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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Virginia Foxx's Focus on Antisemitism on College Campuses Has Raised Her Profile

Virginia Foxx, a long-standing Republican congresswoman, gained visibility through her campaign against antisemitism on college campuses, guided by her Baptist church teachings and experiences in education. [ more ]
Intelligencer
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Why President Biden Is Correct to Denounce Campus Antisemitism

President Biden addressed the surge of antisemitism on campuses, emphasizing the complexity of the issue and the challenges faced by Jewish students. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Education

How to Define Antisemitism' Is a Subject of Bitter Debate.

The challenge of defining and confronting antisemitism on college campuses. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden decries surge of antisemitism since the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel

President Biden condemns antisemitic incidents on college campuses during Days of Remembrance, linking Holocaust atrocities to recent events and emphasizing the importance of combating hate.
Biden reiterates the need to address antisemitism and hate speech on college campuses, emphasizing the right to free speech while condemning threats of violence.
Biden highlights his personal motivation to combat antisemitism, referencing his family's acknowledgment of Holocaust horrors as a driving force in his decision to run for president. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Warns of Ferocious' Surge in Antisemitism in Holocaust Remembrance Speech

President Biden condemns rising antisemitism on college campuses in the wake of protests and reaffirms support for Israel. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden fails test on pro-Hamas thuggery at colleges - prez as bankrupt on morality as he is on policy

President Biden addressed anti-Israel protests on college campuses late, giving a lukewarm response that failed to directly confront the issue. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Virginia Foxx's Focus on Antisemitism on College Campuses Has Raised Her Profile

Virginia Foxx, a long-standing Republican congresswoman, gained visibility through her campaign against antisemitism on college campuses, guided by her Baptist church teachings and experiences in education. [ more ]
Intelligencer
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Why President Biden Is Correct to Denounce Campus Antisemitism

President Biden addressed the surge of antisemitism on campuses, emphasizing the complexity of the issue and the challenges faced by Jewish students. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Education

How to Define Antisemitism' Is a Subject of Bitter Debate.

The challenge of defining and confronting antisemitism on college campuses. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden decries surge of antisemitism since the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel

President Biden condemns antisemitic incidents on college campuses during Days of Remembrance, linking Holocaust atrocities to recent events and emphasizing the importance of combating hate.
Biden reiterates the need to address antisemitism and hate speech on college campuses, emphasizing the right to free speech while condemning threats of violence.
Biden highlights his personal motivation to combat antisemitism, referencing his family's acknowledgment of Holocaust horrors as a driving force in his decision to run for president. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Warns of Ferocious' Surge in Antisemitism in Holocaust Remembrance Speech

President Biden condemns rising antisemitism on college campuses in the wake of protests and reaffirms support for Israel. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden fails test on pro-Hamas thuggery at colleges - prez as bankrupt on morality as he is on policy

President Biden addressed anti-Israel protests on college campuses late, giving a lukewarm response that failed to directly confront the issue. [ more ]
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#student-protests
The Nation
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

On Student Protests and Elected Officials

College campuses are crucial in driving social movements, with recent protests showcasing a strong call for freedom for Palestinians and an end to violence in Gaza. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
Education

Colleges brace for more protests as graduation season approaches

Tensions rise on college campuses as student protests clash with graduation celebrations. [ more ]
The Nation
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

On Student Protests and Elected Officials

College campuses are crucial in driving social movements, with recent protests showcasing a strong call for freedom for Palestinians and an end to violence in Gaza. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
Education

Colleges brace for more protests as graduation season approaches

Tensions rise on college campuses as student protests clash with graduation celebrations. [ more ]
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#protests
New York Post
1 month ago
Education

Pursue anti-Israel 'outside agitators' disrupting colleges - and end the nonsense for good

Protests on college campuses are not spontaneous and do not represent the majority of students, but rather are influenced by organized outside groups. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago
Education

A weekend of arrests and commencement disruptions over Israel-Gaza

The conflict over the war in Gaza impacted college campuses during graduation ceremonies, leading to protests and intervention by law enforcement. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over the war in Gaza

President Biden defends right to protest but emphasizes the importance of maintaining order on college campuses amidst unrest over the war in Gaza. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Gaza war protests erupt in violence, chaos at some U.S. campuses but remain peaceful in Bay Area

Protests over the war in Gaza led to clashes at some campuses, but remained peaceful at universities in the Bay Area. [ more ]
FlowingData
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Counts for pro-Palestinian college protests increasing

Protests on college campuses are increasing, as shown by maps and packed-circle charts over three weeks. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Education

Columbia begins suspending students in protest camp

Protests over Israel-Hamas war spreading on college campuses, leading to clashes and arrests. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Education

Pursue anti-Israel 'outside agitators' disrupting colleges - and end the nonsense for good

Protests on college campuses are not spontaneous and do not represent the majority of students, but rather are influenced by organized outside groups. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago
Education

