A university should be a place where students can grow intellectually, a place where they can safely mature. There is no need for physical assaults, verbal abuse or epithets. I know that there isn't many good places left for people who want to be abusive to engage in their destructive conduct, but there never really were many good places in this world for such people. They've always been unhappy.
I do not see how anyone could not agree with you. The University setting has become a playground. That is not to say in past times that they were monstaries. However, the majority have no idea why they are there other than, “it is what you do.” Are these instances more widely reported now than in the past? Do kids lack the sense making ability to avoid these situations?