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Retired Indiana University Faculty Members Denied Preliminary Injunction, Barred from Bloomington Faculty Council Participation for Now

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Retired faculty members at Indiana University will not be allowed to serve as representatives on the Bloomington Faculty Council, at least for the time being. A recent ruling by a Monroe County judge has temporarily halted their ability to participate in faculty governance. On Sunday, Judge Emily Salzmann denied a motion for a preliminary injunction filed by three retired professors: Steven Sherman, Alex Tanford, and Russell Skiba. The plaintiffs had launched a lawsuit against the university’s Board of Trustees in August following a policy change that prohibits retired faculty from engaging in … Read more

Entheofest Triumphs: Court Ruling Paves the Way for Psychedelic Celebration at University of Michigan

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Ann Arbor, Mich. — The Entheofest, a festival celebrating psychedelic plants and mushrooms, is set to take place this Sunday on the University of Michigan campus following a ruling in favor of the event organizers. A recent decision by Court of Claims Judge Brock Swartzle allows the festival to use the Diag, a prominent public space on campus, after the university initially denied a permit. The university had expressed concerns over safety and the potential for illegal substance sales when it rejected the permit last month. However, Judge Swartzle determined that denying access to the … Read more

Ball State University Dismisses Staff Member Over Controversial Social Media Post on Conservative Activist’s Death

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MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State University has dismissed a staff member following a controversial social media post regarding the recent murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The decision, announced on Wednesday, came after a review of the comments made by Suzanne Swierc, who was the director of health promotion and advocacy at the university. Swierc’s post, shared on her personal Facebook account, expressed a sentiment on Kirk’s death as a reflection of “the violence, fear, and hatred he sowed.” While she acknowledged that the shooting was a tragedy, she emphasized the complexities of the situation. … Read more

New Mexico State University Reaches $1 Million Settlement in Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Mandates Consent Training for Students

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. — A student’s lawsuit against New Mexico State University, claiming sexual assault in 2022, has reached a resolution with the university agreeing to a $1 million settlement. This decision, made by the NMSU Board of Regents, prevents the case from going to trial. The lawsuit contended that the university failed to take necessary steps to avert the assault, allowing the accused student to continue attending classes while delaying an investigation into the allegations. The plaintiff argued that the university’s inaction not only compounded her trauma but also jeopardized the safety of other … Read more