The University of Texas has been one of the staples of Texas since it was founded in 1883. The Longhorns are known for their highly skilled sports teams and have produced several “A-list” celebrities and high-ranking elected officials. Like many major American universities, DEI and other woke initiatives have taken over the administration at the University of Texas.
Major protests broke out at college campuses around the country in late April. One of the largest pro-Palestine protests was held at the University of Texas. The school property was damaged and destroyed which led to multiple arrests. According to CBS, 130 protestors were arrested from the University due to the riots, many of which were students of the university. As a result of the arrests University of Texas was put in a position where they were forced to take action.
It was reported that instead of expulsion from the university or suspension, some students were given a different, less severe option. Three known students were given “deferred suspension” which essentially takes away most of the punishment. All the students have to do is pass a test showing they know the rules of the campus and can’t commit more campus violations or they will be suspended. This is essentially a slap on the wrist. Some other students were given more severe punishments and actual suspensions.
The actions of the protestors have no place in Texas, especially at some of our most respected educational facilities. The students were violent with law enforcement and deserve a much larger punishment for the severity of what they caused. University of Texas at Austin is the second largest school in Texas and other schools look up to them. Many children also look up to their sports programs and admire the school. We can’t have the standard that violent criminals will be receiving slaps on the wrist from the administration for their actions.
DEI and woke culture have taken over Texas public schools and universities. Our schools should be encouraging students to love America and not commit violent offenses in the name of foreign entities. Our students should be taught to value the history of Texas and America and not be tempted to tear down a school founded in the 1800s. The University of Texas should reevaluate its decisions on how these students were handled so this isn’t the precedent moving forward.