Faith Perkins

Faith Perkins is a staff writer for The Lion. She graduated from Missouri Western State University with a bachelors in convergent journalism.

Culture
New Jersey college cancels drag queen story hour for kids of school employees

The drag queen story hour scheduled for “Bring Your Child to Work Day” at a New Jersey college was canceled amid concerns from staff members. Brookdale Community College announced its… Read More

May 2, 2024
Culture
Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters arrested on college campuses across the nation

College officials and law enforcement have taken action after many days of disruptive, and sometimes destructive, pro-Palestine encampments on university campuses around the country. Tuesday night, 109 people were arrested by… Read More

May 2, 2024
Courts
Florida teen convicted of assaulting teacher files lawsuit against district, sentencing to be continued

A Florida teenager is suing his school district after he was convicted of assaulting a teacher’s aide. Brendan Depa filed a lawsuit against the Flagler County School District (FCSD), alleging… Read More

May 1, 2024
Public Education
‘The school is not protecting them’: Massachusetts parent blows whistle on public school for ignoring trans student’s ‘hit list’

A whistleblower has spoken out against a Massachusetts middle school where a transgender student allegedly created a “hit list” of 45 fellow students. An anonymous parent, speaking to the… Read More

May 1, 2024
Culture
Harvard anti-Israel protesters raise Palestinian flag where American flag usually flies

Anti-Israel protesters at Harvard University flew three Palestinian flags where the American flag is often flown. The group of three protestors hoisted the flag on Saturday over the John Harvard… Read More

April 30, 2024