NYC college hires dangerous machete-wielding professor, students scared.
OAN’s James Meyers
10:44 AM – Friday, September 29, 2023
A New York City college professor was hired by a university after threatening a New York Post reporter while holding a machete.
Shellyne Rodriguez, 46, was fired from the School of Visual Arts earlier this year after belittling and condemning pro-life students at Hunter College, removing their display and accusing them of pushing propaganda.
After the incident, a New York Post reporter went to her apartment asking to comment on the video that emerged, which resulted in Rodriguez pulling a machete on him.
When the reporter attempted to question the professor, she stormed out of her home with a machete, held it to the reporter’s neck and threatened to “chop you up with this machete,” the New York Post reported.
During the incident, Rodriguez also told the camera crew to “Get the f— away from my door.”
She then chased the reporter and camera crew onto the street as they attempted to leave, while holding the machete.
After learning she was on staff, several Cooper Union students told the New York Post this week it’s “crazy” that their university hired Rodriguez after her incident at Hunter College.
“I don’t think such a person should be here,” said one student when asked about professor Shellyne Rodriguez beginning her new job at the school, located in New York City’s East Village.
Upon hearing about the hire’s past, another student exclaimed, “Oh s—! That’s scary. I don’t think it’s ok. When you are a student you’d want to feel safe. I would not feel safe with that person being my professor.”
The New York Post reported Thursday that Rodriguez is “listed as an adjunct instructor at the Cooper Union in the East Village and appears on the fall semester schedule as teaching a sculpture class.”
However, not all students think having Rodriguez on staff at their school is a bad thing. One student said her having the job is “kind of cool,” and described the professor as a “bada–.”
They added, “I don’t think it poses a problem here and people are not talking about it that much. I think it’s the outside obsession.”
However, other classmates were not sold about the controversial teacher.
“I think that someone who acts irrational like that would have the same mentality in class,” an art major at the college said. “I will definitely be worried.”
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What measures can be put in place to hold educational institutions accountable for their hiring decisions, especially when there are concerns about the safety and integrity of the faculty members
A New York City College Professor Hired After Threatening a Reporter with a Machete
In a shocking turn of events, a college professor from New York City was recently hired by a university despite threatening a New York Post reporter while brandishing a machete. The incident raised concerns among students and the public about the safety and integrity of educational institutions.
Shellyne Rodriguez, 46, was terminated from her position at the School of Visual Arts earlier this year after she belittled and condemned pro-life students at Hunter College. She not only removed their display but also accused them of pushing propaganda. This behavior led to her dismissal from the School of Visual Arts.
As if her previous actions were not alarming enough, a New York Post reporter visited Rodriguez’s apartment to seek her comment on a video that had surfaced regarding her inappropriate behavior. To the shock and horror of the reporter, Rodriguez emerged from her home with a machete and held it to the reporter’s neck, threatening him with violence. The entire incident was reported by The New York Post, further highlighting the gravity of the situation.
During the encounter, Rodriguez also used offensive language and ordered the camera crew to stay away from her door. She then chased the reporter and camera crew onto the street, still wielding the machete, as they attempted to leave. The incident was captured on video, leaving no room for doubt about the professor’s actions.
Despite her reprehensible behavior, it has come to light that Rodriguez has been hired by Cooper Union, a renowned educational institution. Understandably, this news has left several students at Cooper Union feeling bewildered and concerned. They expressed their disbelief and unease about having a professor with such a disturbing past on their campus.
One student stated, “I don’t think such a person should be here,” referring to Shellyne Rodriguez’s appointment at Cooper Union, which is located in New York City’s East Village. The sentiment among students is that they should feel safe on campus, and having a professor with a history of violence does not contribute to that sense of security.
Another student expressed their fear, saying, “Oh s—! That’s scary. I don’t think it’s ok. When you are a student, you’d want to feel safe. I would not feel safe with that person being my professor.” These sentiments reflect the genuine concern felt by those who have just learned about Rodriguez’s hiring.
The incident involving Rodriguez serves as a reminder of the importance of thoroughly vetting individuals before hiring them, especially when it comes to positions of authority and influence within educational institutions. The safety and well-being of students should always be a top priority, and actions like those displayed by Rodriguez should not be tolerated or disregarded.
It remains to be seen how Cooper Union will respond to the growing public outcry and the valid concerns raised by its own students. The handling of this situation will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the trust and confidence students and the wider community place in the institution going forward.
In conclusion, the recent incident involving Shellyne Rodriguez, a college professor who threatened a reporter with a machete, has sparked justifiable concerns about the safety and integrity of educational institutions. The decision made by Cooper Union to hire Rodriguez despite her alarming behavior has caused unease among students and the public. It is crucial that institutions prioritize the safety and well-being of their students when making such important hiring decisions.
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