Where There's Woke WTW51: A New New College
Apr 30, 2024
The impact of a mid-year takeover at New College disrupts lives and raises questions about governance. Faculty departures and student protests reveal a struggle for identity and activism amid conservative shifts. The debate over free speech intensifies as artistic expression faces suppression. Tensions around a new sports program highlight the clash between academics and athletics. Personal stories of resilience show the importance of open dialogue in education, while financial vulnerabilities threaten the future of small colleges.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Chaos of a Mid-Year College Takeover
02:05 • 2min
The Turnaround: Challenges at New College
04:10 • 3min
Artistic Suppression and the Debate Over Free Speech in Education
07:19 • 2min
Education, Identity, and Activism at New College
08:55 • 19min
Navigating the Landscape of College Takeovers
28:22 • 2min
Faculty Tensions and Sports Aspirations
30:08 • 14min
Athletics and Ideology at New College
43:59 • 11min