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Monday, March 30, 2026
The Observer

Opinion



The Observer

The right to offend

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On far too many college campuses, administrations unreasonably restrict student expression to designated “free speech zones.” For decades, these zones have been the subject of great contention among students, faculty members and government officials. This debate has expanded to include terms like “trigger warnings,” “microaggressions” and so-called “safe spaces.” Even today, the issue of free speech on college campuses remains, ironically, highly controversial.