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College Library De-offensifizes All Holdings

Posted on Tuesday, May 7th 2013
Tags: censorship, classics, context, historical, inclusive, language, offensive, political correctness, terms
College Library De-offensifizes All Holdings
by Diana Senechal Seattle, WA—In order to make room for its new social centers, collaborative learning centers and conference rooms, the library at Botard College has discarded most of its volumes and updated the rest. “Our student workers have done a heroic job of rewording hundreds of old books for a global society,” said President [...]

University Changes Its Name to Symbolize Its Superiority in Diversity

Posted on Tuesday, October 18th 2011
Tags: inclusion, multicultural, policies, political correctness
University Changes Its Name to Symbolize Its Superiority in Diversity
Divoire University announced a historic change this week when it announced a new name: Divoire Multiversity. “I had never considered making the change,” said Divoire President Richard C. Clavin, “but our Committee for Proper Language was very convincing in its argument to move to a more positive, inclusive name.” “We started by analyzing the word [...]

Rebellious and Non-conformist Residence Hall Facility Declares Itself a “Dorm”

Posted on Wednesday, December 1st 2010
Tags: dorm, language, PC Police Log, political correctness, residence hall
Rebellious and Non-conformist Residence Hall Facility Declares Itself a “Dorm”
by Jeremy Sly Freelance Writer Residents of South Baton Hall, located on the campus of Breslin University, were shocked Wednesday when they came home from classes to see find that their one-time residence hall was now a “dorm.” Originally a facility that enhanced student development by means of building a sense of community and ensuring [...]

2010′s List of Most Culturally Insensitive Halloween Costumes Released

Posted on Thursday, October 28th 2010
Tags: costumes, cultural, halloween, political correctness, sensitivity, social justice, students
2010′s List of Most Culturally Insensitive Halloween Costumes Released
by Irma Pelt Senior Staff Writer The Collegiate Halloween Costume Hall of Fame (CHCHF) released its list of 2010’s top five most culturally insensitive costumes for students looking to make a statement. The list, updated annually, highlights the costumes most likely to offend for those students who are immune to universities’ social justice initiatives. 5. [...]

An End to Student “Affairs” at Robertus Magnus Magnificus

Posted on Thursday, August 26th 2010
Tags: department, names, office, political correctness
An End to Student “Affairs” at Robertus Magnus Magnificus
by Erica Price Freelance Writer A vote of no confidence was postponed this week at Robertus Magnus Magnificus College in Shellsbury Maryland, indicating growing support for the college’s president, Monsignor Edgar Shriver. Monsignor Shriver’s alleged lack of vision and leadership had raised considerable concerns since he took office last year, but a renewed laser-sharp focus [...]

New President Releases University’s Most Diverse Diversity Statement

Posted on Wednesday, August 4th 2010
Tags: code, diversity, inclusion, inclusive, language, multicultural, PC Police Log, political correctness, statement
New President Releases University’s Most Diverse Diversity Statement
by Matthew Michael Freelance Writer In his first official act as Euphoria State University’s president, Dr. Geoffrey Sumner has released the institution’s most diverse diversity statement ever. The statement—which finishes at 1,253 words—begins in English but navigates through Yiddish, Ebonics, and Spanish before ending with a flourish of Texting Slang. “IMHO, ESU haz2 M-Brace diver$iT [...]

NARH-I Revokes Resident Director Membership for Vulgar Tattoo

Posted on Thursday, June 3rd 2010
Tags: dorm, name, PC Police Log, political correctness, politically correct, residence hall
NARH-I Revokes Resident Director Membership for Vulgar Tattoo
by Erica Price Freelance Writer Simon Astler of Dixie College has earned infamy as the first entry-level housing professional to have his membership revoked by the National Association of Residence Halls International (NARH-I) following a high profile disciplinary case on campus. Astler was featured in a photograph, unshaven and bleary-eyed, on the front page of [...]

Producers of Admissions Brochures Win Multicultural Peace Prize

Posted on Tuesday, May 11th 2010
Tags: admissions, college, diversity, multicultural, pictures, political correctness
Producers of Admissions Brochures Win Multicultural Peace Prize
The American College Admissions Brochure Producers won the prestigious International Multicultural Peace Prize yesterday for promoting an idealistic vision of university life in the United States. “It’s amazing to be recognized for something we often do without thought,” said Sara Griere, marketing director for Thousand Islands University. “But when we say to photographers ‘Get us [...]

Mime Upsets Students: Staff Member Held Responsible

Posted on Friday, April 30th 2010
Tags: helicopter, millennial, mom, parent, PC Police Log, political correctness
Mime Upsets Students: Staff Member Held Responsible
by Dash Phillips Freelance Writer The Director of Student Programs and Services Leigh Rhenquist at Bell College in Carthage, New York was censured this week because a mime created a disturbance on campus. As the College kicked off its annual “Expressive Arts Week” a mime began his performance in the dining hall. When the mime [...]

Panel Ends 75 Year Culturally Questionable Senior Luau Tradition

Posted on Friday, April 16th 2010
Tags: college, higher education, ivory tower, luau, political correctness, racist, university
Panel Ends 75 Year Culturally Questionable Senior Luau Tradition
by Dash Phillips Freelance The Board of Trustees at Cracker Barrel College accepted today the recommendation of a Blue Ribbon Multicultural Panel to cancel the annual “Senior Luau” deeming the 75 year old tradition as “culturally insensitive.” Lara Martinson, Professor of Cultural Anthropology and Chair of the Blue Ribbon Panel praised the board’s decision. “The [...]
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