At its core, cancel culture represents a shift in how ideas are debated. Students used to advance their ideas through persuasion and discourse, which made thinking about the issues a collective, constructive effort. Now, many students seek to implement their agenda through social pressure and intimidation, refusing to hear any alternatives to their viewpoint.
The culture of Safetyism that surrounds trigger warnings threatens the success of American society and the health and happiness of the individuals that comprise it.
Exposure to only the ideas one agrees with or finds “comforting” invalidates the entire purpose of a university education.
Today is the first day of Student Assembly (SA) elections, which are open until May 4 at noon. Accordingly, the Cornell Review reached out for interviews from each candidate for SA President and SA Executive Vice President.
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The Review interviewed the two candidates for the Student Assembly’s number two job: Executive Vice President. This article contains their responses on current issues and plans of action should they be elected.
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