More safe spaces for college students: The University of Wisconsin is working on building a new “safe space” for black students this semester, The Badger Herald reports. This safe space, a Black Cultural Center, is…
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George Washington University Offers ‘Diversity Cords’ for Graduation after Taking Workshops
Pins and graduation cords for eight weeks of workshops on diversity and inclusion! Participation trophies! The George Washington University is now offering a “diversity graduation cord” to students who complete at least eight weekly training…
Jungle Gorilla Images Convey Masculinity, Warned University of Kansas Administrator
Huh? A gorilla floor decaration shows off masculinity? An RA at the University of Kansas was advised against incorporating an image of a gorilla into a jungle-themed floor decoration because the animal apparently represents “a very masculine…
Clemson Reverses Decision to Censor ‘Harambe’ Memes on Campus
Censorship of free speech and a popular social media meme after the dead gorilla Harambe has been reversed at Clemson: Clemson University backtracked on a policy preventing students from posting Harambe memes on the doors…
Clemson Bans References to Dead Gorilla Harambe due to PC Concerns
Apparently, the popular internet sensation Harambe (the gorilla killed at a zoo after a child fell into its enclosure) is offending Clemson University administrators: A Clemson administrator sent an email to Resident Advisors (RAs) Friday…
Safe Space Discussion Isn’t Meant to be an Open Debate or Discussion at Maryland College
At the University of Maryland-Baltimore County (known by locals as UMBC), there will be a safe spaces discussion, but it’s not about an actual open discussion: The University of Maryland, Baltimore County is hosting a…
California Requires LGBT Indoctrination on America’s Youth
From the AFA Journal: …In California, a 2011 law required that LGBT content be included in social studies and history curriculum. The new material is being introduced to students as young as second graders this…
China’s Communist Government Now Demands Christian Churches’ Tithing
Tithing is now going to a Chinese provincial government from Chinese Christian churches. That’s not good news for religious liberty.
Target Boycott: Group Suggests the Boycott has Hurt Target’s Financials
From the American Family Association (AFA) Journal: The Target campaign began on April 21, and the company’s second quarter report was the first to reveal whether or not the boycott by 1.4 million consumers was…
College Admissions Association President Forced to Apologize for ‘All Lives Matter’ Remark
From the College Fix: Inside Higher Ed reports that Phillip Trout’s initial apology statement did not include the talismanic phrase “black lives matter.” He simply apologized for having “offended and hurt so many people” with words…