A weekend of arrests and commencement disruptions over Israel-Gaza

The conflict over the war in Gaza impacted college campuses during graduation ceremonies, leading to protests and intervention by law enforcement. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over the war in Gaza

President Biden defends right to protest but emphasizes the importance of maintaining order on college campuses amidst unrest over the war in Gaza. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Gaza war protests erupt in violence, chaos at some U.S. campuses but remain peaceful in Bay Area

Protests over the war in Gaza led to clashes at some campuses, but remained peaceful at universities in the Bay Area. [ more ]
FlowingData
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Counts for pro-Palestinian college protests increasing

Protests on college campuses are increasing, as shown by maps and packed-circle charts over three weeks. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Education

Columbia begins suspending students in protest camp

Protests over Israel-Hamas war spreading on college campuses, leading to clashes and arrests. [ more ]
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#pro-palestinian-protests
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
New York City

Police move in to clear NYU encampment, US campus arrests grow to 2,200 in pro-Palestinian protests

Pro-Palestinian protests lead to arrests at college campuses across the U.S., with police using riot gear and tactics to disperse encampments. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Scenes From the Student Protests Churning Across the Country

Tensions are rising at pro-Palestinian student encampments on college campuses, leading to increased security measures and arrests. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Education

How today's college protests echo history : Consider This from NPR

Pro-Palestinian protests and encampments surge on college campuses across the U.S. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

What students say about the protests rocking their campuses

Pro-Palestinian protests create ideological battleground on college campuses, impacting students' lives and evoking mixed feelings of solidarity, discomfort, and concern. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Boston

Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters at USC, UT-Austin and Emerson College

Protests for Palestine continue on college campuses, leading to arrests and police responses. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
NYC politics

What's News, Breaking: Thursday, April 25, 2024

Some pro-Palestinian protesters at college campuses may be outside agitators according to Mayor Eric Adams. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
New York City

Police move in to clear NYU encampment, US campus arrests grow to 2,200 in pro-Palestinian protests

Pro-Palestinian protests lead to arrests at college campuses across the U.S., with police using riot gear and tactics to disperse encampments. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Scenes From the Student Protests Churning Across the Country

Tensions are rising at pro-Palestinian student encampments on college campuses, leading to increased security measures and arrests. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Education

How today's college protests echo history : Consider This from NPR

Pro-Palestinian protests and encampments surge on college campuses across the U.S. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

What students say about the protests rocking their campuses

Pro-Palestinian protests create ideological battleground on college campuses, impacting students' lives and evoking mixed feelings of solidarity, discomfort, and concern. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Boston

Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters at USC, UT-Austin and Emerson College

Protests for Palestine continue on college campuses, leading to arrests and police responses. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
NYC politics

What's News, Breaking: Thursday, April 25, 2024

Some pro-Palestinian protesters at college campuses may be outside agitators according to Mayor Eric Adams. [ more ]
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#president-biden
Truthout
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Echoes Fascist Rhetoric in Speech Denouncing "Lawless" Pro-Palestine Protests

President Biden criticizes pro-Palestine protests at US college campuses, condemning supposed violence and endorsing peaceful dissent. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Denounces Violence on Campus, Breaking Silence After Rash of Arrests

President Biden denounced anti-Israel protests on college campuses, defending peaceful dissent but condemning violence and property destruction. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Echoes Fascist Rhetoric in Speech Denouncing "Lawless" Pro-Palestine Protests

President Biden criticizes pro-Palestine protests at US college campuses, condemning supposed violence and endorsing peaceful dissent. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Denounces Violence on Campus, Breaking Silence After Rash of Arrests

President Biden denounced anti-Israel protests on college campuses, defending peaceful dissent but condemning violence and property destruction. [ more ]
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#free-speech
The Atlantic
1 month ago
Education

Columbia University's Impossible Position

Balancing free speech and antidiscrimination is a challenging issue, especially in the context of protests on college campuses. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago
Education

House panel advances anti-"political litmus test" bills

Republican bills aim to end political litmus tests on college campuses
Legislation would impact public higher education and accreditation agencies [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
5 months ago
Education

As a new generation rises, tension between free speech and inclusivity on college campuses simmers

Older generations believe in free speech with the belief that good ideas will rise above bad ones, but younger generations on college campuses have a newer version of free speech that places importance on avoiding harm.
These young generations draw lines around language that leads to damage and incorporate histories of privilege and oppression in their judgments of free speech. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
5 months ago
Education

As a new generation rises, tension between free speech and inclusivity on college campuses simmers

A new understanding of free speech is emerging on college campuses, with a focus on preventing harm.
The Israel-Hamas war has intensified the debate around free speech on campus. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Education

Opinion | I Teach a Class on Free Speech. My Students Can Show Us the Way Forward.

