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Well, I Laughed

43: Excessive Force pt.1: Blast Off

Mar 6, 2024
The podcast covers school rivalry pranks gone wrong, from explosives to hostages. It explores the intense pride and dumb actions of smart students. Discussions include rivalries like CU vs CSU, Auburn vs Georgia Tech, and Harvard vs Yale.
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  • College rivalries encompass more than sports, involving historical pranks and traditions.
  • John Evans' legacy includes contributions to mental health care tainted by involvement in the Sand Creek Massacre.

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John Evans: A Complex Legacy

John Evans, a historical figure known for his contributions to mental health care and higher education, has a complex legacy. While he helped found mental health institutions in Indiana and Northwestern University in Chicago, he also played a significant role in the Sand Creek Massacre, leading to the deaths of Native Americans, mainly women and children. Evans' involvement in this massacre and the closure of a mental health hospital due to patient abuse cast a shadow over his historical contributions.

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