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Leaked University of Illinois lecture material blames Trump for ‘White supremacy,’ embraces far-left activism

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Leaked PowerPoint lessons from a first-year education course at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign show extreme left-wing bias on the topic of illegal immigration, as well as race and gender.

Fox News Digital obtained slides of EDUC 201, an education course for first semester students titled “Identity and Difference in Education,” from a student whistleblower. 

The lesson from week 15 was called “Living in Uncertainty: Understanding Immigrant, Migrant, & Refugee Student Populations,” containing 25 slides promoting leftist talking points on immigration. The course is taught by professor Gabriel Rodriguez in the school’s college of education.

The first slide features a photo of a person holding a sign at a demonstration that reads, “No human being is illegal.”

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A slide from a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign lecture from December 2025 features a poster of an activist holding a sign that reads, “No human being is illegal.” (Obtained by Fox News Digital)

The fifth slide is called “Language Matters,” and polices students’ language about immigration and immigrants.

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“Embrace using humanizing language when talking about immigrant communities that don’t have documentation – consider using the language of ‘undocumented,’” the slide says.

“Using terms like ‘illegal immigrants,’ ‘illegal aliens,’ or ‘illegals’” is harmful, the slide says, explaining that using those terms is “dehumanizing and degrading,” that they reinforce existing negative stereotypes about immigrant communities and connect immigration with criminality, that they fuel perspectives that immigrants have no rights and that they facilitate “scapegoating communities for larger systemic issues.”

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Explaining the difference between immigrants and refugees, the presentation insists, without making the distinction between illegal and legal immigrants, that, “Immigrants migrate to pursue better opportunities (e.g., work, education).” Refugees flee other countries to avoid “persecution, conflict, or violence.”

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A slide from a December 2025 lecture at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign defines “key terms” related to immigration. (Obtained by Fox News Digital)

Citing PBS News, the presentation makes the dubious claim that there are only 13.7 million illegal aliens present in the United States.

“Between 2007-2019, number of undocumented immigrants held steady at around 11 million, but since then the numbers have increased by almost 3 million,” one slide says.

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A 2018 Yale study concluded that, using an “extremely conservative model,” there are between 16 million and 29 million illegal aliens in the United States, with the mean resting at 22.1 million. Those numbers were calculated before the four-year Biden administration, which was known for its open borders policy.

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The presentation includes a slide titled, “Shifting Support for Immigrant/Refugee Student Populations in Schools,” and compiles headlines about the negative academic impacts of stricter immigration policies. The slide reinforces that the anti-immigrant/refugee climate increases discriminatory practices, makes students feel unsafe and increases absenteeism, among other negative ramifications.

A slide from a December 2025 lecture at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shows headlines that suggest support for illegal immigration. (Obtained by Fox News Digital)

Slide 17 of the presentation features a study co-authored by Rodriguez, called, “‘This is What I go Through:’ Latinx Youth Facultades in Suburban Schools in the Era of Trump.” Rodriguez’s study examined reactions from 11 “Latinx youth” in predominantly White suburbs.

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A screenshot of his study references “White supremacy and xenophobia brought on by … Trump.”

On the same slide, Rodriguez quotes one of his own study subjects, Jose, an illegal alien who is worried about being deported.

“I can’t think of any other time when my grades have mattered the most than after this election,” says Jose’s quote. “If anything happens to me at least I have good grades, [to] build on my case. Maybe if I’m excellent they won’t kick me out. The fear is so real. Right now, we don’t know what’s going to happen. My parents tell me, ‘Do well in school.’ So really, I’m worth a grade right now. I want to excel in academics. Hopefully, I’m one of the good ones.”

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A slide from a December 2025 lecture at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign features the professor’s paper slamming Trump for “White supremacy” and “xenophobia.” (Obtained by Fox News Digital)

Further slides instruct students on how to deal with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in a school setting.

A student in the class, who spoke with Fox News Digital on the condition of anonymity, said that these lessons aren’t just suggestions for how to teach future students.

So in the lectures, my professor would constantly say, ‘you as educators, you as future educators, you need to do this, you need to know this,’” the student said. “That’s one thing that he says, just over and over, like ‘we as future educators,’ kind of reminding us like, oh, we need to use this when we go to teach later on.”

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Fox News Digital also obtained slides from week 8 of the education course, which focused on the implicit meanings of silence in the classroom, and how sometimes silence is the result of racial or sex-based discrimination.

