Discuss “Executive Privilege”

I bumped into former student body president Tom Sabram last week. As we caught up, I mentioned that this year has felt more subdued than past years. There has not been a single widespread controversy, unlike what we have seen in years past.

Tom jokingly reminded me there is plenty of time left.

All of the major controversies I can remember from my time here can be connected by one thread: All of them involved students engaging in some form of expression that offended the sensibilities of other students.

Given that connection, there was some level of concern among student organization leaders when President Cohon formed a committee to review the Controversial Speakers Policy in August of 2005.

Last week, Associate Vice-Provost for Enrollment...