A ‘Black Lives Matter’ themed vandalism incident defaced the “Silent Sam” monument at the University of North Carolina and the university is investigating it.
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University of Arizona Professor Suggested Queer Theory be Taught in Elementary Schools
Teaching ‘queer theory’ to children in elementary schools? That’s one suggestion from a professor at the University of Arizona.
NYU Official Mentions College Snowflakes and Holocaust Survivors in Column
College snowflakes are like Holocaust survivors? An official at NYU claimed that today’s college Millennials have traumatizing personal experiences, similar to those who suffered from the Holocaust.
Oxford University’s ‘Equality and Diversity Team’ Warns No Eye Contact is ‘Racial Microaggression’
Not making eye contact could lead to ‘racial micro aggression’ and mental health issues, warned Oxford University’s Equality and Diversity Team.
Catholic College Renamed Yoga Classes due to ‘Eastern Mysticism’ Material
A Catholic college renamed their yoga classes after there were doubts about its material, which some alleged were elements of “Eastern mysticism.”
Non-Student Created ‘No Black People Allowed’ Sign at USC
A race hoax took place at USC, where a non-student put up a sign that read, “No Black People Allowed.” The irony is that the person is African-American.
Professor Reported for Hypothetical Border Wall Question on an Exam
A hypothetical statistics exam question on a ‘border wall’ offended students at the University of Wisconsin, and the professor was reported to the administration.
Columbia University Students Demand Removal of Thomas Jefferson Statue
Thomas Jefferson is the “epitome of white supremacy,” students claimed at Columbia University.
San Diego State University Student Government Voted to Keep Aztec Mascot
San Diego State University’s mascot, an Aztec, survived accusations of cultural appropriation and will remain as the university’s mascot until further notice.
Professor Disinvited from Speaking Engagement for Not Using Gender Neutral Pronouns
A college disinvited a psychology professor from speaking on their college campus because he refuses to use gender neutral pronouns (such as replacing “he” and “she” with “xe).