If Books Could Kill The Dumbest Campus Controversies Of The Last Decade [TEASER]
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Mar 30, 2023 AI Snips
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Student Reporter’s Banh Mi Story
- A student journalist reported international students complaining the cafeteria's Banh Mi and sushi were poor imitations of their cuisines.
- The piece quoted students who framed these complaints as cultural appropriation and authenticity concerns.
Students And Dining Staff Reached Compromise
- After the article, student cultural clubs and the dining director met and negotiated changes to menu names and preparation.
- The situation de-escalated into normal consultation and modest compromises about labeling and recipes.
Black Students’ Open Letter And Protest
- Separately, a small group of Black students circulated an open letter demanding culturally appropriate food and better worker conditions.
- They staged a modest protest about dining service responsiveness and procurement practices.