This is ridiculous, isn’t it? An update from FIRE: Last week, several news outlets reported that a student at the University of Tennessee (UT) received a zero on a quiz—a grade his professor justified because…
Topic: political correctness
UVA Professor ‘Agrees’ to Go On Leave after Criticizing ‘Black Lives Matter’
A college professor ‘agrees’ to go on leave after criticizing ‘Black Lives Matter’
Columbus Day: Celebrating American Exceptionalism, Not the PC Narratives
Below is a portion of a great piece at the National Review on why Christopher Columbus is important to American history and idea of American exceptionalism: One man, two narratives: 1. Born to a working-class…
Students Protest Allen West’s Use of ‘Radical Islam’ in Speech
At Saint Louis University, veteran (retired Marine), former congressman and political commentator Allen West was speaking about radical Islam. But, some students took issue with it and planned a walk-out, which plan they executed during…
UCLA Holds Inclusive Language Workshop for Freshmen Students
More political correctness over at UCLA: A UCLA event that was heavily encouraged for first-year students suggested that black students may fall victim to police brutality and told students to make sure they use inclusive…
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 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…
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…
Black Lives Matter Protesters Disrupt Open Debate, Shout Down Debaters at Michigan
Free speech is for no one, especially if you’re not bowing to the ‘Black Lives Matter’ agitators at the University of Michigan: Holding signs with statements such as “my life is not a debate” and…
University of Vermont is Flying a ‘Black Lives Matter’ Flag on their campus
Is this offensive, to fly a ‘Black Lives Matter’ flag on a college campus with the American flag? The University of Vermont’s Burlington campus is flying a Black Lives Matter flag alongside both the American…