Free speech joins Chief Illiniwek as target at Illinois
September 2, 2011 9:22 AM
Yes, five seasons after he was officially retired by the university under duress from the NCAA, Chief Illiniwek -- the school's revered (and embattled) symbol from 1926 to 2007 -- remains alive and well in the hearts, minds and voices of many Illinois alumni and fans.
The same, however, unfortunately can't be said today for free speech and freedom of expression at the University of Illinois. Not with the latest disturbing twist in the administration's ongoing -- and utterly nonsensical -- crusade to wipe out all vestiges of the Chief.
Now by dictating what band members can and cannot wear.
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The same, however, unfortunately can't be said today for free speech and freedom of expression at the University of Illinois. Not with the latest disturbing twist in the administration's ongoing -- and utterly nonsensical -- crusade to wipe out all vestiges of the Chief.
Now by dictating what band members can and cannot wear.
cbslocal.com
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