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Protecting all speech is key to free speech

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Art by Chris ChenBanning the Confederate flag would deplete the First Amendment of its enormous value to myself and others. It protects my ability to speak, hear, believe what I choose or express myself if and how I so see it fit. That protection has been limited by courts in the past in a number of ways: I can’t publish lies, defame persons or issue threats. I am … [Read more...] about Protecting all speech is key to free speech

‘Transforming the Conversation’

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Photo by Whitney Irick Justin Lee and Ron Belgau have been friends for years. They’re both self-professed computer nerds. They’re both committed Christians who grew up in Christian households. And, they’re both openly gay. Although they have much in common, the pair of friends have very different views about sex, relationships and the Bible. Lee and Belgau presented their … [Read more...] about ‘Transforming the Conversation’

DPS Reports 03.20.14

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3/10/14 12:04 p.m. Incidents – Suspicious Circumstances Location: Tyler Campus Center Summary: A staff member reported a suspicious package. Public Safety officers responded and determined it was a student’s backpack.   3/11/14 10:42 a.m. Parking Related – Illegally Parked Vehicle Location: Seaver Drive Summary: There was a report of an illegally … [Read more...] about DPS Reports 03.20.14

Housing Crisis: Students frustrated as demand exceeds supply

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After last week’s Housing Selection Day, only 41 percent of juniors and seniors were able to secure on-campus housing. All 497 open spots were filled within one hour and 45 minutes, according to Associate Dean of Students for Housing and Residence Life Brian Dawson. “From watching the system as it happened, it appeared that about 240 seniors got in during the first hour … [Read more...] about Housing Crisis: Students frustrated as demand exceeds supply