One such example is “Internalized Oppression,” defined as “assumed racial inferiority on the part of people of color.”

“Let’s think about how students with minoritized identities (e.g., race, gender, sexuality) are silenced by peers and educators,” one slide says.

Silence can be a survival and resistance method, according to the presentation.

A University of Illinois entry sign in Champaign, Illinois. The University of Illinois is a state university in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois. It offers teaching and research programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to over 56,000 students. (Don and Melinda Crawford/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

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“Let’s think about how students, particularly those with minoritized identities use their agency by turning to silence to resist contexts they perceive to be harmful to their identities and sense of community,” one slide said.

The following slides featured anecdotes from people described as high school students. The source of the anecdotes is unclear, and Rodriguez did not respond to a comment request seeking clarification.

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One relays the story of someone named Joaquín, billed as a senior in high school, who reported that people ignored him when he gave his opinion, and suggested that his race played a factor in the ignoral.

“Joaquín’s decision is calculated, as he preferred to be quiet, rather than continue to subject himself to being ignored and dismissed,” was the takeaway from Joaquín’s story.

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A slide from an October 2025 education course at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign attributes a student’s silence to racial animus. (Obtained by Fox News Digital)

More slides featured anecdotes about racism.

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“During Lissette’s AP English class, she sat at her desk and took notes as she listened to the teacher review the agenda for the day. Students were reading The Great Gatsby and got in small groups to tackle discussion questions. Lissette was in a group with three female students and started the conversation by beginning to suggest how they should go about answering the discussion questions listed on their handout,” one anecdote from a slide called “Group Work Gone Awry” said. 

“Lissette did not finish making her suggestion as she was quickly cut off by one of her white peers who suggested to the group that they should read portions of the text out loud first before proceeding to answer the discussion questions. The two white students in the group delegated tasks to Lissette and Marie, a female Asian student in the group. Throughout their group work, Lissette’s white classmates took time to socialize and not include her and Marie.”

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“This conversation highlights that even when Latine youth did want to verbally participate and take the lead, as in this small group conversation, white youth often did not let them,” the next slide explains. (“Latine” is a gender-neutral term used in place of “Latino” or “Latina”).

In response to this, the student whistleblower from whom Fox News Digital obtained the lecture slides quipped that they were quiet in school growing up, not because of racism or sexism, but simply because of their personality.

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Silence can also be caused by factors like gender.

One anecdote, attributed to a high school senior named Clarissa, claims that a male classmate named Michael receives all the credit for the ideas that were conceived together.

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“But it is definitely why there are less women in leadership because – I could only handle it for a few months, and then I was like, ‘I don’t wanna do this anymore,’” Clarissa concludes.

The presentation also covered “microagressions,” defined as “everyday, verbal, nonverbal slights, snubs, or insults regardless of intent that sends a hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their minoritized group membership” — and “stereotype threat,” defined as, “socially premised psychological threat that arises when one is in a situation or doing something for which a negative stereotype about one’s group applies.”

An October 2025 lecture from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign defines “microaggressions.” (Obtained by Fox News Digital)

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“So it’s very much like, ‘these are the ideas you need to have,’ and it’s kind of interesting to me too, because this class was required and this is like one of the first education classes I’m taking,” the education student told Fox News Digital.

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“And so far, I haven’t actually learned anything for education about, like, how to set up a classroom, what methods work best with kids for learning — just like basic curriculum that kids are going to be taught, like math and science. There’s nothing of that that I’ve been taught, like this is the first thing.”

The University of Illinois did not return a request for comment. 

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Ohio courtroom devolves into chaos after sentencing in death of teen

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Emotions boiled over inside an Ohio courtroom Tuesday, after a judge sentenced a Cincinnati man in the shooting death of a teenager, setting off a shouting match that escalated into a courthouse brawl.

The chaos unfolded after the families of Latrelle Rogers, 20, and his victim, Edwin “Myzell” Arrington, 17, got into a verbal argument following Rogers’ sentencing.

Rogers was ordered to serve 12 to 17½ years in prison after pleading guilty to a reduced charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with Arrington’s death, FOX 19 reported.

After Common Pleas Court Judge Robert Winkler read out the sentencing, one of Rogers’ family members could be heard on video shouting, “Love you.”

