Student Government at Fort Lewis College Reverses Decision That Blocked Creation of TPUSA Chapter
“This outcome reflects ASFLC’s commitment to fair governance, educational growth, and consistent policy application.”
Last week, when the creation of the TPUSA chapter was blocked, some students cheered. I predicted that the decision wouldn’t last.
FOX News reports:
Colorado college student government reverses course on TPUSA chapter after emergency meeting
A Colorado college student government reversed its decision to block a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter during an emergency meeting on Friday night.
The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College (ASFLC) voted to approve the TPUSA chapter after previously rejecting senior Jonah Flynn’s proposal to register the group with the university.
“It was strange. They put us in a tiny room, with at least 100 people being forced to wait outside. Tons of local conservatives, students and community members. Inside the meeting, we got to speak briefly, and they immediately voted and unanimously approved it,” Flynn told Fox News Digital.
Flynn planned to appeal the decision to the student court because the vote to block the chapter seemed to be a violation of his constitutional rights.
A spokesperson for Fort Lewis College told Fox News Digital Friday that the institution “is committed to fostering an inclusive, student-centered learning environment that values both free expression and responsible leadership.”
“Following a review and rescission of its earlier decision, the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College voted to approve Turning Point USA as a Registered Student Organization (RSO) during an emergency meeting on Friday night,” Public Information Officer Nardy Baeza Bickel told Fox News Digital.
“This outcome reflects ASFLC’s commitment to fair governance, educational growth, and consistent policy application. Recognition does not imply endorsement of any organization’s viewpoints; all RSOs are expected to follow college policies and uphold community standards,” Bickel explained further.
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The more important point about this is the students who cheered when it was originally blocked. This shows that there will continue to be conflict over it. Members should be prepared to defend themselves and their activities.
So the administration didn’t overrule the student government, the student government reversed itself (possibly after a Come to Jesus session with administrators or even lawyers from the university).
The vote was ” a violation of my constitutional rights”. Care to expand on that one, genius?