Zohran Mamdani gained from taxpayer-funded housing at Columbia University that he aims to eliminate.
Mamdani’s Push for Property Tax Changes New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is advocating for the removal of substantial property tax exemptions currently enjoyed by private universities, particularly Columbia University. Mamdani, a democratic socialist and assembly member from Astoria, Queens, has introduced legislation aimed at altering or completely abolishing tax exemptions for “private institutions […]
Federal judge approves bail request for Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk
Federal Judge Grants Bail to Tufts Student Detained by ICE A federal judge in Vermont has agreed to a bail request from a Tufts University student held by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Judge William K. Sessions III, appointed by former President Barack Obama, approved Lumeisa Ozturk’s bail on Friday. He expressed concerns […]
Education Department Launches Inquiry Into Foreign Government Involvement at Ivy League University
Department of Education Investigates University of Pennsylvania for Foreign Funding Reporting Failures The Department of Education initiated an investigation on Thursday regarding the University of Pennsylvania’s (UPenn) alleged inaccuracies in reporting foreign funds received. This prestigious Ivy League institution has come under scrutiny for a history of “inaccurate and incomplete” foreign funding disclosures. The department […]
Archaeologists at William & Mary find the first building constructed at the university from the 1690s.
The rediscovery of a significant structure related to one of the oldest universities in the United States may come as a surprise. In Williamsburg, Virginia, the College of William and Mary, founded in 1693, is home to the Wren Building—the oldest university building in the country. However, it’s not the Wren itself that was discovered, […]
Tokyo Man Following Stabbing Incident Near University
A man wielding a knife was arrested in Tokyo this week after expressing a desire to warn parents nationwide about the detrimental effects of strict parenting, stemming from his own difficult childhood, according to Japanese media. The 43-year-old faces attempted murder charges for allegedly attacking a man in his twenties on Wednesday at Todaimate Station, […]
Brown University accuses The Brown Spectator board of name and trademark infringements
The Brown Audience Board, a libertarian student journal, faced a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday due to alleged violations of Brown University’s policies regarding name use and branding. According to a statement, Brown University has charged all members of the Board of Directors for not adhering to its “Name Use, Trademark and License Policy.” Alex Sie, […]
Inquiry Claims Extensive Chinese Espionage at Stanford University.
An investigation by the University of California suggests that “Chinese academic spies” are quite active. Stanford expressed to various outlets that it takes national security seriously and recognizes the potential threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party to academic institutions. “After interviewing multiple faculty members, students, and experts on China, it appears the CCP is […]
University of Washington reveals consequences for students involved in building takeover
University of Washington Suspends Students Following Building Incident The University of Washington has announced the suspension and banning of 21 students linked to a recent takeover and vandalism at a multidisciplinary engineering building. The incident was motivated by a demand to terminate the university’s partnership with Boeing. In total, 34 individuals are facing potential arrests […]
Another Summer of Love? University of Washington flooded with Antifa troublemakers
The University of Washington recently witnessed a surge of radical Antifa activists protesting in solidarity with Hamas and Gaza. This situation oddly brought to mind the chaotic summer love riots from a few years back. Amid the unrest, it was observed that “they were really igniting the fire and clashing with the police.” Commentator Sarah […]
University Professors Face an Issue with Antisemitism
Concerns Over Anti-Semitism on University Campuses Anti-Semitism has been a notable issue at universities, especially following the recent attacks by Hamas on Israel, which sparked student protests across campuses. This situation ought to draw attention, but often the root causes remain ignored. Amidst the uproar from students expressing solidarity with Palestine—and, in some instances, making […]