San Diego State University’s mascot, an Aztec, survived accusations of cultural appropriation and will remain as the university’s mascot until further notice.
Topic: PC culture
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).
College Shut Down for Two Days to Discuss Race Relations
Harvey Mudd College shut down classes for two days this week after sit-in protests led administrators to believe they need to cancel classes to discuss racial tensions.
University Disqualified Professor from Competition since Professor Won It Last Year
A college professor was disqualified from a university competition because… the professor won it last year.
Rice University Changes ‘Master’ Title to ‘Magister’ over Concerns of Racism
Rice University has changed the name used to describe heads of residential colleges, ‘master,’ to ‘magister.’ The university acknowledged that the term ‘master’ could offend people.
Colleges Try to Get Rid of Inconvenient Professors
Our friend George Leef wrote an insightful piece on how some college professors are working against their own in the name of political correctness and feminism: Consider Professor Dennis Gouws of Springfield College in Massachusetts….
Duquesne Students Worry an On-Campus Chick-Fil-A Creates Unsafe Environment for LGBT Students
Really? LGBT students will be fearful once a Chick-fil-A is built on Duquesne’s campus, claimed some student leaders.
University Lowers ‘Civility Flag’ when People are Offended
Waste of time? Arcadia University flies a ‘civility flag’ and lowers it for an entire week whenever someone is offended on-campus.
California High School Replaced Mirrors with ‘Notes of Affirmation’ in Girls’ Bathrooms
A California high school replaced mirrors in the girls’ bathrooms with ‘notes of affirmation’ such as ‘You are loved.’ Really?
Diversity Council’s White Supremacy Awareness Campaign Flops, Offends Fellow Students
Instead of its intended effect of creating constructive, inclusive dialogue, the recent effort to criticize white supremacy and racism at Gustavus Adolphus College fell flat on its face: Many students and others at Gustavus Adolphus…