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Violence broke out in the courtroom after Latrelle Rogers’ sentencing. (Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office)

Arrington‘s family responded with, “F— you,” leading to a fight that traveled through the courthouse and outside, according to the outlet.

“The disturbance was so loud it disturbed proceedings in my courtroom,” Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Christopher McDowell told FOX 19. “I saw multiple people being arrested and not complying with deputies’ orders.”

McDowell told the outlet he was forced to cancel the rest of the morning’s hearings, as the courthouse was temporarily closed.

Latrelle Rogers lived in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Marli Miller/UCG/Universal Images Group/Getty Images)

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Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office confirmed multiple people were cited, but it is unclear if there were any arrests, according to FOX 19.

The shooting happened early Jan. 1, 2024, in Cincinnati’s University Heights neighborhood.

It is unclear what led to the fatal Ohio shooting. (Stephen M. Katz/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

Officers found Arrington dead from multiple gunshot wounds and arrested Rogers more than four months later on May 22, according to the outlet.

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Before Rogers’ plea deal, he was indicted on two counts of murder and two counts of felonious assault.

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Bruce Campbell announces cancer diagnosis; ‘Fear not,’ he tells fans

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Treatment will delay the Royal Oak-born actor’s plans to tour his new film ‘Ernie & Emma’ this summer.

Royal Oak-born movie star and cult hero Bruce Campbell announced on social media on Monday that he has been diagnosed cancer — a type that is “treatable” but not “curable,” he said.

“I apologize if that’s a shock — it was to me too,” the “Evil Dead” star, 67, wrote in a message posted to Instagram.

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He went on to say “I’m not gonna go into any more detail,” and he didn’t. He said the public announcement had to do with scaling back appearances on his schedule, including tour dates behind his latest film, “Ernie & Emma.”

Campbell planned to show the movie June 5 at the Redford Theatre; as of Monday night, that date is still on the Redford schedule, but Campbell wrote in his note he plans to get “as well as I possibly can over the summer so that I can tour with my new movie ‘Ernie & Emma’ this fall.”

The movie is written, directed by and stars Campbell as a man who goes on a journey following the death of his wife. Campbell produced the movie alongside his wife, Ida Gearon, and filmed it in Oregon, where he now lives.

Campbell told The News in January he dedicated “Ernie & Emma” to his childhood moviemaking pals, including Scott Spiegel, who died of a heart attack in September 2025.

“It’s a callback to the carefree days of Super 8, where we could do whatever the f–k we wanted to do,” Campbell said of “Ernie & Emma.” “So I thought, ‘All the boys are responsible for this,’ so they’re all in there.”

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Campbell got his start making movies around Metro Detroit with his childhood pal, Sam Raimi. Campbell starred in Raimi’s “Evil Dead” trilogy and has since appeared in most of Raimi’s films; Campbell makes a brief appearance in a photograph in the background of an early scene in Raimi’s latest, “Send Help.”

He’s also an author; Campbell’s autobiography “If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor” was published in 2001.

In his post on social media, Campbell thanked fans and said he was not out to elicit sympathy.

“Fear not, I am a tough old son-of-a-bitch and I have great support, so I expect to be around for a while,” he wrote.

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Check out these Milwaukee-area places to celebrate Pi Day on March 14

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For math enthusiasts and foodies, Pi Day on March 14 is upon us once again.

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We all know what pie is, but what the heck is pi? Pi ― 3.14 ― is the ratio of the circumference of a circle (the distance around the outside of it) to the diameter of that circle (the distance edge-to-edge). As we may have learned in math class, no matter the size of the circle, pi is always 3.14.

Hence on March 14, many bakeries and eateries in and around Milwaukee are offering pie sales and diverse pie selections. A selection of them are listed below.

Note that pie availability is typically while supplies last and preordering or calling beforehand is recommended. If there is a bakery or restaurant that is recognizing Pi Day and is not included in this list, let us know so we can add it.

Gather Bakehouse in Bay View

At Gather Bakehouse, the bakery will have mini 3-inch pies as well as 9-inch pies. Flavors include Dutch apple, strawberry rhubarb, cherry, French silk, honey custard and key lime. There will also be preorder options.

Location: 1100 E. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee

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Hours: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. It’s closed on Monday.

For more information: Visit gatherbakehouse.com

National Bakery & Deli in Brookfield, Greendale and Milwaukee

National Bakery & Deli will have multiple pies available for National Pi Day: banana cream, cherry, apple, chocolate cream, Dutch apple and strawberry cream.

