
University Professor Harasses TPUSA Students, Despite Complaint
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University of South Alabama Math Professor Accused of Harassment: A Students Fight for Justice
Ethan Kaiser, a Turning Point USA student, filed a harassment complaint against Professor Joshua Lioi, who accused the group of being fascists. Despite the university condemning the professors actions, he continued to disrupt the group. Kaiser faced resistance from administrators who warned about potential funding risks, but he pushed back, emphasizing the importance of supporting all student groups.
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This is Birmingham News today, every story, every city, every day. Last month, a University of South Alabama math professor approached a turning point USA student table on campus and accused the group of being fascists. He even referenced a past runnin' where he insulted them harshly. Ethan Kaiser, the chapter president, filed a formal harassment complaint against the professor, Joshua Leoi. Kaiser met with a top administrator, Dr. J. Harold Pardew, who called the professor's actions abhorrent and inappropriate, but Pardew raised concerns about the student releasing video of the incident, saying it could hurt university funding from state leaders. Kaiser felt the dean was trying to discourage his complaint, suggesting it might harm the school's image. He pushed back, arguing that properly handling such issues would actually show support for all student groups and avoid any funding risks. The university later stated that the professor's behavior went against their values. Still, he returned to the turning point table the next week and kept disrupting them.
Even after the complaint and media attention, school officials emphasized viewpoint neutrality as a public institution, urging civil discourse while offering ways for students to report policy, violations. They say complaints get reviewed through standard processes. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort and calm, so L.I. SoleyPillow.com Made in AI
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