At Loyola University New Orleans, a newly established chapter of Turning Point USA has been denied official recognition by the student government body, preventing it from becoming an authorized student organization on campus.
In a brief report from The Maroon, the university’s newspaper, it was highlighted: “Breaking: Turning Point USA was denied the ability to charter as an organization affiliated with Loyola University New Orleans at the Oct. 15 Student Government Association senate meeting.”
This decision means that the chapter loses access to campus resources, such as the ability to reserve venues for hosting events.
Interestingly, a Milwaukee-based left-wing blog, Fight Back! News, which openly states its non-neutral stance in coverage, reported on the same Oct. 15 Student Government Association (SGA) meeting. During this session, the SGA senate rejected Turning Point’s request to become an official campus organization.
An image of Marquette Hall on the Loyola University campus, viewed from St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. (matejphoto/Getty Images)
According to Loyola New Orleans’ official website, any group of five or more students wishing to establish a new campus organization can submit an application. Once specific conditions are met, this application is then sent to the SGA senate for consideration by the SGA vice president.
The students attempting to start the organization then appear before the SGA senate for a question and answer session before the SGA decides on whether to approve the organization.
According to Fight Back! News, one student said Turning Point’s values do not comport with the school’s Jesuit Catholic values.
A statue of Jesus is seen in front of Loyola Catholic University in New Orleans on Sept. 13, 2016. (Gregory Kurpiel/Getty Images)
“Loyola University New Orleans, and our whole Jesuit Community, have prided themselves on the core values of Saint Ignatius, and the Society of Jesus at large. As it stands, Turning Point USA, its leaders, and many of the individuals whom they support are in direct opposition of these values,” a freshman named Rosalina Framboise reportedly said, particularly attributing statements to Kirk that “queer people are trying to corrupt your children” and “transgenderism and gender fluidity are lies that hurt people and abuse kids,” as evidence for her claim.
Official Catholic Church doctrine does not support gay marriage or transgenderism.
An unnamed student reportedly claimed Kirk and Turning Point promote “hate towards Hispanics.”
Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a campus event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10.
After his assassination, left-wing professors have attempted to shred Kirk’s legacy, as Turning Point displays on college campuses have been destroyed and students have been threatened.
Buildings of Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana. (Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Loyola New Orleans did not respond to a request for comment.
The Turning Point organizers on campus could not immediately be reached for comment.
