From The Daily Free Press, the independent student newspaper at Boston University:
Looking to draw attention to what they call the "worst form of bigotry confronting America today," Boston University's College Republicans are circulating an application for a "Caucasian Achievement and Recognition Scholarship" that requires applicants be at least 25 percent Caucasian.
"Did we do this to give a scholarship to white kids? Of course not," the scholarship reads. "Did we do it to trigger a discussion on what we believe to be the morally wrong practice of basing decisions in our schools and our jobs on racial preferences rather than merit? Absolutely."
The scholarship, which is privately funded by the BUCR without the support of the university, is meant to raise awareness, group members say. BUCR member argue that racial preferences are a form of "bigotry." The group has a similar view on affirmative action.
Me too. Bravo.
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Did I mention the most memorable frat party I ever attended was at BU? I was 18, there was alcohol involved, there was the spotting of hot guy across the room and moving straight in for a kiss, there was the leaving of the car behind and getting a cab home, there was not having enough cash to pay the cabbie upon arrival. And then there are the few hours in between I can't remember at all...
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