Rider University in New Jersey has rejected students’ suggestion to bring Chick-fil-A to campus, claiming that the restaurant’s corporate values “have not sufficiently progressed enough to align” with the values of the university. The suggestion to bring the popular restaurant to campus was in response to a survey that the university sent to students in the spring semester, as first reported by Campus Reform.The university, seemingly curious as to which restaurant students would like to see on campus, lost any interest in students’ opinions upon discovering that the popular consensus among students was Chick-fil-A. “[Chick-fil-A’s] corporate values have not sufficiently progressed enough to align with those of Rider,” wrote the university to students, in an email obtained by Campus Reform. The university added that its decision to deny the students’ recommendation was in an attempt to “promote…inclusion for all … [Read more...] about Rider University: Chick-Fil-A’s ‘Corporate Values’ Incompatible with Our Campus
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The Latest: Michael lashes Florida coast as Cat 4 hurricane
Updated 2:15 am PDT, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 A couple is silhouetted against the sunset at the St. Andrews Marina in Panama City, Fla., Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, ahead of Hurricane Michael. (Patti Blake/News Herald via AP) A couple is silhouetted against the sunset at the St. Andrews Marina in Panama City, Fla., Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, ahead of Hurricane Michael. (Patti Blake/News Herald via AP) Photo: Patti Blake, AP Robert Sandousky gestures as he holds up some wire he plans on using to repair one of his fences from storm debris at his home Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, in Keaton Beach, Fla. Sandousky has ridden out several storms since he moved to the area some 40 years ago. Hurricane Michael continues to churn in the Gulf of Mexico heading for the Florida panhandle. less Robert Sandousky gestures as he holds up some wire he plans on using to repair one of his fences from storm debris at his home Tuesday, Oct. … [Read more...] about The Latest: Michael lashes Florida coast as Cat 4 hurricane
DeSantis campaign refocusing as Florida voting starts
Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Updated 2:37 pm PDT, Monday, October 8, 2018 FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2018, file photo, Republican candidate for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis smiles during an airboat tour of the Florida Everglades, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Just a month before Florida chooses a new governor, Ron DeSantis is hoping to rebound from his campaign’s lackluster start by bringing in the woman who helped President Donald Trump carry the state two years ago. less FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2018, file photo, Republican candidate for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis smiles during an airboat tour of the Florida Everglades, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Just a month before Florida ... more Photo: Wilfredo Lee, AP FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Florida Democratic nominee for governor Andrew Gillum participates in the Florida A&M University homecoming parade in Tallahassee, Fla. Just a month … [Read more...] about DeSantis campaign refocusing as Florida voting starts
Here’s how Ron DeSantis and Andrew Gillum plan to steer Florida’s economy
TAMPA — At long last, with mail-in ballots already on their way to voters, Ron DeSantis is ready to share details of his economic plan for Florida and it promises to only further widen the ideological chasm between the two candidates for governor.The Times/Herald obtained a copy of the plan before its release today .While Democrat Andrew Gillum has faced a barrage of negative ads by Republicans for his early proposal to raise the corporate income tax rate to better fund education, DeSantis will propose reducing that same tax rate, along with phasing out the business rent tax and reducing regulations on small businesses."At the end of the day we have a very clear contrast on the economy," DeSantis told reporters at a Tampa event on Thursday. "My opponent is running on a 40 percent tax increase which I think would be devastating for jobs and our economic momentum. I will not do that, I will continue to have low-tax policies and recruit and maintain more businesses."While … [Read more...] about Here’s how Ron DeSantis and Andrew Gillum plan to steer Florida’s economy
Trump candidate, Dem underdog to vie for Florida gov’s seat
Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Updated 2:24 am CDT, Wednesday, August 29, 2018 Andrew Gillum and his wife, R. Jai Gillum addresses his supporters after Andrew Gillum won the Democratic primary for governor on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Tallahassee, Fla. Gillum defeated former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, the daughter of former U.S. Sen. Bob Graham and four other candidates. less Andrew Gillum and his wife, R. Jai Gillum addresses his supporters after Andrew Gillum won the Democratic primary for governor on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Tallahassee, Fla. Gillum defeated former U.S. Rep. ... more Photo: Steve Cannon, AP Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis, right, waves to supporters with his wife, Casey, at an election party after winning the Republican primary, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis, right, waves to supporters with … [Read more...] about Trump candidate, Dem underdog to vie for Florida gov’s seat