The University Senate may have found an acceptable way to uphold academic freedom. During the latter part of the September 15th plenary, Faculty Affairs Committee co-Chair Robert Pollack presented the Committee’s Report on Academic Freedom to the Senate. In his initial presentation, he emphasized that in a difficult time in this country, it was crucial to support academic freedom, especially since academic freedom can be distinct from other constitutional rights. Within the r

Maybe this year’s CCSC will have less procedural headaches. During the first general body meeting of Columbia College Student Council, president Nathan Rosin introduced the council’s new Rules of Order. Throughout the meeting, members clearly alluded to the procedural disasters that made the new Rules of Order necessary, including a now-closed loophole that allowed discussions on motions to end discussion. For non-elected members of CCSC, the most important part of the new ru