RYAN AND BAUCOM: Conversations around Pence show free expression is ‘alive and well’ on Grounds
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The recent controversy over the Multicultural Student Center sparked a firestorm on social media and resulted in a flood of calls and emails to my office and across the University, as well as threats and racist comments toward the student involved and students of color generally. Most of what I heard expressed outrage at the student, suggested this was blatant racism and demanded some sort of punishment. Some, however, suggested just the opposite — that the University support not just the student and her well-being but endorse her statement. As often happens with these flashpoints today, sides were drawn quickly and the battle began.