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Sep 26, 2016
8:37:57am
zia cougar All-American
After reading the following two articles, I’ve come to the conclusion we might
After reading the two articles summarized below, I’ve come to the conclusion we might not be a good fit for the B12 -- and I'm pretty sure we aren't willing to go as far as Houston.
1st Article: KU bars gorillas from jungle-theme decoration due to 'masculine image' @ http://www.campusreform.org/?ID=8171
2nd Article: UH prof agrees to hand out 'emotional first-aid kits,' balks at pacifiers @ http://www.campusreform.org/?ID=8168

KU bars gorillas from jungle-theme decoration due to 'masculine image'
Anthony GockowskiInvestigative Reporter@AGockowski Today at 9:27 AM EDT
• An RA at the University of Kansas was advised against incorporating an image of a gorilla into a jungle-themed floor decoration because the animal apparently represents “a very masculine image.”
• Assistant Complex Director Dale Morrow also noted that there are "stereotypes that surround this animal," and therefore its inclusion in the display would not be "inclusive."

"this animal could be triggering to some people as their [sic] are stereotypes that surround this animal,' he continued, noting that all the RA would need to change 'is the picture and the words.'
An acquaintance of the RA, who also wishes to remain anonymous, explained to Campus Reform that the gorilla was used as part of a jungle-themed decoration for a hallway, and was not put up as a solitary image."

UH prof agrees to hand out 'emotional first-aid kits,' balks at pacifiers
Sydney Hutchison Louisiana Campus Correspondent@sydhutch12 on Sep 24, 2016 at 11:43 AM EDT
• A University of Houston professor agreed to distribute “emotional first-aid kits” to students, apparently not realizing it was a satirical ploy by James O’Keefe.
• The emotional first-aid kits contain a baby blanket, chocolates, a plush kitten, a bag containing the smell of lavender, ear plugs, a genderless pastel teddy bear, hand written notes, and a pacifier.
• Prof. Schindler did, however, express reservations about the pacifiers, which she feared might be taken the wrong way, and suggested advising students to suck their thumbs instead.
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