Seton Hall University Approves Democrat Club But Denies Turning Point USA

Seton Hall University Approves Democrat Club But Denies Turning Point USA

This sort of bias always goes in only one direction.

The College Fix reports:

TPUSA denied, while Democrats Club approved, at Catholic Seton Hall University

The student government at a Catholic university in New Jersey recently denied official recognition to a Turning Point USA chapter, but approved the recent application of the “Democrats Club.”

TPUSA’s application was denied because a majority of senators do not believe the group passes muster on a standardized rubric all club applications are judged on — mission alignment, structure, sustainability, and readiness to contribute to a positive campus environment — according to student government President Jackson Vaughn in an interview with the Setonian student newspaper.

“Concerns were raised that the materials associated with the organization at the national level include statements and activities that do not align with the rubric,” Vaughn reportedly said. “…“This wasn’t a politically motivated decision. It was a decision made in accordance with the rubric.”

The student government did not respond to The College Fix’s emailed requests for comment this week.

Official club recognition from a student government typically grants a college group some funding to host meetings and speakers, as well as approval to rent rooms on campus and openly advertise events.

The administration has no plans to intervene in the SHU’s student government decision, a spokesman told The Fix.

“Seton Hall supports student self-governance and the established process through which organizations seek recognition. The Student Government Association reviews all applications independently and applies its policies consistently. The University does not seek to direct or influence these decisions,” said spokesman Andrew Misura via email.

TPUSA can still meet without official student government support, he said.

“Students interested in forming groups may continue to meet informally and participate in campus life in accordance with University guidelines. Seton Hall welcomes students of all viewpoints and remains committed to the free exchange of ideas rooted in our Catholic mission and the principles of fairness and respectful dialogue,” he said.

While TPUSA was rejected, the student government recently granted official recognition to the SHU Democrats Club, the Setonian reported. Both clubs had been inactive for over a year and thus needed to seek reapproval for official recognition, according to the student newspaper, which noted TPUSA picked up again after Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

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