Illinois State University dismisses teaching assistant for turning over TPUSA table
Teaching Assistant at Illinois State University Fired After Flipping Tables A teaching assistant at Illinois State University’s Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter has been dismissed following two intense incidents involving the group. According to Matt Sanner, the VP of TPUSA at the university, “No one intervened, and he flipped the table not just once, but […]
Government funding linked to free speech safeguards in Trump’s new university agreement
Compact for Academic Excellence Introduced by Trump Administration On October 1, 2025, President Donald Trump and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon unveiled the Compact for Academic Excellence. This proposal sets forth that universities must adhere to core principles if they wish to qualify for federal research funding. The Compact emphasizes the importance of safeguarding freedom […]
University of Virginia reaches agreement with Trump administration to halt discrimination investigations
UVA Reaches Agreement with Trump Administration The University of Virginia (UVA) has struck a deal with the Trump administration, leading to the suspension of several federal investigations into potential civil rights violations at the university. As part of this agreement, UVA has committed to adhere to specific guidelines from the Department of Justice. These include […]
Utah Valley University student organization opposes the establishment of a Charlie Kirk memorial
Protests Erupt Over Charlie Kirk Memorial at Utah Valley University Orem, Utah — The Student Democratic Association recently staged a protest at Utah Valley University (UVU) against the proposed monument for Charlie Kirk, who was tragically killed during an event at the university on September 10th. In the wake of Kirk’s murder, which drew significant […]
Howard University professor calls on ‘white allies’ to emulate abolitionist John Brown
Professor Calls on White Allies to Emulate John Brown A professor at Howard University recently expressed the idea that white allies should aspire to the actions of the renowned Civil War-era abolitionist, John Brown. In a post on Substack, Dr. Stacey Patton suggested that instead of questioning how to be a better ally, white liberals […]
University of Utah targeted for promoting DEI in violation of state anti-DEI law
A conservative watchdog group has shared a video raising concerns about the University of Utah’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), suggesting that it may be in violation of a new state law aimed at limiting such practices. When questioned about the allegations, Lucas Alvarez, the university’s Education Coordinator, declined to comment. The video […]
University in the UK introduces course on decolonizing the works of Tolkien, the author of ‘Lord of the Rings’
University Course on Tolkien Sparks Controversy A university in the UK is facing criticism after it was reported that a class aimed at “decolonizing” the works of J.R.R. Tolkien is set to launch. The course, which is scheduled for 2024, is called “Imagining ‘Britain’: Decolonizing Tolkien et al.” and is led by Associate Professor Onyeka […]
Graduate student at Illinois State University dismissed from teaching assistant role after flipping TPUSA table
A graduate student at Illinois State University has been arrested and dismissed from his teaching assistant role after a video of him flipping a Turning Point USA table went viral. This incident happened last week while the TPUSA chapter was promoting an event featuring conservative comedian Alex Stein scheduled for October 20. Derek Lopez, 27, […]
Teacher’s assistant taken into custody related to attack on Turning Point USA before Alex Stein event at Illinois State University.
Incident at Illinois State University The assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on September 10 didn’t deter conservative groups on college campuses; students across the nation continue to host events, which seems to frustrate the left. Recently, a 27-year-old assistant at Illinois State University reportedly attacked a TPUSA booth where students were promoting […]
Illinois State University dismisses teaching assistant for overturning TPUSA table
An Illinois State University teaching assistant was terminated after being filmed knocking over tables set up by Turning Point USA and destroying their flyers. The university confirmed on Monday that Derek Lopez, 27, had been dismissed from his role as a graduate teaching assistant while investigations continue. Lopez was caught on video interacting with another […]