A Texas university removed its unique public billboards after students used them to share thoughts on Gaza war - eviltoast
The University of Texas at Dallas replaced three boulders — known as the Spirit Rocks — with trees, citing “extended political discourse.” Students say the quirky public square is a frequent venue for political messaging.
    • MJBrune@beehaw.orgEnglish
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      1 year ago

      They are literally playing to their audience though. This is what any tribune does. It’s in the name tribune.

      • Pete Hahnloser@beehaw.orgM
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        1 year ago

        You do realize not all Tribunes worldwide are part of Tribune, right? You’re doubling down here, and that makes me wonder.

        • MJBrune@beehaw.orgEnglish
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          1 year ago

          One of the definitions of Tribune: an official in ancient Rome chosen by the plebeians to protect their interests.

          It’s literally in the name. It has nothing to do with what Tribune Publishing is. It’s a definition of the English language.