Feminist writers, professors sound off on firing of NYU professor, state of academia: 'Dangerous precedent'

died at 34 years old, and confirmed on November 5, shortly after first reported the news. While no cause of death has been shared, the Los Angeles Police Department told People that a body was discovered just before 11 a.m. at his California home. A rep for Aaron declined to comment but told the publication that "a statement will be released shortly by the family and management.

Sam Heughan has reunited with his Outlander co-stars Graham McTavish and Duncan Lacroix.

Kevin Deeney says Irvine Meadow had to box clever to get the better of Glasgow heavyweights Pollok.

I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! due to her own "insecurities" about her body.The Loose Women star admitted she wasn't insecure about her appearance, but instead would rather remain discreet when washing, without exposing her figure "to the entire country".Charlene was asked in a recent interview about her thoughts on the famous shower scenes like Mylenne Klass' and whether she has any fears.She replied as reported by the Mirror: "I think what is wonderful about a show such as this is that it shows real life and real scenarios and real insecurities and there will be those who are really secure within their bodies and really happy stripping off and I will applaud that til the cows come home."It is brilliant but there will always be those who are also very tentative about doing that."I would probably come under that umbrella to be honest. It is not that I am necessarily insecure about my body, I also don’t want to show the entire country my body."But I think there is room for everybody to be honest and I don’t think anybody should be judged as to whether they want to show everything off or they would rather shower with a swimsuit on."Charlene will also be taking a break from Loose Women while on the show, with the presenter breaking down in tears when discussing her co-stars.She admitted: "They have been amazing to be honest and they think that I have got balls of steel and will be able to breeze through it."There is probably an element of yeah that is great you see me behind a desk and I do a live show and I know what I am doing, but this is completely outside of my comfort zone."They feel like I can do it and that kind of belief helps to drive me.

Jennifer Lawrence looked casual and comfortable as she stepped out for a stroll with her husband and baby on Saturday in New York.The 32-year-old actress looked cheerful as she waved to a fan while wearing a pair of straight-leg jeans, brown ballet flats, a worn 'The Green Thumb' T-shirt and a green billed cap.The Oscar winner appeared makeup free and pulled her hair back into a loose pony tail.  Cheerful: Jennifer Lawrence, 32, looked cheerful as she waved to a fan, wearing a pair of straight leg jeans, brown ballet flats, a worn 'The Green Thumb' T-shirt and a green billed cap in New York on SaturdayBoth she and her husband of three years, Cooke Maroney, seemed to be enjoying the unusually warm weather in the Big Apple.  The art gallerist, 38, was dressed similarly to his wife, sporting a pair of dark jeans and a white T-shirt, sneakers and dark sunglasses. Seven-month-old baby Cy was safely cradled in his stroller for the family outing.  Warm weather: The star and her husband of three years, Cooke Maroney, seemed to be enjoying the unusually warm weather in the Big Apple. The art gallerist, 38, sported a pair of dark jeans and a white T-shirtJennifer's latest film, Causeway debuted Friday, November 4, on AppleTV+.She signed on to produce and star in the drama as a US soldier who suffers a traumatic brain injury while serving in Afghanistan, and has trouble adjusting to life back home in her native New Orleans.

A British holidaymaker died after being beaten and starved by cruel guards in a Dubai police station, an inquest heard. The hearing was told that Lee Brown passed away after five days in custody at the Bur Dubai police station.

Ally McCoist helped a contestant on game show The Wheel make history by landing a whopping £82,000. The Rangers and Scotland legend appeared as one of the celebrities on Michael McIntyre’s popular Saturday night TV hit.

Aaron Carter passed away at the age of 34.

A savvy Mrs Hinch fan has noted a nifty way of stopping condensation from accumulating on windowsills too much this winter - a problem that can quickly lead to mould and all sorts of other difficulties.

American rapper Aaron Carter has died aged 34.

The 2022 holiday season has just arrived, but Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans are already working on a yuletide film planned for 2023.The two action heroes were spotted laughing between takes on the set of Red One on Saturday in Atlanta, Georgia.The Rock, 50, looked ready for anything in a red-and-green leather jacket and pants with knee-high lace-up boots. Laughs: Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans were spotted laughing between takes as they worked on the set of Red One Saturday in AtlantaChris, 41, was costumed more casually in a pair of gray jeans, a brown button down shirt and worn brown leather jacket.  Both men appeared in the Disney comedy Free Guy, starring Ryan Reynolds, but this is the first time they have been at the top of the ticket together.  Details of the plot for Red One have not been released.

Diddy shared several videos and photos that had been taken during his 53rd birthday party to his Instagram Story on Friday.In the clips, the hip-hop mogul was seen while celebrating his special day with several of his friends and other figures from the entertainment industry at his mansion in Los Angeles.According to TMZ, the performer's party was attended by figures such as Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige and Machine Gun Kelly, some of whom were featured in the clips and photos shared to his Story.

Troubled singer and rapper Aaron Carter was apparently found dead today at his home in Lancaster, Calif. He was 34 years old   

Keanu Reeves has 'responded' after Matthew Perry questioned why the actor 'still walks among us' in his new autobiography, reports US Magazine. Friends star Perry, 53, caused a social media storm after he wrote in his memoir, Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing, 'Why is it that the original thinkers like River Phoenix and Heath Ledger die, but Keanu Reeves still walks among us?'A source close to Reeves, 58 -  who is known as the 'internet's boyfriend' due to his caring nature and numerous good deeds - told the publication: 'Keanu thought the comments came out of left field.  Response: Keanu Reeves  (left) has 'responded' after Matthew Perry (right) questioned why the actor 'still walks among us' in his new autobiography, reports US Magazine 'It’s kind of backfired on Matthew anyway, which is why he had to apologize.'DailyMail.com has contacted Reeves' representative for comment.  This comes after Perry  backtracked on his shockingly negative feelings about Reeves.After the revelation, the Friends actor released a statement clarifying his comments to People on Wednesday as he said: 'I'm actually a big fan of Keanu.  Although Reeves has called Phoenix one of his 'closet friends of that era,' Perry also had a strong connection to him after he made his feature film debut opposite Phoenix in 1988's A Night In The Life Of Jimmy Reardon; Phoenix and Reeves in My Own Private Idaho  'I just chose a random name, my mistake. I apologize.

Former child star Aaron Carter has died. He was 34.

She has modeled couture on runways all over the world.But Kaia Gerber stuck to a simply stylish look when she was spotted stepping out to run errands in her hometown of Los Angeles on Saturday.The 21-year-old daughter of Cindy Crawford showcased her endless pins in a pair of black leggings and bundled up in a matching sweater. Away from the runway: Kaia Gerber stuck to a simply stylish look when she was spotted stepping out to run errands in her hometown of Los AngelesLetting her luxurious dark hair tumble freely over her shoulders, she warded off the California rays with a pair of shades.

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When it comes to higher education, there is no shortage of scandals, but perhaps the biggest scandal is how colleges and universities drop academic standards to match the proficiency levels of today’s student population. When professors lower standards, we are diminishing the quality of education, cheapening our own profession, and betraying the core mission of academia — to transmit knowledge, foster critical thinking, and prepare students for the professional world that awaits them.

New York University's firing of Professor Maitland Jones Jr., following student complaints about poor grades has lit a fuse under parents who say the lowering of academic standards in U.S. school is doing students no favors.