For better or worse, Harvard University is enshrined in the popular imagination as our nation's premier liberal arts institution. While I blame Elle Woods, the fact is that every aspect of Harvard's institutional conduct is examined and imitated by the rest of the academy. Simply put, Harvard is a trend setter.
So when Harvard does something foolish- like censoring a proposed student party because of its mildly risque name- it's kind of a big deal. And that's exactly...
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