USC president Carol Folt to retire after tenure marred by pro-Hamas demonstrations
The University of Southern California's president will step down in July, ending a tenure marred by criticism of the school's tolerance of anti-Semitic, pro-Hamas demonstrations on campus. Carol Folt, 73, will assume leadership in 2019 and return to the campus as a tenured professor. Los Angeles Times reported. “After more than 20 years of leadership […]
Anti-Israel demonstrations continue near DNC for 3rd night
Chicago – As the Democratic National Convention (DNC) was taking place at the United Center arena a few miles away, hundreds of people protested against Israel in Chicago for a third consecutive night. Protesters, many wearing keffiyeh, gathered in much larger numbers than on Tuesday and marched down Maypole Avenue along 578th Park, waving flags […]
Olympic athlete finds unique way to share her Christian faith in Paris despite IOC ban on religious demonstrations
A 16-year-old Brazilian Olympic skateboarder has used his time in the spotlight to promote his Christian faith. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, skateboarder Leisa Leal won a silver medal in street skateboarding, making her one of the youngest athletes ever to win a medal in the sport. She was just 13 years old at the […]