I have no problem with alcohol served at functions. What I do have a problem with is the student "partying" that is out of control and perception of acceptance by college officials.
The administration has to set the standard for the students.
And the drop in out of state registrations is unique to CU in regards to the big CO universities.
And I would have found Ward Churchill a shameful professor if I had mistakenly taken one of his classes. I happened across a pretty bad professor this summer that couldn't wait to find ways to bash Bush in her lectures about Western Civilization prior to WW2. If Churchill were as bad as her, he had not business teaching, much less being tenured.
Finally, I did work in Boulder. I lasted just over a year and moved out. The town is ridiculous. There is nothing to covet about working or living there.
I am a CU Grad. B.S. and M.A. Journalism. I love the place. Much of what is written here is from people who don't have a clue.
The Leftist twits have been part of the landscape for years. However, perhaps my greatest Conservative hero was a faculty member there for decades. Professor Ed Rozek in the Poli.Sci. Dept. had a rough time of it during the crazy 60's and 70's. However, he became an inspiration for hundreds of young Conservatives and many who looked back and acknowledged his correct worldview.
The University has some sensational educational opportunities. The Sciences are first rate. The Engineering School is great. The buisness School graduated my little Brother who is a leader in his field.
Boulder is "Disneyland With Mountains." It's not reality. However, it is a wonderful place to live if you can afford the real estate. The Lefties are so retro they are a hoot. The New Age nonsense is comical. I wouldn't want my kids in Boulder Public Schools. That's a certainty. If my two Boys (13 and 11) want to attend CU I have some real soul searching to do. However, if I've done half the job my parents did they will be fine. There have always been Ward Churchills at CU. I think this entire fiasco will be a wakeup call to provide "REAL" diversity on campus.
Flame on