The debate over free speech on college campuses is complex and ongoing, with no clear consensus on how to navigate the issue
The shifting political landscape and changing norms around speech contribute to the confusion [ more ]
Washington Post
6 months ago
Education

Penn president's resignation stirs debate about limits of free speech

The resignation of the University of Pennsylvania president has sparked debate over how far colleges should go to restrict speech.
The departure has divided politicians and academics, with some hailing it as a needed corrective to curb hateful rhetoric on college campuses. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 month ago
Education

Columbia University's Impossible Position

Balancing free speech and antidiscrimination is a challenging issue, especially in the context of protests on college campuses. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago
Education

House panel advances anti-"political litmus test" bills

Republican bills aim to end political litmus tests on college campuses
Legislation would impact public higher education and accreditation agencies [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
5 months ago
Education

As a new generation rises, tension between free speech and inclusivity on college campuses simmers

Older generations believe in free speech with the belief that good ideas will rise above bad ones, but younger generations on college campuses have a newer version of free speech that places importance on avoiding harm.
These young generations draw lines around language that leads to damage and incorporate histories of privilege and oppression in their judgments of free speech. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
5 months ago
Education

As a new generation rises, tension between free speech and inclusivity on college campuses simmers

A new understanding of free speech is emerging on college campuses, with a focus on preventing harm.
The Israel-Hamas war has intensified the debate around free speech on campus. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Education

Opinion | I Teach a Class on Free Speech. My Students Can Show Us the Way Forward.

The debate over free speech on college campuses is complex and ongoing, with no clear consensus on how to navigate the issue
The shifting political landscape and changing norms around speech contribute to the confusion [ more ]
Washington Post
6 months ago
Education

Penn president's resignation stirs debate about limits of free speech

The resignation of the University of Pennsylvania president has sparked debate over how far colleges should go to restrict speech.
The departure has divided politicians and academics, with some hailing it as a needed corrective to curb hateful rhetoric on college campuses. [ more ]
morefree-speech
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago
Education

Armed crackdowns on student protesters evoke the Vietnam era

The heavy use of force by police on college campuses during pro-Palestinian demonstrations is alarming. [ more ]
#anti-israel-protests
New York Post
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Don't buy the left's gaslighting - 'outside agitators' aren't behind campus antisemitism

Far-left extremists conducted violent anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, with some supporters explicitly backing Hamas and calling for attacks on Tel Aviv, illustrating the rise of organized and aggressive demonstrations on college campuses. [ more ]
Aol
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Anti-Israel Yale protesters joining Columbia students in 'tear down our society' Ivy League movement: Law prof

Pro-Palestinian activists at Yale set up a 'liberation zone' in solidarity with Columbia University, continuing the anti-Israel protests. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Don't buy the left's gaslighting - 'outside agitators' aren't behind campus antisemitism

Far-left extremists conducted violent anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, with some supporters explicitly backing Hamas and calling for attacks on Tel Aviv, illustrating the rise of organized and aggressive demonstrations on college campuses. [ more ]
Aol
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Anti-Israel Yale protesters joining Columbia students in 'tear down our society' Ivy League movement: Law prof

Pro-Palestinian activists at Yale set up a 'liberation zone' in solidarity with Columbia University, continuing the anti-Israel protests. [ more ]
moreanti-israel-protests
Truthout
1 month ago
Education

Cops Raid Palestinian Solidarity Encampments, Arrest Protesters at Yale and NYU

Palestinian solidarity protests are growing on U.S. college campuses, facing police raids and arrests, pushing for divestment from Israeli apartheid. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
Education

Why Higher Ed Is Scared of a Second Trump Term

College leaders fear implications of a second Donald Trump term on their institutions. [ more ]
Kqed
2 months ago
California

Effort To Roll Back Proposition 47 Could Head To Voters | KQED

Proposition 47 faces criticism and potential rollback in California.
State agency aims to allocate funds for abortion pill outreach on college campuses. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 months ago
Education

Democrats fight for DEI on campus in House hearing

Democrats defend DEI initiatives on college campuses against Republican criticism
DEI offices serve diverse student populations and ensure legal compliance, not promote biased ideologies [ more ]
Independent.ie
4 months ago
Education

Accommodation plan for ATU Sligo is outlined by Harris

The State will fund the development of purpose-built and affordable student accommodation on college campuses.
State investment will provide more housing for students and free up the private rental market for families and young professionals. [ more ]
#social-media
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Facebook turns 20: How the social media giant grew to 3 billion users

Facebook celebrates its 20th birthday on February 4 as the world's largest social media platform with over three billion monthly active users.
The idea behind Facebook was originally an offshoot of Mark Zuckerberg's previous project called Facemash, which led to disciplinary action against him.
Facebook grew rapidly in popularity, spreading to other college campuses and eventually opening up to users aged 13 and above with internet access. [ more ]
www.boston.com
1 year ago
Education

Boston colleges warn students against 'BORGs' as St. Patrick's Day approaches

Local The Boston Globe, File By Eli Curwin March 16, 2023 | 12:45 PM As thousands of students flock to darties, parties, and parades this St.Patrick's Day, colleges in Boston are warning their students to be wary of BORGs.' BORGs, or blackout rage gallons, have taken college campuses by storm in recent months.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

What on Earth Is a BORG?

