Ann Coulter Speaks With Single Interruption
Ann Coulter returned to Cornell University to speak on immigration, after being silenced by protestors during her previous speaking endeavor.
Ann Coulter returned to Cornell University to speak on immigration, after being silenced by protestors during her previous speaking endeavor.
Cornell University experienced a tumultuous year with events affecting free speech, campus politics, and campus culture. The “Year of Free Expression” saw debates on academic freedom, controversial speakers, and tensions regarding Israel. Additionally, there were developments in Greek life, student unionization, and controversies around sex ed and sports culture.
The resolution has drawn criticism for its use of ambiguous language that could expand prohibitions on free expression.
So, if you’re a recovering politico, close your Twitter and put down your phone. Go outside and touch some grass.
Representatives debated “free speech absolutist language,” rejected including an anti-heckler clause, and wondered if the university can ever be politically neutral.
“Cornell is not alone in terms of having had an incident where a speaker was shouted down,” McGuire remarked.
Pollack has rejected SA Res. 31., for it “would infringe on our core commitment to academic freedom and freedom of inquiry, and [its requirements] are at odds with the goals of a Cornell education.”
On Thursday, April 13, the Cornell Republicans, the Cornell Review, and Cornell Political Union will be co-hosting a thought-provoking event on the topic, “How do we Protect Free Expression on Campus?” The event will feature Dr. Steven McGuire from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA).
This organization is a registered student organization of Cornell University