It took less than three days for someone to draw a swastika on the free speech wall on Dexter Lawn. The wall — which the Cal Poly College Republicans install on campus every year — has historically been a platform…
I witnessed hate speech and vandalism in Poly Canyon Village
After a long day of work, I came back to my Poly Canyon Village apartment with the intention of getting comfy and going to bed. Little did I know, the universe would have more in store for me on the…
Letter to the Editor: Response to Kyler Watkins’ apology
This letter reflects the opinions of environmental engineering senior Spencer Harvey.
Holocaust survivor Ben Stern to speak Feb. 16-17
Stern is the keynote speaker at the 16th annual Change of the Status Quo: A Social Justice Conference Feb. 16-17.
Speak no evil
Max Reichardt believes freedom of speech exists for defending one’s views and for the discourse needed with opposing viewpoints.
Return to Rationality: Why I defend hate speech
The world is a very complicated place, and the freedom of speech is merely an admission of that fact.
Milo Yiannopoulos and the horrible, no good, terrible, very bad day
I’m just going to make up my own version of reality, format it, and call it journalism
Caller reports #RealSLOSolidarity signs to campus police
The signage was removed in locations on campus that were in violation of campus posting policy, not because of content.
College Republicans refuse to reformat Milo Yiannopoulos’ speech
The university also refuses to change the format, citing the right to free speech.
Administration responds to ‘hateful and racially charged vandalism’ in PCV
President Jeffrey Armstrong expressed his confusion and disappointment in the email.
The wall that was worth 1,000 words
Liana Riley is a political science junior and Mustang News columnist. These views do not necessarily reflect the editorial coverage of Mustang News. Was it a symbol of oppression, an homage to the defenders of free speech, or was it…