Amazon announced to employees this week that its "cashierless" Go stores will begin to accept cash in order to avoid discriminating against those who don't have a smartphone or bank account.
Report: Lori Loughlin's Daughter Olivia Jade Was Aware of College Admissions Scam
By Tom Ciccotta |
According to court documents, Lori Loughlin's daughter Olivia Jade was included on at least one email conversation between her parents and allege college admissions scam operator William "Rick" Singer.
Report: Report: Father Bought Harvard Coach's House for 2x Its Market Value as Suspected Admissions Bribe as Suspected Admissions Bribe
By Tom Ciccotta |
According to reports, Maryland businessman Jie Zhao purchased the home of the Harvard fencing coach for twice the market value allegedly to help his son gain admission to the prestigious university.
Report: Report: Father Bought Harvard Coach's House for 2x Its Market Value as Suspected Admissions Bribe
By Tom Ciccotta |
According to reports, Maryland businessman Jie Zhao purchased the home of the Harvard fencing coach for twice the market value allegedly to help his son gain admission to the prestigious university.
Report: Father Bought Harvard Coach's House for 2x Its Market Value as Suspected Admissions Bribe
By Tom Ciccotta |
According to reports, Maryland businessman Jie Zhao purchased the home of the Harvard fencing coach for twice the market value allegedly to help his son gain admission to the prestigious university.
MIT Cuts Ties with Huawei and ZTE after U.S. Launches Investigations
By Tom Ciccotta |
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology cut ties with Chinese technology manufacturers Huawei and ZTE this week after the US launched federal investigations into both companies.
Illinois Bill Would Ban College Application Questions About Criminal History
By Tom Ciccotta |
A new bill in the Illinois General Assembly would ban college application questions that ask about an applicant's criminal history.
Kentucky Lawmakers Pass Legislation to Expand Speech Rights on Campus
By Tom Ciccotta |
Kentucky lawmakers recently passed legislation that is designed to protect free speech on public university campuses in the state.
University of Michigan Prof. Threatens to Sue Student Government for Accusing Him of 'Bigotry'
By Tom Ciccotta |
University of Michigan-Flint Professor Mark J. Perry has threatened to sue the student government for defamation after they accused him of "hate and bigotry" in a public statement.
Cambridge Killed Jordan Peterson Fellowship over Fan's Anti-Islam T-Shirt
By Tom Ciccotta |
The University of Cambridge canceled Jordan Peterson's appointment to a fellowship position over a photo of him and a fan who was wearing an anti-Islam t-shirt.
Feminist Site Accuses Professor Lauren Duca of Harassing Coworkers, Fat Shaming
By Tom Ciccotta |
According to a new report, feminist and NYU Professor Lauren Duca left her job at the Huffington Post in 2015 after it was revealed that she had allegedly harassed coworkers from anonymous online accounts.
College Admissions Bribe Scandal: USC Students Linked to Scam Not Permitted to Register for Classes
By Tom Ciccotta |
The University of Southern California announced this week that all students that are linked to the ongoing college admissions scandal will not be permitted to register for fall classes until investigations are complete.
Congressmen Propose College Affordability Bill in Response to Admissions Bribe Scandal
By Tom Ciccotta |
In response to the college admissions bribery scandal, House lawmakers have proposed a bill that they say would help students pay off their student loan debt.
Harvard Law Professor Defends His Decision to Represent Harvey Weinstein
By Tom Ciccotta |
Harvard Law School Professor Ronald S. Sullivan Jr. is defending his controversial decision to represent alleged Hollywood abuser Harvey Weinstein.
Mike Rowe on College Bribery Scam: Cost of College Is the Real Scandal
By Tom Ciccotta |
Mike Rowe chimed in on the college bribery scandal this week, making the case that the cost of attending college is a bigger issue in the United States.
College Admissions Bribe Scandal: Lori Loughlin's Daughters Drop Out of USC over 'Bullying'
By Tom Ciccotta |
Lori Loughlin's daughters have reportedly decided not to return to the University of Southern California, blaming potential bullying by classmates and the media.
