I wish we could just let the students themselves decide. I hate how when it comes to these types of situations, in which America's youth is divided, we feel that it may only be solved by higher powers. I understand that it is good to have supervision and an ultimate "boss" that foresees everything (President, parent(s), etc.), but why do we feel it is necessary to get higher powers involved?

It's 11:30 PM right now and I'm very tired so please excuse this ranty blabber, but I just hate it when this happens. I wish we would just listen to the students themselves. Let the students solve their own problems. Let them think and work together. If things get too out of hand, THEN we involved higher powers. But I dont understand why the first move made is always by higher power (such as a University president)

In my mind, and correct me if I am wrong, the best solution is to just confront individuals themselves. Are you being racist or discriminatory on our campus? You're out. Set up a system that makes it easier than ever to report hate crimes or racial actions. Invoke the hardest punishments possible on racist students. No tolerance. In that way, it should set up an example for future generations of students. They can see that if you say something bad here, you're out, no questions asked.

Once again, sorry a lot of this is just pointless midnight blabber. This is actually my first comment ever on Hubski. Cheers!