In today’s feature at The College Fix, Northwestern sophomore Charles Rollet reports how an insensitive remark from some inebriated girls prompted the university to host a “race caucus” to promote diversity.
Those who attended the caucus found it to be worthwhile.
“I think the student response is justified and reflects a broader problem on campus,” said Valeria Jimenez, a graduate student who attended the caucus. “What happened [to Carmona] definitely reflects racial ideas some students may have had.”
. . . Some on campus have even suggested that Northwestern add a diversity requirement to its roster of courses.
“Northwestern, like so many other universities in our country, certainly has an issue with white privilege,” said Derrick Clifton, a student and columnist for The Daily Northwestern. “We’re not a community that is actively engaging in conversations about social justice, and we need to be.”
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Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseWell, first they should give a test to see if the students can discuss Western Civ intelligently rather than regurgitate, apply lessons of history to modern society, use physics, chemistry and calculus to solve real world problems. In other words, show that their education has made them of some use to society other than chanting and not showering. Then, and only then, should ancillary conversations about social justice be engaged. For if they cannot benefit society and others by solving real world problems even as they fret over social justice, what good are they?
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseIt's pretty hard to get into Northwestern. Almost all the students completed a rigorous college prep high school program covering all the subjects you mention. After doing so well in high school, why do they have to repeat it just to participate in a college extracurricular discussion group?
That's like saying no one should be allowed to join the Northwestern soccer team without first taking 4 years of gym. It's repetitive and unnecessary.
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