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    University of Chicago to freshmen: We do not support 'trigger warnings' or 'safe spaces'

    -University of Chicago class of 2020, get ready for a college experience filled with debate, discussion — and possibly discomfort.

    As colleges across the country wrestle with balancing academic freedom and open discourse with student health and safety, University of Chicago Dean of Students John Ellison told incoming freshmen in a letter what they should expect on campus.

    "Our commitment to academic freedom means that we do not support so-called 'trigger warnings,' we do not cancel invited speakers because their topics might prove controversial, and we do not condone the creation of intellectual 'safe spaces' where individuals can retreat from ideas and perspectives at odds with their own," the letter said.

    Trigger warnings — used to alert students of sensitive material that might be uncomfortable, offensive and traumatic to them, such as discussions about race and sexual assault — are becoming more widely used by universities across the country. Similarly, safe spaces are popping up on campuses to shelter students from speakers and topics that might make them feel uncomfortable.

    In 2014, after a debate over sexual assault on campus was scheduled, students at Brown University organized a safe space on campus with counselors, bubbles, Play-Doh and pillows. The space was designed to give students who might find the discussion troubling a place to recuperate, The New York Times reported...

    http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/l...825-story.html

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    Well good for him. I hope they stick to it.

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    I hope this position stands, but like most higher education institutions they tend to lean left. One of my fondest memories of my undergrad days was having my positions challenged by Christians with different views. I grew and yes changed some, but it was good. I think it is important part of college/university experience to be exposed to different views. Unfortunately, today on liberal views are tolerated and promoted on most campuses. I think by this time next year, the University of Chicago will have modified and changed their present policy, I hope I'm wrong.

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