OPINION: Campus free speech does not undermine diversity and equity
By Meghna Melkote | October 23, 2019On Oct. 11, The Collegian published an opinion piece that attacked UR’s push to promote free expression. The piece is misleading and inaccurate.
On Oct. 11, The Collegian published an opinion piece that attacked UR’s push to promote free expression. The piece is misleading and inaccurate.
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