Before you ask, BORG which is pronounced like the aliens from Star Trek is an acronym for blackout rage gallon.The drink going by this name is a mixture of water, alcohol, sweet flavorings and some hangover remedy, like Liquid I.V. or Pedialyte.The concoction has become increasingly popular on college campuses across the country, thanks at least in part to TikTok, where videos of students brandishing their jugs at parties and demonstrating how to make the beverage have been widely shared.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Austin

New Texas bill seeks to ban college polling locations

AUSTIN, Texas A new bill has been filed in Texas to prohibit polling sites at colleges and universities.Texas Rep. Carrie Isaac, a Republican from Hays County, south of Austin, introduced the bill this week."Here in Texas, we have one of the longest early voting periods of any state in the nation," Isaac said.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Austin

Austin City Council looking at resolution to bring more affordable housing to college campuses

AUSTIN, Texas The Austin City Council will vote on a resolution aimed at bringing more affordable housing to college campuses.District 5 Councilmember Ryan Alter is a sponsor of the resolution that will be discussed at this Thursday's city council meeting.He said the goal is to bring more affordable housing both on and off campus for students at places like the University of Texas at Austin, St. Edwards, Huston-Tillotson and Austin Community College.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Austin

Many Austin voting sites were cut from the December runoff, raising concerns about access

AUSTIN, Texas  Austin voters are set to return to the polls in a few weeks to elect a new mayor and decide on three Austin City Council seats in a runoff election.However, because this is a runoff election, there will be fewer polling locations this December.The Austin City Council set the final list of polling places earlier this week, which showed that the number of voting sites was cut from 170 sites to 86 for the runoff, according to a report by Community Impact.
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Facebook turns 20: How the social media giant grew to 3 billion users

Facebook celebrates its 20th birthday on February 4 as the world's largest social media platform with over three billion monthly active users.
The idea behind Facebook was originally an offshoot of Mark Zuckerberg's previous project called Facemash, which led to disciplinary action against him.
Facebook grew rapidly in popularity, spreading to other college campuses and eventually opening up to users aged 13 and above with internet access. [ more ]
www.boston.com
1 year ago
Education

Boston colleges warn students against 'BORGs' as St. Patrick's Day approaches

Local The Boston Globe, File By Eli Curwin March 16, 2023 | 12:45 PM As thousands of students flock to darties, parties, and parades this St.Patrick's Day, colleges in Boston are warning their students to be wary of BORGs.' BORGs, or blackout rage gallons, have taken college campuses by storm in recent months.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

What on Earth Is a BORG?

Before you ask, BORG which is pronounced like the aliens from Star Trek is an acronym for blackout rage gallon.The drink going by this name is a mixture of water, alcohol, sweet flavorings and some hangover remedy, like Liquid I.V. or Pedialyte.The concoction has become increasingly popular on college campuses across the country, thanks at least in part to TikTok, where videos of students brandishing their jugs at parties and demonstrating how to make the beverage have been widely shared.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Austin

New Texas bill seeks to ban college polling locations

AUSTIN, Texas A new bill has been filed in Texas to prohibit polling sites at colleges and universities.Texas Rep. Carrie Isaac, a Republican from Hays County, south of Austin, introduced the bill this week."Here in Texas, we have one of the longest early voting periods of any state in the nation," Isaac said.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Austin

Austin City Council looking at resolution to bring more affordable housing to college campuses

AUSTIN, Texas The Austin City Council will vote on a resolution aimed at bringing more affordable housing to college campuses.District 5 Councilmember Ryan Alter is a sponsor of the resolution that will be discussed at this Thursday's city council meeting.He said the goal is to bring more affordable housing both on and off campus for students at places like the University of Texas at Austin, St. Edwards, Huston-Tillotson and Austin Community College.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Austin

Many Austin voting sites were cut from the December runoff, raising concerns about access

AUSTIN, Texas  Austin voters are set to return to the polls in a few weeks to elect a new mayor and decide on three Austin City Council seats in a runoff election.However, because this is a runoff election, there will be fewer polling locations this December.The Austin City Council set the final list of polling places earlier this week, which showed that the number of voting sites was cut from 170 sites to 86 for the runoff, according to a report by Community Impact.
moresocial-media
#san-francisco
sfist.com
4 months ago
San Francisco

Mayor London Breed Hopes to Lure Historically Black Colleges to Downtown SF With New Program

San Francisco Mayor London Breed plans to offer summer classes through historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the city.
The city also intends to attract and establish a satellite campus for an HBCU downtown as part of its efforts to bring more students to replace downtown workers. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
1 year ago
LA real estate

