Faculty Lounge Really?! Loyola Maryland University Calls ‘Party in the USA’ Theme ‘Divisive’ Spencer Irvine November 28, 2016 Since when is patriotism offensive or ‘divisive’? Apparently, it’s after a Republican wins the White House, at least to administrators…
Perspectives Thanksgiving Still Remains on the American Calendar, For Now Malcolm A. Kline November 24, 2016 Interestingly, Thanksgiving has remained relatively unscathed as progressives try to remake the American calendar. Maybe they because don’t want to…
Faculty Lounge Remember This? Florida State University RA Defends Thanksgiving Display that Criticized Pilgrims Spencer Irvine This was news from over a week ago, but it’s a good review of the ridiculousness on college campuses: From…
Perspectives The Origin of Political Correctness Malcolm A. Kline November 18, 2016 If you wonder where the politically correct malady that afflicts America came from, Boston University professor emeritus Angelo M. Codevilla…
Faculty Lounge Florida State University RA Defends Thanksgiving Display that Criticized Pilgrims Spencer Irvine November 10, 2016 From Campus Reform: Campus Reform initially reported on the display’s hostility towards the Pilgrims, promoting “facts” such as “Native Americans…
Perspectives Where Political Correctness Originated Malcolm A. Kline November 9, 2016 If you wonder where the politically correct malady that afflicts America came from, Boston University professor emeritus Angelo M. Codevilla…
Faculty Lounge Emerson College Bans the Word ‘Anchorman’ from Communications School Spencer Irvine November 5, 2016 Emerson College has gone all-politically-correct by banning the word ‘anchorman’, apparently.
Faculty Lounge Don’t Say ‘Man Up’ or Other Gender-Related Phrases because They’re Offensive, Chico Athletes say Spencer Irvine October 31, 2016 From Campus Reform: Students at California State University-Chico are being treated to an educational campaign instructing them to avoid phrases like…
Faculty Lounge Smith College Spends Money to Hire Firm to Run Bias Response Hotline 24/7 Spencer Irvine October 30, 2016 Sounds like a bad use of tuition money, right? The Sophian reports that EthicsPoint is a third-party service that is…
Faculty Lounge Florida State University says a Harambe Gorilla Costume is ‘Cultural Appropriation’ Spencer Irvine October 24, 2016 Huh?! Really? A gorilla costume is offensive? Florida State University is reminding students in one residence hall to avoid wearing…
Faculty Lounge Sexual Harassment Complaint for Student Writing the Wrong Name on a Quiz at University of Tennessee Spencer Irvine October 21, 2016 This is ridiculous, isn’t it? An update from FIRE: Last week, several news outlets reported that a student at the…
Faculty Lounge UVA Professor ‘Agrees’ to Go On Leave after Criticizing ‘Black Lives Matter’ Spencer Irvine October 12, 2016 A college professor ‘agrees’ to go on leave after criticizing ‘Black Lives Matter’
