Variously described as “crucibles of crime,” “festering sores,” and “the most notorious correctional institution in the world,” American jails have long been infamous for awful conditions. Many ideas have been put forward to reform them—but should they be abolished instead?
Read MoreTitle IX and Honor’s interlocking flaws create an administrative void that swallows some cases, like this survivor’s, whole.
Read MoreEliminating the student-run Honor System ensures students no longer have exclusive oversight of offenses like cheating and lying. However, moving past Honor does not mean eradicating every element of student input. Entrenched interests among students and faculty alike will make this change difficult to achieve, but that does not make it impossible. A passionate student body can create a new system, one that the community can trust.
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