The University administration did not simply tolerate these disruptive actions; they listened to students and responded. All three protests played a role in changing University policy. The policy reiterates a set of existing policies defining the boundaries of free assembly and speech on campus and introduces a whole series of new ones. It has been said that a democracy’s ability to tolerate disruptive demonstrations is an important test of its commitment to values like free expression. The Cornell Daily Sun is interested in publishing a broad and diverse set of content from the Cornell and greater Ithaca community.

Source: Daily Sun February 13, 2024 08:08 UTC