Unions at UC Demand University Divest $4B From Blackstone

From left: UC Regents' Jagdeep Singh Bachher and Blackstone's Stephen A. Schwarzman with UCLA and UC Berkeley (Getty, Blackstone, University of Waterloo) Unions representing 110,000 workers at 10 University of California campuses have demanded the system divest $4 billion in holdings from Blackstone's real estate investment trust.
sfist.com
4 months ago
San Francisco

Mayor London Breed Hopes to Lure Historically Black Colleges to Downtown SF With New Program

San Francisco Mayor London Breed plans to offer summer classes through historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the city.
The city also intends to attract and establish a satellite campus for an HBCU downtown as part of its efforts to bring more students to replace downtown workers. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
1 year ago
LA real estate

Unions at UC Demand University Divest $4B From Blackstone

From left: UC Regents' Jagdeep Singh Bachher and Blackstone's Stephen A. Schwarzman with UCLA and UC Berkeley (Getty, Blackstone, University of Waterloo) Unions representing 110,000 workers at 10 University of California campuses have demanded the system divest $4 billion in holdings from Blackstone's real estate investment trust.
moresan-francisco
Advocate.com
4 months ago
Education

Hate crimes are on the rise at schools, and it's only getting worse for LGBTQ+ students

Hate crimes on school and college campuses have been increasing in recent years, accounting for 10% of all hate crimes documented in 2022.
Black and African American students were the most common victims of hate crimes at schools, followed by Jewish students and LGBTQ+ students.
The data reflects the growing number of hate crimes in the United States, particularly against the LGBTQ+ community, and highlights the role of educational institutions in such incidents. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
4 months ago
Education

Colleges Still Have No Clue How to Handle Sexual Assault Allegations. I Have an Idea.

The system for handling allegations of sexual assault on college campuses is broken and needs to be completely rebuilt.
The rules for handling these allegations have changed depending on the political party in power, leading to inconsistency and confusion. [ more ]
#college campuses
www.mediaite.com
6 months ago
Law

The View Hosts Battle Over Anti-Semitism on Campus: 'The Law Is The Law!'

The View co-hosts had a heated debate about anti-Semitism on college campuses and free speech protections guaranteed by the Constitution.
The discussion centered around a congressional hearing where administrators of prestigious universities refused to explicitly say that calls for genocide of Jewish people violate campus rules on harassment.
The debate revolved around the tension between free speech and codes of conduct, with one co-host arguing that even hateful speech is protected by the Constitution. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Education

University of California professors push back on UC president's call for viewpoint-neutral' history of Middle East

UC professors push back on UC president's call for viewpoint-neutral history of the Middle East, citing violation of academic freedom.
Academic debate arises amidst tensions on college campuses related to Israel-Hamas war, as institutions struggle to balance free speech rights and maintain healthy environment for students. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
6 months ago
Law

The View Hosts Battle Over Anti-Semitism on Campus: 'The Law Is The Law!'

The View co-hosts had a heated debate about anti-Semitism on college campuses and free speech protections guaranteed by the Constitution.
The discussion centered around a congressional hearing where administrators of prestigious universities refused to explicitly say that calls for genocide of Jewish people violate campus rules on harassment.
The debate revolved around the tension between free speech and codes of conduct, with one co-host arguing that even hateful speech is protected by the Constitution. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Education

University of California professors push back on UC president's call for viewpoint-neutral' history of Middle East

UC professors push back on UC president's call for viewpoint-neutral history of the Middle East, citing violation of academic freedom.
Academic debate arises amidst tensions on college campuses related to Israel-Hamas war, as institutions struggle to balance free speech rights and maintain healthy environment for students. [ more ]
morecollege campuses
Haaretz.com
6 months ago
NYC politics

New York mayor blames professors for hateful atmosphere against Jews on city campuses

New York City Mayor Eric Adams accused faculty at college campuses in the city of contributing to an atmosphere of hate against Jewish students.
Mayor Eric Adams made these comments during a speech at Manhattan's Central Synagogue. [ more ]
Cbsnews
7 months ago
Education

Students at Tri-State Area colleges say antisemitism & Islamophobia are reaching a boiling point amid Israel-Hamas war

Antisemitism and Islamophobia are growing issues on college campuses in the Tri-State Area, according to students.
Jewish students at NYU have filed a federal lawsuit alleging violations of civil rights laws, while Muslim students at Rutgers also feel unsafe.
The lawsuit against NYU claims a failure to take disciplinary action has created a hostile education environment for Jewish students. [ more ]
#years
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC music

A Sex-Shaming Rant About Margaritas Accidentally Became the Song of the Summer

Credit...Tetra Images/Alamy By Madison Malone Kircher The early contender for the song of summer is a TikTok-fueled remix of a sexually explicit Evangelical sermon about margaritas.Allow me to explain.Earlier this spring, a 65-year-old Evangelical Christian named Cindy Smock better known as Sister Cindy gave a sermon on the campus of Louisiana State University.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Sports

