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An Elon University student has filed a lawsuit against the university alleging unfair suspension following an off-campus fight with the son of one of the university's largest donors. According to the lawsuit, Spencer Schar had assaulted two women and punched another man before Samuel Shaw intervened, but Schar faced a lighter suspension.

Elon U Sued by Student for Alleged Discrimination

June 19, 2018 1:13 PM

by Susan Dutca

An Elon University student has filed a lawsuit against the university alleging unfair suspension following an off-campus fight with the son of one of the university's largest donors. According to the

Five of the fifteen students who were suspended from Syracuse University for up to two years after they appeared in an extremely racist and offensive video have turned around to sue the university, claiming that the videos were private and taken out of context. A free-speech advocacy group, FIRE, is supporting the Theta Tau fraternity members against the kitchen-sink discipline.

University Suspends 15 Fraternity Members over Discriminatory, Sexual Videos

June 12, 2018 11:51 AM

by Susan Dutca

Five of the fifteen students who were suspended from Syracuse University for up to two years after they appeared in an "extremely racist" and "offensive" video have turned around to sue the

A Santa Barbara City College Professor believes he is facing collateral damage for defending a professor he had invited to SBCC as a guest speaker. After coming to the defense of the disgraced professor, Mark McIntire was told that he would not be rehired - for reasons other than publicly opposing social justice warriors.

Professor Supports Beleaguered Colleague, Gets Fired

June 5, 2018 2:50 PM

by Susan Dutca

A Santa Barbara City College Professor believes he is facing "collateral damage" for defending a professor he had invited to SBCC as a guest speaker. After coming to the defense of the disgraced

The HIV-preventative pill, PrEP (commonly known as Truvada), is making its way across college campuses despite concerns from college health officials. The pill, which blocks the acquisition of HIV by protecting the cells the virus attacks has been more frequently dispensed by university health centers since it was approved by the FDA roughly six years ago.

HIV “Prevention” Pill is the Latest Controversy on College Campuses

May 30, 2018 3:36 PM

by Susan Dutca

The HIV-preventative pill, PrEP (commonly known as Truvada), is making its way across college campuses despite concerns from college health officials. The pill, which "blocks the acquisition of HIV

A professor from The University of Akron had planned to boost his females' grades a level or two as part of a national movement to encourage female students to go [into] information sciences. A university provost stated that, although the intention may be laudable, it was unacceptable.

Professor Endeavors to Adjust Grades Based on Gender

May 22, 2018 4:14 PM

by Susan Dutca

A professor from The University of Akron had planned to boost his females' grades "a level or two" as part of a "national movement to encourage female students to go [into] information sciences." A

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A Cornell University senior presented a trial run of her senior thesis wearing nothing but her bra and panties in protest of her professor's comments about the length of the shorts she was wearing. Offended and taken aback by the comments, she further invited others to support her on the day of the presentation by stripping down to their undergarments with her during her 15-minute address.

Student Strips for Presentation in Protest of Professor’s Comments

May 15, 2018 10:39 AM

by Susan Dutca

Photo credit: Jeffrey Vinocur A Cornell University senior presented a trial run of her senior thesis wearing nothing but her bra and panties in protest of her professor's comments about the length

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The University of Florida is issuing apologies for the way some black students were handled during a recent commencement ceremony. While doing some short dances or jumps on stage upon receiving their diplomas, some say that a white usher was inappropriately aggressive when rushing the graduates across the stage, suggesting that he was motivated by race because the students were black.

University Usher Gets Physical With Grads

May 8, 2018 10:31 AM

by Susan Dutca

Photo credit: Miami Herald The University of Florida is issuing apologies for the way some black students were handled during a recent commencement ceremony. While doing some short dances or

A Fresno State University professor who spoke ill of the dead on Twitter by calling the late Barbara Bush a generous and smart amazing racist, was applauded at a weekend literary festival. A petition to fire the professor has also gained over 10,000 signatures and calls upon the university to terminate her employment following her inflammatory comments.

Professor Celebrates Death of First Lady, Taunts Detractors on Twitter

April 24, 2018 11:43 AM

by Susan Dutca

A Fresno State University professor who "spoke ill of the dead on Twitter" by calling the late Barbara Bush a "generous and smart amazing racist," was applauded at a weekend literary festival. A

Photo obtained by ABC News.

A gun-toting Tennessee college senior showed her support for President Trump and guns while holding her shirt up to reveal her handgun in her graduation photos to show who [she is] as a person. The photo, which went viral on Twitter, gained both positive and negative feedback - some of which claimed she was brandishing a firearm for a photo shoot or showing it off to try and look cool.

Gun-Toting College Girl Faces Backlash for Grad Photo

April 10, 2018 11:05 AM

by Susan Dutca

Photo obtained by ABC News. A gun-toting Tennessee college senior showed her support for President Trump and guns while holding her shirt up to reveal her handgun in her graduation photos to

A professor at the University of California at Santa Cruz believed she was unstalkable up until a student of hers began sending messages that were at first flirtatious and ultimately turned to threats of rape and murder. Much of the #MeToo conversation in higher education revolves around educators who harass or target students; but some educators themselves actually become vulnerable to harassment by their own students and remain silent out of a sense of guilt, embarrassment, and often the fear of losing their jobs.

Student Sends Flirtatious, Then Menacing Emails to Professor

April 3, 2018 1:10 PM

by Susan Dutca

A professor at the University of California at Santa Cruz believed she was "unstalkable" up until a student of hers began sending messages that were at first flirtatious and ultimately turned to

News Articles About College Culture

Elon U Sued by Student for Alleged Discrimination

University Suspends 15 Fraternity Members over Discriminatory, Sexual Videos

Professor Supports Beleaguered Colleague, Gets Fired

HIV “Prevention” Pill is the Latest Controversy on College Campuses

Professor Endeavors to Adjust Grades Based on Gender

Student Strips for Presentation in Protest of Professor’s Comments

University Usher Gets Physical With Grads

Professor Celebrates Death of First Lady, Taunts Detractors on Twitter

Gun-Toting College Girl Faces Backlash for Grad Photo

Student Sends Flirtatious, Then Menacing Emails to Professor

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