Texas Christian University responds to divisive on-campus comedian.
Texas Christian University released a statement on Tuesday, calling an on-campus comedian "offensive" during the filming of his show. Steven Crowder set up a booth on a public sidewalk on the TCU campus with a sign reading, "Rape culture is a myth. Change my mind," and he garnered a strong, mostly negative reaction from university students.
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Crowder's show usually features the comedian behind a booth sporting a controversial statement with the subheading, "Change my mind." TCU's Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Kathy Cavins-Tull wrote in a statement that Crowder, "makes his living by posing a divisive statement to a group, often college students, and asking them to change his mind."
When Crowder was setting up his booth, on Twitter he called the episode, "possibly the most controversial #ChangeMyMind to date." TCU students reacted strongly with a large group gathering around his table.
Tyler Long, a student at TCU, questioned Crowder's decision on the topic at a college campus. "I think the main feeling was, why are you on our campus? Rape culture is definitely more prevalent on a college campus. That especially made it [ten] times more offensive because of its prevalence here."
Kaden Freeman, a sophomore at TCU, defended Crowder's right to be on campus and pose a provocative statement. "This is public, he has every right to come out and talk whether or not people agree or disagree."
Video via Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Calvins-Tull acknowledged the displeasure with Crowder's appearance on campus and addressed the issue with a statement on individuals who pushed for action by the university. "We are a community, and in the marketplace of ideas, the best remedy for bad ideas are good ideas. Let’s keep talking," Tull said.
Original story via Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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