Senator Seeks Details of Schools' Deals With Betting Companies

Pressure is continuing to build upon colleges and universities that have partnerships with sports betting companies.Senator Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, announced on Monday that he sent a letter to 66 of the country's colleges and universities with the largest athletic budgets, demanding information about their efforts to form partnerships with sports betting companies, as well as what the schools are doing to prevent underage betting and to combat gambling addiction.
Hubspot
1 year ago
Online marketing

How Marketers Are Preparing for A Potential TikTok Ban

Welcome to HubSpot Marketing News!Tap in for campaign deep dives, the latest marketing industry news, and tried-and-true insights from HubSpot's media team.A potential TikTok ban is looming in the U.S.After the app has been banned on government devices and some college campuses, the Biden Administration threatened a nationwide ban if ByteDance, the China-based company that owns TikTok, doesn't sell its stakes in the platform.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

Jim Mellen, an Original Member of the Militant Weathermen, Dies at 87

Jim Mellen, a Marxist former college professor and ideological firebrand who in the 1960s became a founding member and philosophical leader of the Weathermen, the headline-grabbing brigade of far-left revolutionaries, died on Feb. 17 at his home in Zirahuen, Mexico.He was 87.His wife, Terry Baumgart, said the cause was chronic pulmonary obstructive disease.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Education

Shooting at Michigan State University Adds to Death Toll on Campuses

The violence at Michigan State University on Monday was the latest episode in a string of mass shootings on college campuses in the United States over the past few decades.Here are some of them: Three University of Virginia students, who all played on the football team, were killed when a gunman opened fire in a garage.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Cars

The robot takeout revolution is closer than you think

I'd been following the robot for about five minutes when it seemed to get hopelessly lost.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC music

A Sex-Shaming Rant About Margaritas Accidentally Became the Song of the Summer

Credit...Tetra Images/Alamy By Madison Malone Kircher The early contender for the song of summer is a TikTok-fueled remix of a sexually explicit Evangelical sermon about margaritas.Allow me to explain.Earlier this spring, a 65-year-old Evangelical Christian named Cindy Smock better known as Sister Cindy gave a sermon on the campus of Louisiana State University.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Sports

Senator Seeks Details of Schools' Deals With Betting Companies

Pressure is continuing to build upon colleges and universities that have partnerships with sports betting companies.Senator Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, announced on Monday that he sent a letter to 66 of the country's colleges and universities with the largest athletic budgets, demanding information about their efforts to form partnerships with sports betting companies, as well as what the schools are doing to prevent underage betting and to combat gambling addiction.
Hubspot
1 year ago
Online marketing

How Marketers Are Preparing for A Potential TikTok Ban

Welcome to HubSpot Marketing News!Tap in for campaign deep dives, the latest marketing industry news, and tried-and-true insights from HubSpot's media team.A potential TikTok ban is looming in the U.S.After the app has been banned on government devices and some college campuses, the Biden Administration threatened a nationwide ban if ByteDance, the China-based company that owns TikTok, doesn't sell its stakes in the platform.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

Jim Mellen, an Original Member of the Militant Weathermen, Dies at 87

Jim Mellen, a Marxist former college professor and ideological firebrand who in the 1960s became a founding member and philosophical leader of the Weathermen, the headline-grabbing brigade of far-left revolutionaries, died on Feb. 17 at his home in Zirahuen, Mexico.He was 87.His wife, Terry Baumgart, said the cause was chronic pulmonary obstructive disease.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Education

Shooting at Michigan State University Adds to Death Toll on Campuses

The violence at Michigan State University on Monday was the latest episode in a string of mass shootings on college campuses in the United States over the past few decades.Here are some of them: Three University of Virginia students, who all played on the football team, were killed when a gunman opened fire in a garage.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Cars

The robot takeout revolution is closer than you think

I'd been following the robot for about five minutes when it seemed to get hopelessly lost.
moreyears
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US politics

DeSantis Lawyers Ask Judge in Disney Case to Recuse Himself

Lawyers for Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida asked a federal judge on Friday to step down from a case brought by Disney, saying his comments in two unrelated court proceedings last year displayed a bias toward the company.John Guard, the Florida chief deputy attorney general, made the request to Mark E. Walker, the chief judge for the Northern District of Florida, on behalf of Mr. DeSantis.
#historically
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

UC Santa Cruz condemns students' on-campus celebration of Hitler's birthday

(Nic Coury / For The Times)

UC Santa Cruz condemned a group of its students who gathered on campus to celebrate Adolf Hitler's birthday last month, the school said.The unidentified students met on campus on April 20, Hitler's birthday, and reportedly sang "Happy Birthday" to the Nazi leader and served cake "adorned with hateful and horrific symbols," Akirah Bradley-Armstrong, the vice chancellor for student affairs and success at UC Santa Cruz, said in a statement.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

Op-Ed: UCLA rushes for the Big Ten and the big payday. But what about the players?

