Grammar corrections lead to racism charge, and more

Grammar corrections lead to racism charge

A minority student group at the University of California, Los Angeles, is accusing a professor of racism for correcting grammar and punctuation in minority students’ assignments. The group, Students of Color, says “the grammar ‘lessons’’’ are acts of “micro-aggression” that have created “a hostile class climate.” Professor Val Rust said he was just trying to help students, but conceded they “don’t feel that is appropriate.”

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A McDonald’s website for employees suggested they return unwanted gifts and sell possessions to “bring in some quick cash” during the holiday season. The McResource site also encouraged the company’s minimum-wage employees to break food into smaller pieces to feel more full, and to “stop complaining,” because it increases stress.