US Professor Charged After Urinating on Student's Backpack, Prior Incidents Found
Paul Fischer, a 55-year-old biology professor at Macalester College in Minnesota, has been charged with first-degree property damage after allegedly urinating on a student's backpack on December 5, 2025. The incident prompted an investigation revealing six prior reports of urine found in various campus locations, including trash cans and decorations. Fischer admitted to a habit of urinating into cups and disposing of them on campus, possibly spilling urine on the backpack accidentally. He resigned during the investigation.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (31/100). Lens Score 41/100.
Outlets measured: news18, ndtv, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–32/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 12 Oct, 10:13 am. Other outlets followed.