Big Ten football means something in the national psyche.It's the Midwest.It's Frigidaire-snowy Saturdays after a crisp fall.It's teams defined by tough running games and rounded shoulders.One thing it is not and has never been is a coastal operation of golden beaches and year-round sunshine.And yet, here is UCLA, planning to abandon the Pac-12 conference and join the Big Ten, following a vote from the University of California Board of Regents next week.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

UC Santa Cruz condemns students' on-campus celebration of Hitler's birthday

(Nic Coury / For The Times)

UC Santa Cruz condemned a group of its students who gathered on campus to celebrate Adolf Hitler's birthday last month, the school said.The unidentified students met on campus on April 20, Hitler's birthday, and reportedly sang "Happy Birthday" to the Nazi leader and served cake "adorned with hateful and horrific symbols," Akirah Bradley-Armstrong, the vice chancellor for student affairs and success at UC Santa Cruz, said in a statement.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

Op-Ed: UCLA rushes for the Big Ten and the big payday. But what about the players?

Big Ten football means something in the national psyche.It's the Midwest.It's Frigidaire-snowy Saturdays after a crisp fall.It's teams defined by tough running games and rounded shoulders.One thing it is not and has never been is a coastal operation of golden beaches and year-round sunshine.And yet, here is UCLA, planning to abandon the Pac-12 conference and join the Big Ten, following a vote from the University of California Board of Regents next week.
morehistorically
#environment
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

Sparks do 'complete 180' with camaraderie, accountability during training camp

(Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

It's 2023 and Chiney Ogwumike gave the highest possible compliment of the Sparks ' first four days of training camp."The vibes are right," the forward said Thursday with a broad smile.Sparks players weren't just smiling Thursday for their photo sessions during the team's annual media day.
KQED
1 year ago
California

College Food Pantries Try To Meet Increased Need | KQED

As Thanksgiving approaches, food pantries across the state are seeing an increase in need.Some students face a difficult choice: eating or education.A recent state law requires college campuses to direct students to CalFresh and other benefits.Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR
Crab Season Is Delayed...Again
For the second time this year, state officials are delaying the start of commercial Dungeness crab fishing, after several humpback whales were spotted off California's coast.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

Sparks do 'complete 180' with camaraderie, accountability during training camp

(Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

It's 2023 and Chiney Ogwumike gave the highest possible compliment of the Sparks ' first four days of training camp."The vibes are right," the forward said Thursday with a broad smile.Sparks players weren't just smiling Thursday for their photo sessions during the team's annual media day.
KQED
1 year ago
California

College Food Pantries Try To Meet Increased Need | KQED

As Thanksgiving approaches, food pantries across the state are seeing an increase in need.Some students face a difficult choice: eating or education.A recent state law requires college campuses to direct students to CalFresh and other benefits.Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR
Crab Season Is Delayed...Again
For the second time this year, state officials are delaying the start of commercial Dungeness crab fishing, after several humpback whales were spotted off California's coast.
moreenvironment
#institutions
Insidehighered
1 year ago
Higher education

How family study rooms help parents in college

Howard Community College in Maryland opened its first family-friendly study space on campus earlier this month.The room is designed to give parenting students a place to study and keep their children safe and (hopefully) occupied.What it includes: The Family Study Room, located in the college's library, has computers, whiteboards, comfy seats, a TV, a DVD player, an interactive touch-screen table, age-appropriate books, games, magazines and more.
Insidehighered
1 year ago
Higher education

Study: Increased marijuana use on college campuses

Opponents and proponents of legalizing marijuana have long debated whether prohibiting or decriminalizing it would lead to increased usage of the drug by young people.The jury may still be out on who's right, although some studies have shown that recreational cannabis use increased by 20 percent in states that legalized it.
Insidehighered
1 year ago
Higher education

How family study rooms help parents in college

Howard Community College in Maryland opened its first family-friendly study space on campus earlier this month.The room is designed to give parenting students a place to study and keep their children safe and (hopefully) occupied.What it includes: The Family Study Room, located in the college's library, has computers, whiteboards, comfy seats, a TV, a DVD player, an interactive touch-screen table, age-appropriate books, games, magazines and more.
Insidehighered
1 year ago
Higher education

Study: Increased marijuana use on college campuses

Opponents and proponents of legalizing marijuana have long debated whether prohibiting or decriminalizing it would lead to increased usage of the drug by young people.The jury may still be out on who's right, although some studies have shown that recreational cannabis use increased by 20 percent in states that legalized it.
moreinstitutions
#people
TODAY.com
1 year ago
Marketing

What is a 'borg' and why should college parents know about it?