Location: 13820 W. Greenfield Ave., Brookfield; 5637 Broad St., Greendale; and 3200 S. 16th St., Milwaukee.

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Hours for all locations: 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

For more information or to order online: Visit nationalbakery.com

Kelly’s Pot Pies & More in Greenfield and East Troy

Kelly’s Pot Pies & More will have $3.14 off any large Reuben pot pie or shepherd’s pie beginning Pi Day and running through St. Patrick’s Day. These specials will be at both the East Troy and Greenfield stores.

Kelly’s Pot Pies & More also has other pot pies, including beef, turkey, veggie, taco and pizza. They also offer quiche, cheesecake, lemon torte and key lime pie.

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To help guarantee a pie, order online two hours or more in advance.

Locations: 3785 S. 108th St. in Greenfield; and 3268 Main St. in East Troy

Hours: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday

To order online or for more information: Visit kellyspotpies.com.

Mr. Dye’s Pies at 3rd Street Market Hall in Milwaukee

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At Mr. Dye’s Pies at 3rd Street Market Hall, there are a plethora of pies sold by the slice or as a whole pie including peanut butter, sweet potato, pecan, key lime and blueberry.Location: 5504 W. State St. (First Floor, South Hall located in the row of stalls to the right of Dairyland)

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday

For more information: Visit 3rdstmarkethall.com/locations/all-vendors/mrdyespies

The Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago

The Elegant Farmer will participate on National Pi Day from March 9 to 15 and will offer $3.14 off 5-inch apple pies baked in a paper bag (original price is $9.99). The pies baked in a bag feature a flaky crust with a sugar cookie-like top. 

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Location: 1545 Main St. (at Highways ES & J) in Mukwonago

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily

For more information or to order: Order online at elegantfarmer.com or call 262-363-6770

Periwinkle’s Bakery in Waukesha

Periwinkle’s Bakery on Broadway in Waukesha will have its full pie menu for special order on March 14 and a variety of 9-inch-deep dish pies for sale that same day at its retail location at neighboring Rochester Deli. These include French Silk, caramel apple, Key West lime, wild blueberry and peanut butter French silk.

Online orders need to be placed the week prior.

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Location: 143 W. Broadway, Waukesha (Bakery for purchase inside of Rochester Deli)

Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday

For more information: Visit periwinklesbakery.com

All in Favor, Say Pie in Waukesha

At All in Favor, Say Pie, you can order your pie online to pick up in Waukesha. Flavors include Door County cherry pie, apple blueberry, Dutch apple pie, cranberry apple, mixed berry and blueberry. Pies should be ordered two to five days in advance.

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For more information and to order: Visit https://sites.google.com/view/allinfavorsaypie/home

Aggie’s Bakery and Cake Shop in West Allis

Aggie’s Bakery and Cake Shop will sell pies including cherry, apple, caramel apple, blueberry, peach and banana cream pie on National Pi Day.

Location: 7328 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis

Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday

For more information: Call 414-482-1288 or visit aggiesbakery.com

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The Bake Sale in West Allis

The Bake Sale in West Allis has pie options that customers can order online days in advance which include key lime, French silk, apple, caramel apple, strawberry rhubarb, pecan, whiskey chocolate pecan and fruity pebble. Pies are available on National Pi Day while supplies last. Select pies are available in the store.

Location: 6923 W. Becher St., West Allis

Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday

For more information or to order: 414-543-4230 or bakesalewestallis.com

Bishop’s Sweets in West Allis

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For National Pi Day, Bishop’s Sweets will have whole pies and slices available while supplies last. If you want a specialty pie or to ensure there is one ready, order the pie 72 hours before March 14.

The featured pie flavors include apple, cherry, banana cream, coconut cream and Bishop’s Sweets requested favorite, French silk pie. The bakery will also be introducing additional pies for people to try, including chess, buttermilk and Mississippi mud pie.

Location: 8005 W. Lincoln Ave., West Allis. Bishop’s Sweets also offers delivery through Uber Eats and DoorDash.

Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on National Pi Day, March 14, or until the pies are sold out. Otherwise, hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday; and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. (It is closed Monday through Thursday.)

For more information: Visit www.facebook.com/BishopsSweets or call 414-763-2436.

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Cathy Kozlowicz can be reached at 262-361-9132 or cathy.kozlowicz@jrn.com. Follow her on X at @kozlowicz_cathy



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