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Campuses across Texas had pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Why did only UT-Austin crack down?

Dozens of people were arrested in Austin, while sit ins and demonstrations elsewhere happened mostly unobstructed. School officials say it’s because campus rules were broken.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Public Colleges Crack Down on Peaceful Anti-Israel Protests

In March, Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order demanding that colleges crack down on antisemitic speech.

Reason

Did Texas Police Violate First Amendment Rights of Pro-Palestine Protesters?

A UT professor and expert on freedom of expression weighs in on the controversial arrests of 57 individuals, including a journalist, at a campus demonstration.

Texas Observer

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Travis County rejects all criminal trespass charges against 57 people arrested at UT-Austin protest

University officials banned all students arrested from campus, except for “academic reasons.”

The Texas Tribune

Texas cops crack down on UT Gaza protest

Civil rights advocates on Wednesday expressed alarm at a rapid escalation by Texas state troopers

Salon

Pro-Palestinian protests spread to the campuses of USC and the University of Texas

Arrests were made at both schools. The LAPD said it would continue patrolling USC's campus into Thursday, while Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the protestors at UT-Austin belong in jail.

WEKU

Mass arrests roil college campuses amid pro-Palestinian protests

The University of Southern California canceled its main commencement ceremony after dozens of campus arrests. Meanwhile, students at several schools around the country set up solidarity encampments.

WEKU

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Why are Ladakh’s residents on a hunger strike? | Explained

Sonam Wangchuk's climate fast in Leh demands Sixth Schedule safeguards for Ladakh's resources and decision-making authority.

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In 40 years as a founder-CEO, Michael Dell turned his dorm-room PC company into a tech giant. Can he cash in on the AI boom?

Dell has reinvented his company multiple times. Now he says he has the tools the Fortune 500 needs for the next data revolution.

Fortune

In the dark of the Valley

The long spell of power outages has added to the pangs of residents of Kashmir valley already worried about mandatory installation of smart meters. With no explanation provided by the authorities overseeing the generation and distribution of electricity, the unprecedented rise in power cuts this year during Ramzan have overwhelmed…

The Hindu

March Madness 2024: will Caitlin Clark take Iowa all the way?

Can the UConn men go back to back? Are the South Carolina women unstoppable? Our writers pick the winners, sleepers and upsets in both NCAA tournament brackets

The Guardian - US

Prof: Anti-woke crusade "will backfire"

Courts see anti-DEI efforts as not only infringements "on free speech, but as an infringement on academic freedom"

Salon

Is journalism disappearing? These top educators have a lot to say about that

The leaders of six journalism schools discuss the ongoing media bloodbath, the cost of a journalism degree, and how to prepare journalists for the future.

WEKU

Safeguarding Local Democracy

The party-political nature of local governments is now a reality that cannot be ignored. Hence, there is a need to adopt clear statutory measures that can curb defections at the local level

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Mamata Banerjee announces hike in salaries of Anganwadi workers in West Bengal

In a major decision announcement ahead of upcoming Lok Sabha, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hiked the salaries of Anganwadi and and their assistants beginning this April. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Arch Manning reportedly opting out of EA Sports’ College Football 25 had fans making jokes

Arch Manning is reportedly opting out of appearing in College Football 25. But why?

Reason

Pros and Cons of Conformism—Rejoinder to Bryan Caplan

Two libertarian experts on public ignorance continue a debate about conformism.

The Texas Tribune

Does UT Tyler Health Science Center’s deal with private equity shield doctors from malpractice suits?

A lawsuit claims UT Tyler Health Science Center is trying to pull the veil of governmental immunity over doctors who do all of their work for a for-profit, private equity-backed health care system.

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UT System names finalist for president of Stephen F. Austin State University

If approved, Neal Weaver will be the first permanent president to lead the East Texas university since it joined the UT System in 2023.

Texas Observer

Anti-DEI Law Implementation Has Been a Disaster

Kowtowing to the legislature, UT Austin disbanded all its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs wholesale—with little input from students or faculty.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Tennessee attorney general mentions ‘Georgia Lamborghini’ when criticizing NCAA

'Nobody bats an eye at a Georgia Lamborghini'

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ben Crenshaw’s childhood golf course in Austin is still facing a battle to avoid being bulldozed

The more quiet the university gets, the more worried Muny friends get and the more at risk the future of the course becomes.

The Hindu

Ladakh to observe shutdown on February 3 to demand statehood

Ladakh Statehood: Civil society leaders from Ladakh invited for high-powered committee dialogue on demands for constitutional safeguards and statehood.

Newslaundry

SC tells govt to publish review panel’s orders on J&K internet curbs

The Supreme Court on Tuesday called for the publication of the review committee’s orders concerning internet shutdowns in Jammu and Kashmir, Livelaw reported.

The Hindu

Ahead of R-Day, 94,680 business units, startups sanctioned in J&K

Ahead of the 75th Republic Day, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s administration has provided entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities to 94,680 youth in a single day. Mr. Sinha distributed record sanction letters for setting up new units and startups.

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