The borg - "blackout rage gallon" - has become the drink of choice on college campuses across the country.Made with half water, half vodka, a caffeinated flavor enhancer and a dash of powdered electrolytes, the drink has been hailed by many students on TikTok as a hangover-proof party staple.
New York Daily News
1 year ago
Education

Concealed firearms could soon be legal on West Virginia college campuses

Legislation making firearms legal on college campuses is waiting to be signed into law by West Virginia's Republican governor.The state's House of Delegates passed the Campus Self-Defense Act Tuesday.Thirteen Democrats argued that research from Johns Hopkins University indicated firearms make schools less safe.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
National Football League

In Texas' Gobbler Country, an Overlooked Mascot Gets Its Due

Image The country is full of bird-themed mascots.But only a proud few have embraced the turkey.Mallory Mills dresses up as Toby the Turkey, the mascot of the Fightin' Gobblers of Cuero High School in Texas.WHY WE'RE HERE We're exploring how America defines itself one place at a time.In Cuero, Texas, affection for turkeys extends well beyond a holiday meal.
East Bay Times
1 year ago
Education

Saratoga nonprofit provides education to special needs adults

For many special-needs adults, education ends after high school or college.The College of Adaptive Arts (CAA) gives these adults education and social opportunities at all ages.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Colleges, universities across Illinois begin monkeypox prep with students set to return this month

With students returning to campuses in just a couple of weeks, universities and colleges across the state are beginning to pull from COVID-19 response plans to prepare for the spreading monkeypox virus, which could pose a unique risk to students because they live in close quarters and often have heightened sexual contact, experts say.
TODAY.com
1 year ago
Marketing

What is a 'borg' and why should college parents know about it?

The borg - "blackout rage gallon" - has become the drink of choice on college campuses across the country.Made with half water, half vodka, a caffeinated flavor enhancer and a dash of powdered electrolytes, the drink has been hailed by many students on TikTok as a hangover-proof party staple.
New York Daily News
1 year ago
Education

Concealed firearms could soon be legal on West Virginia college campuses

Legislation making firearms legal on college campuses is waiting to be signed into law by West Virginia's Republican governor.The state's House of Delegates passed the Campus Self-Defense Act Tuesday.Thirteen Democrats argued that research from Johns Hopkins University indicated firearms make schools less safe.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
National Football League

In Texas' Gobbler Country, an Overlooked Mascot Gets Its Due

Image The country is full of bird-themed mascots.But only a proud few have embraced the turkey.Mallory Mills dresses up as Toby the Turkey, the mascot of the Fightin' Gobblers of Cuero High School in Texas.WHY WE'RE HERE We're exploring how America defines itself one place at a time.In Cuero, Texas, affection for turkeys extends well beyond a holiday meal.
East Bay Times
1 year ago
Education

Saratoga nonprofit provides education to special needs adults

For many special-needs adults, education ends after high school or college.The College of Adaptive Arts (CAA) gives these adults education and social opportunities at all ages.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Colleges, universities across Illinois begin monkeypox prep with students set to return this month

With students returning to campuses in just a couple of weeks, universities and colleges across the state are beginning to pull from COVID-19 response plans to prepare for the spreading monkeypox virus, which could pose a unique risk to students because they live in close quarters and often have heightened sexual contact, experts say.
morepeople
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

NFL draft combine: Examining the Rams' areas of concern

In the aftermath of their disastrous 2022 season, the Rams will continue to make strategic and cost-cutting roster moves in the lead-up to the NFL draft on April 27-29.Yet at least one operational element will not change.For the second year in a row, a team official said, general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay will not attend the NFL scouting combine, which begins Tuesday in Indianapolis.
Insidehighered
1 year ago
Higher education

Comfort dogs provide full-time stress relief on campus

The fluffiest member of Western New England University's campus police force, Bear, is a 9-month-old golden retriever who loves belly rubs, ice cubes, treats and comforting students in a crisis.While comfort dogs are not an unusual sight on college campuses, they're most likely to make an occasional appearance, such as during stressful exam weeks.
Poynter
1 year ago
Media industry

A heartwarming TV news story is just what you and your students need heading into the holiday season - Poynter

I am assuming ( a dangerous pastime, I know) that some of you also had recent uncomfortable Thanksgiving conversations about journalism, journalists and "The Media."Let us all join together in one collective sigh.I'll skip the defensiveness and self-aggrandizing we journalists tend to engage in when confronted with the weight of the entire world's judgment about what we do.
Food & Beverage Magazine
1 year ago
Food & drink

Feast Your Eyes on Pei Wei's NEW Group Ordering Packages

Feasts are now home for the holidays at Pei Wei Asian Kitchen!Packed with value and flavor, they will be introducing three new bundle packages targeting small to medium-sized groups through December 31 st, 2022.Replacing the Family Bundle, which offered one option for 3-4 guests, the new Feasts are designed to accommodate multiple groups between 3 and 7 guests.
LGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
LGBT

Judge ends Montana's trans sports ban for violating state constitution

A district court judge in Montana has ruled a state law banning transgender women from competing on college women's sports teams unconstitutional.
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