Now that the President is poised to sign the repeal of the ban on homosexuals serving in the U. S. military, academics are prepared to welcome the armed forces they have banned from their campuses with open arms, at least metaphorically.
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The Mild, Mild West
It turns out that John Wayne movies might be more accurate than American history textbooks.
Post-Secondary Education
Is the Washington Post’s for-profit educational subsidiary not only carrying the loss-amassing institution but also aggressively recruiting veterans with hype and glory?
Christmas at Katyn
The people of Poland got an early Christmas present this year.
Elites Ignore Actual Crisis
When it comes to genuine crises, the elites are usually the last to know.
Night of the Living RINOs
“At least Nixon didn’t spend his retirement advising his party to have more Watergate scandals.” W. James Antle III, in The American Conservative, on the re-emergence of former President George W. Bush.
Feds to the Rescue?
Professors still believe that the woes that afflict higher education can be solved through federal intervention.
Looking For The Silver Lining
On Monday, November 29, 2010, the Illinois Supreme Court decided not to hear Professor Thomas Klocek’s appeal, bringing an end to his five-year suit against DePaul University for destroying his reputation.
COLLEGE SCAM?
A national debate is growing over the importance of a college degree, and how much it helps graduates to live a better life.
Earmarking Artificial Growth
In an age of limits, colleges and universities are expanding, with the aid of taxpayers with increasingly limited resources.
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College Suspends Classes to Discuss ‘Sports Privilege’ in Workshops
Huh? Yes, a college suspended classes to discuss how sports culture exudes white privilege: Williams College recently hosted a day of workshops on power and privilege where students discussed how American sports have “consistently reflected…
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Texas State University Student Government Bill to Ban Safe Spaces Criticized as ‘Obstruction’
The bill put forward by the student government at Texas State University would ban safe spaces, which is an excuse for students, administrators and faculty to repress free speech in the name of possibly offending…
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Student Government at Miami Dade College Urged Classmates to Lobby against Obamacare Repeal
Activism on college campuses are very one-sided. This from Campus Reform: Student government officials at Miami Dade College urged classmates to lobby against President Trump’s executive order preparing for the full repeal and replacement of…
Several Universities Hold ‘Tunnels of Oppression’ to Simulate Racism
Lee University, Southern Illinois University, and Washington State University are several universities that held “Tunnel of Oppression,” where students undergo simulations of misogynist and racist remarks by those in charge. Does that sound like a good…
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University’s History Department Signs Petition to Condemn Trump Immigration Executive Order
From the New University, the official campus newspaper at the University of California-Irvine: Nearly 60 faculty, staff, and graduate students of the History Department at UCI signed a statement on change.org condemning the executive order…
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Go Figure: Audience at George Washington University Debate Lean Anti-Trump
From Campus Reform: The debate—titled “Give Trump a Chance?”—featured David Frum, senior editor for The Atlantic, and Brennan Center for Justice President Michael Waldman arguing against giving the president a chance, with Bloomberg View columnist…
Pepperdine Plans to Remove Christopher Columbus Statue, but Faces a Petition to Stop Removal
From The College Fix: Pepperdine University is planning to remove a statue of Christopher Columbus after student complaints — but it won’t happen without a fight. Conservative nationally syndicated radio talk show host Dennis Prager’s…
British Christian “Imperialism” led to Zionism and Israel’s Creation, Professors Claim
The Modern Language Association held a panel discussion of professors who were critical of Zionism and Israel and sympathetic of the Palestinian effort to create a Palestinian state. The four professors focused on the origins…
Pew Research: Education Levels Vary by Religion
From AFA Journal: Pew Research revealed in a December 2016 report titled “Religion and Education Around the World” that educational attainment varies by religion. Overall, Jews and Christians are the most educated. On average, Jews…
University of Wisconsin Celebrated Hijab-Wearing
From AFA Journal: On November 30, women students at University of Wisconsin-Madison met to receive headscarves to wear throughout the day. It was Hijab for a Day, sponsored by University of Wisconsin Muslim Student Association…