The Harvard Plan

“Diversity Hire”

Dec 12, 2024
Aaron Sibarium, a reporter known for his work on college controversies at the Washington Free Beacon, dives into the heated debate surrounding Claudine Gay's recent plagiarism allegations. He shares how a Yale Halloween incident launched his career in campus culture reporting. The discussion highlights the intense scrutiny Gay faced and questions about whether she was merely a 'diversity hire.' Sibarium also explores the dynamics of anonymous sourcing and the media's role in escalating the controversy, revealing the intersection of academic politics and public perception.
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ANECDOTE

Yale Halloween Moment Shaped A Reporter

  • Aaron Sibarium recounts the 2015 Yale Halloween controversy that shaped his skepticism of campus DEI culture.
  • He wrote editorials at Yale and later pursued college controversies as a beat at the Washington Free Beacon.
ANECDOTE

Tip Led To Plagiarism Reporting

  • Aaron Sibarium says he received an anonymous tip about Claudine Gay's plagiarism after her congressional testimony.
  • He verified the tip and published a Free Beacon story alleging citation lapses across several papers.
INSIGHT

Sloppy Citation, Not Proven Intent

  • The podcast frames Gay's lapses as sloppy citation practices rather than clear intentional plagiarism per Harvard's review.
  • Harvard said her work remained original and did not find intentional claiming of others' work.
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