Education, and specifically liberal arts education, connect again with political and cultural debate in the process of establishing Baruch College as a separate campus.

Protests broke out over a recommendation that the campus eliminate its liberal arts programs and be solely an “upper division” campus for business and administration. Coverage focuses primarily on the elimination of liberal arts curriculum, rather than issues of educational access.

It also continues to demonstrate how discourse itself plays out within the paper; it is a medium of communication for opposing parties to make accusations and demands.

• “Board Study Urges End to Liberal Arts At Baruch School:” Read more.
• “1,000 C.C.N.Y. Students Protest Division Plan for Baruch School:” Read more.
• Voice of the People: “Says Hands Off:” Read more.
• “Mayor Sympathizes With Baruch Stand Against Conversion:” Read more.