Obama Family Tennis Coach Allegedly Accepted $2.7 Million as Part of College Admissions Scam
By Tom Ciccotta |
The Obama family tennis coach, who has also coached at multiple universities, allegedly pocketed $2.7 million as part of America's largest college admissions scam.
Boston U Says It Is 'Dangerous' for White People to Treat Everyone Equally
By Tom Ciccotta |
A guest lecturer at Boston University last week told students that it is "dangerous" for white students to not see race.
Reed College Claims 'Make America Great Again' Is 'White Supremacy'
By Tom Ciccotta |
A training seminar at Reed College this year included a graphic that suggests that the phrase "Make America Great Again" is an example of "covert white supremacy.
Harvard Hires Diversity Officer as School Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Verdict
By Tom Ciccotta |
Harvard University, which will soon receive a verdict in an admissions discrimination lawsuit brought by Asian-Americans, is effectively doubling down on its "diversity" values.
LISTEN: Florida School Bus Aide Rips MAGA Hat Off Student's Head
By Tom Ciccotta |
Florida police are investigating a public school bus aide who allegedly ripped a "Make America Great Again" hat off the head of a 14-year-old student.
College of Charleston Professor: Excluding Transgender Women from Sports Is Like Excluding Black Women
By Tom Ciccotta |
Professor Rachel McKinnon at The College of Charleston, a transgender athlete, is making the case that excluding transgender women from sports is the same as excluding black women.
Peer-Reviewed Journal: Books by Dr. Seuss Are Racist
By Tom Ciccotta |
A new study from a peer-reviewed academic journal says that classicchildren's books written by Dr. Seuss are racist.
Christian Dean at Rider University Resigns in Protest of Campus Chick-fil-A Ban
By Tom Ciccotta |
A dean at Rider University resigned from her post as a protest over the administration's decision to ban Chick-fil-A from campus. CynthiaNewman, the dean of the Rider College of Business, said in a statement that her values as a Christian align with those of Chick-fil-A, values Rider feels have "not sufficiently progressed enough" to fit in on campus.
University of California Schools Now Require 'Diversity Contributions' from Math Professors
By Tom Ciccotta |
Applicants for teaching positions at the University of California's many campuses now have to prove their commitment to the institution's various "diversity" initiatives.
Report: President Trump's Cabinet as Diverse as Yale University's
By Tom Ciccotta |
A new report reveals that President Donald Trump's cabinet is as diverse at Yale University's cabinet.
Harvard Probes Faculty Member Representing Harvey Weinstein in Court
By Tom Ciccotta |
Harvard Law School Professor Ronald S. Sullivan is facing an investigation by the university over his decision to represent disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein in court.
Christian Sues Wisconsin College for Banning Her Jesus-Themed Valentine's Cards
By Tom Ciccotta |
A Christian activist is now suing Northeast Wisconsin Technical College after it restricted her freedom to hand out Jesus-themed Valentine's Day cards on campus.
Folsom College Reports Cartoon Frog to Local Police as Act of Hate
By Tom Ciccotta |
Officials at Folsom College in California reported a printout of Pepe the Frog to local police, accusing the student who posted it on campus of an act of hate.
University of Iowa Cancels 'Whiteness' Workshop After Criticism
By Tom Ciccotta |
The University of Iowa has canceled a scheduled "whiteness" workshop after it received criticism and scrutiny from the community.
New York Would 'Absolutely' Penalize Tesla for Missing Job Targets
By Tom Ciccotta |
New York state announced this week that it will penalize Tesla and Panasonic if they don't hit the employment targets at their massive shared facility in Buffalo, which was largely built with taxpayer funds.
Bolsonaro: Erase 'Marxist Rubbish' from Brazilian Colleges
By Tom Ciccotta |
Brazilian President Jair M. Bolsonsarohas called to combat "Marxist rubbish" in universities, claiming that higher education should "form citizens and not more political militants."
Georgetown University Students May Face Student Fee to Pay Slavery Reparations
By Tom Ciccotta |
Georgetown University students may soon be paying slavery reparations as part of a new student fee.
