People have different definitions of hate speech, which makes it hard to identify and harder to punish.
Tag: free speech
Christian speakers come to LBSU
Students gathered at the Central Quad Monday as evangelists shouted phrases such as “Christians who lie, cheat and steal are not the real thing” and “You’ll go to hell like Hillary Clinton.” George Edward “Jed” Smock, Jr., better known as Brother Jed, and other preachers arrived at Long Beach State[Read More…]
‘Good News’ gone bad
Every semester when campus life reaches the height of chaos, students are greeted by the comforting sound of a lunatic screaming, “You are all going to burn in Hell!” into a bullhorn. This call to repentance comes via traveling street preachers. They arrive on campus a couple times a year[Read More…]
ASI Senate continues heated debate over new resolutions
Associated Students Inc.’s resolution against hate speech faced backlash this week as some senators claim it was “whitewashed.” The intent of the resolution is to let students know ASI recognizes the hate crimes that have happened on campus and the impact hate crimes have on students of color. Such incidents[Read More…]
Haters gon’ hate
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press….” There’s a reason this is the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights. In our society, the ability to speak your mind, or your[Read More…]
Student government encounters a roadblock in defining hate speech in new resolution
Student senators were in a state of disarray Wednesday over a new resolution addressing free speech. The resolution eventually passed on a second reading, but not without arguments from both sides. One of the main topics of contention regarding the resolution was whether or not to include the term “hate[Read More…]
CSULB fights hate speech and tuition increase
Systemwide issues All eyes and ears were focused on Associated Student Inc. President Joe Nino as he announced that tuition may increase for the second year in a row during Wednesday’s meeting. Nino said that he was in attendance at the Board of Trustees meeting yesterday, and the lack of[Read More…]
First Amendment panel breaks down free speech
Black chairs filled the University Student Union ballrooms Wednesday night, but only half of the seats were filled. Meanwhile, a group of panelists sat facing the crowd and addressed one of the hottest topics on campus today — free speech. The First Amendment panel took place Nov. 1 and was[Read More…]
Milo Yiannopoulos event incites anger and conflict among students at CSUF
Chaos ensued Tuesday evening as a murky blend of protesters, supporters and armed police officers crowded the perimeter of the Titan Student Union at Cal State Fullerton, awaiting the arrival of Milo Yiannopoulos. The event was preceded by intense protesting which led to the arrests of at least eight people[Read More…]
Student shows support for Milo Yiannopoulos
As dozens of students passed the campus bookstore at Cal State Long Beach on Monday, one stood frozen for hours, holding a sign in support of conservative commentators Milo Yiannopoulos and Ben Shapiro. “I’m here to stand up for the rights of free speech,” said Jose Espinoza, religious studies major.[Read More…]