All articles tagged with #student advocacy
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Texas Tribune
Texas colleges are struggling to implement a federal court ruling that ended the Texas Dream Act benefits, leading to confusion and increased tuition for students like DACA recipients, due to a lack of clear state guidance and inconsistent responses from universities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by 14 News WFIE Evansville
Indiana state lawmaker Jim Lucas showed a holstered gun to high school students advocating for gun control at the state Capitol, prompting controversy. The students, part of Students Demand Action, were discussing gun rights with Lucas when he revealed the firearm, leading to a tense exchange. Lucas, known for his support of loosening gun laws, has faced previous controversies and is a vocal advocate for gun rights.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Indiana lawmaker Jim Lucas showed a holstered gun to high school students advocating for gun control at the state Capitol, prompting criticism and fear from the students. The video of the interaction shows Lucas defending gun rights and asserting the need for self-defense, while the students express feeling powerless and unheard. Lucas, a proponent of loosening gun laws, has faced controversy in the past for his social media posts and has previously sponsored a bill for a state-funded handgun training program for teachers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Indiana lawmaker Jim Lucas showed a holstered gun to high school students advocating for gun control at the state Capitol, prompting fear and unease among the students. The video of the interaction shows Lucas defending gun rights and referencing the need for self-defense, before revealing his holstered handgun. The students felt unheard and powerless after the encounter, with one student expressing feeling scared and alone. Lucas, a prominent supporter of loosening gun laws, has faced controversy in the past for his views and social media posts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Indiana state lawmaker Jim Lucas showed a holstered handgun to students advocating for gun control at the state Capitol, defending his support for gun rights and asserting the need for self-defense. The incident, captured on video, sparked controversy and left the students feeling unheard and intimidated. Lucas, a prominent supporter of loosening gun laws, has faced previous controversy for his social media posts and was previously convicted of misdemeanor drunken driving.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
Columbia University has banned the alleged perpetrators of a chemical attack during a pro-Palestinian rally from its campus while working with law enforcement to investigate the incident, which resulted in eight hospitalizations. The attack involved a foul-smelling substance, possibly "skunk," and was reportedly carried out by individuals who were former Israeli military soldiers, according to student accounts. This comes amid ongoing tensions surrounding Palestinian advocacy at the university, with student groups calling for accountability and expressing disillusionment with the administration's response.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by News Channel 5 Nashville
Dr. Katherine Koonce, the slain headmaster of The Covenant School, was remembered by former students as a champion of students who fought for their success. She was known for her willingness to give an educator's perspective on any topic. Her legacy as an educator and advocate for students is expected to be long-lasting. Six people were killed in the shooting at The Covenant School, including Koonce, who may have confronted the shooter.