Questions many as campus doors re open in turmoil era
A national AP piece notes colleges face lingering fear of terrorism and budget strains as campuses reopen. Experts cite incidents like the Wisconsin center bombing and discuss defenses, coping, and the uncertain return to normal amid student militancy and reforms.
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Describing UM Disruptions Amid Campus Tensions
The piece surveys reactions at the University of Michigan and other campuses as they brace for upheaval. It cites quotes from University leaders and observers about potential disruptions, fear, and the unsettled outlook shaping this fall.
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Campus radicals split on violence and influence on students
The piece argues that no single label fits the far left students. It notes a growing spectrum of small coalitions and a sizeable silent majority among 7.6 million college students. Administrators fear rising violence could mobilize conservative centrists and prompt campus turmoil.
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Campus tensions shift as protests span multiple issues
The piece notes rising campus tensions across topics beyond the Indochina war. ROTC and minority rights remain issues but are eclipsed by labor relations, trials of black militants, local politics, grievances of Chicanos and others, course reforms, and state administration efforts. Student strikes loom in Michigan and Isla Vista tenants pushback in Santa Barbara.
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Street people and hippo type students on campus clash
Sources describe Black Panther influence among black student groups but majority pursue gains for blacks and distrust white radicals. Fringe nonstudents, labeled street people or book carriers, echo countercultural siren songs amid campus unrest and shifting culture.
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Black Panther
Strategies to reduce campus violence across universities
The piece reviews multiple approaches from colleges like Santa Barbara Wisconsin Stanford Michigan Northwestern North Carolina and 32 states including moderating student leadership reforming grading widening student voice and tougher disruption laws. It notes no single solution and highlights ongoing efforts to enhance governance student conduct and conflict management.
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University leaders warn threats to higher education endure
Retiring UW President Harrington, SF State official Garrity, and UCSB vice chancellor Varley discuss threats to universities. Harrington cites civil liberties dangers from right wing repression, Garrity notes budget cuts eliminating faculty positions and sabbaticals, Varley pins stress on shrinking public support and rising demands threatening quality education.
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