College Insurrection Tag

Three More Parents Plead Guilty in College Admissions Scandal

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 27, 2019 0 Comments

"all admitted to securing the services of William 'Rick' Singer, the mastermind of the plot"...

Gibson’s Bakery v. Oberlin College – Alumni Weekend – Oblivious alums in for a shock if college loses

Posted by Daniel McGraw on May 26, 2019 36 Comments

Plaintiffs have rested their case, and survived a motion for a directed verdict, in Gibson Bros. v. Oberlin College. The events giving rise to the lawsuit have been said to represent “the worst of identity politics.” You can read about some of the background on this case here. This weekend has been the Oberlin College commencement weekend, and the school combines that with a reunion of alums. I attended various events, and talked to a number of alums about the recent lawsuits involving Gibson’s Bakery and Oberlin College. Here’s what I found.

Instructor at University of Oxford Says Space Aliens Are Breeding With Humans

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 26, 2019 2 Comments

"also claims to know what the aliens have in mind"...

New Abortion Laws Reportedly Affecting College Enrollment Decisions

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 26, 2019 8 Comments

“It puts my child into a situation [where] I might think twice about her safety.”...

Portland State Rejects ‘Conservative Political Thought’ Course for Not Being Inclusive

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 26, 2019 1 Comment

“It is a crucial missing part of the political theory offerings of the department”...

College Suspends Woman for Posing in Photo With Legally-Owned Gun

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 25, 2019 5 Comments

"suspended indefinitely for appearing in a picture holding a firearm"...

Ted Cruz Says Congress Should Not Fund Colleges That Don’t Support Free Speech

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 25, 2019 5 Comments

"we ought to include within the Higher Education Authorization Act a restriction on federal funds"...

Standardized Social Justice Week in Higher Education

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 25, 2019 3 Comments

Your weekly report on campus news....

Gibson’s Bakery v. Oberlin College – Defense motion for directed verdict DENIED, case going to the jury

Posted by Daniel McGraw on May 24, 2019 30 Comments

Today was argument on the defense motion for a directed verdict in Gibson Bros. v. Oberlin College. The events giving rise to the lawsuit have been said to represent “the worst of identity politics.” You can read about some of the background on this case here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fANpFAiw--4&t=1s

House Passed Bill to Allow 529 Savings to Cover Training, Apprenticeships

Posted by Mary Chastain on May 24, 2019 11 Comments

The House of Representatives passed the 529 OPTIONS Act on Thursday, 417-3. The media has concentrated on parts of the bill that helps people with retirement plans, but I believe the portion that allows people to use 529 savings on training and apprenticeships deserves more attention.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IiFHkVWm7U

U. Pennsylvania Study Finds America is Less Racist Under Trump

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 24, 2019 5 Comments

“statistically significant”...

Three Female Students Suing Yale Over Alleged Sexual Discrimination

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 24, 2019 6 Comments

"We're really filing this lawsuit to try to correct the harm that so many people experience”...

Keystone College Cutting Majors and Laying off Staff

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 24, 2019 4 Comments

"It was certainly not a snap decision nor was it an easy decision."...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw2Sk_JTaXA

Gibson’s Bakery v. Oberlin College – Trial Day 9 – “the business never came back”

Posted by Daniel McGraw on May 23, 2019 39 Comments

Today was Day 9 of witness testimony in Gibson Bros. v. Oberlin College. The events giving rise to the lawsuit have been said to represent “the worst of identity politics.” You can read about some of the background on this case here. Today the plaintiffs rested their defamation case against Oberlin College and its Dean of Students.

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