Woke Game Community Manager/Streamer Arrested in Child Sex Sting Op
By Tom Ciccotta |
Popular Twitch streamer and game developer Thomas Cheung was arrested on Monday as part of a child sex sting operation conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Praises Bitcoin as 'Native to Internet Ideals'
By Tom Ciccotta |
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey offered some strong praise of Bitcoin in a series of tweets on Tuesday. Dorsey pointed out Bitcoin's "strong brand" and resiliency.
New Zealand Lecturer: Surfers Need to 'Redistribute' Quality Waves
By Tom Ciccotta |
A lecturer from New Zealand is recently argued in an academic paper that surfers need to "redistribute" quality waves to "vulnerable surfers."
Western Kentucky U Sponsors Service Trips - but Not for Christian Groups
By Tom Ciccotta |
Western Kentucky University has allegedly refused to sponsor Christian service trips despite sponsoring trips from progressive groups for "social justice" service.
Belmont University Plays 'F*ck Donald Trump' Song During Student Event
By Tom Ciccotta |
A recently leaked video shows footage of an event at Belmont University, which featured guest speaker Dr. Joseph Morgan playing a song with the lyrics "Fuck Donald Trump.
Belmont University Guest Speaker Plays 'F*ck Donald Trump' Song During Student Event
By Tom Ciccotta |
A recently leaked video shows footage of an event at Belmont University, which featured guest speaker Dr. Joseph Morgan playing a song with the lyrics "Fuck Donald Trump.
Report: Many Universities Allow Sexual Relationships Between Professors and Students
By Tom Ciccotta |
A recently released report suggests that many American universities allow for sexual relationships between students and professors.
New York's Prestigious Cooper Union Hosts 'Whiteness' of Buildings Lecture
By Tom Ciccotta |
The prestigious Cooper Union School,a private college in New York City, hosted a bizarre lecture on Tuesday about the "whiteness" of architecture.
California College 'Discontinues' Pledge of Allegiance Because of 'White Nationalism'
By Tom Ciccotta |
The president of the Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees has stopped reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at board meeting over its ties to "white nationalism.
Community College Prof. Fired for Comparing School Officials to Nazis
By Tom Ciccotta |
A Connecticut community college professor was fired this week after comparing the college's administrators to Nazis.
Dartmouth Prof. Argues in Favor of 'Doxxing' Covington Catholic Students
By Tom Ciccotta |
Dartmouth Prof. Argues in Favor of 'Doxxing' Covington Catholic Students
UC Davis Students: Memorial Photo of Slain Officer Natalie Corona Offends Black Lives Matter
By Tom Ciccotta |
Students at the University of California, Davis, are arguing that a memorial photograph of slain officer Natalie Corona is offensive and "disrespectful" to the Black Lives Matter movement.
College Students Push to Censor Porn on Campus Internet Service
By Tom Ciccotta |
Students at two major Catholic universities are making a push to have pornography censored from their campus internet services.
Activist Says Harvard Violated Title IX with Attacks on Masculinity
By Tom Ciccotta |
Activist Kursat Christoff Pekgoz has filed a Title IX complaint against Harvard University for its recent attacks on "traditional masculinity."
WATCH: Sketch Mocks Expensive Higher Education Programs, Praises Trade School
By Tom Ciccotta |
A humorous sketch video from We the Internet TV mocks expensive graduate programs in women's studies and journalism and praises trade school.
WSJ: Amazon Wants to 'Own the System' with Publishing House
By Tom Ciccotta |
Amazon, which has been the world's largest bookseller for over two decades, recently launched a publishing house that could permanently change the book industry.
BYU Apologizes After Posting Photo of White Students Dressed as Tacos
By Tom Ciccotta |
Brigham Young University apologized this week after it faced criticism for an Instagram post featuring two white students dressed as tacos.
Stanford Student Newspaper Admits Progressive Bias in Leaked Documents
By Tom Ciccotta |
Recently leaked documents suggest that the students behind the Stanford University newspaper are intentionally tainting their work with a progressive bias.
Ursinus College Professor: Students Want to Be Treated as Children
By Tom Ciccotta |
Ursinus College Professor Jonathan Marks argued in a recent column that college students want to be treated like children. He snidely suggests Fresno State University, which has adopted a new policy about being kind of fellow students, should adopt Barney the Purple Dinosaur as a mascot.