Do you think GVSU students are encouraged to discuss controversial issues on campus?

“Yes. Take Back the Night, the Women’s Center and the LGBT Resource Center make it more open to voice your opinion. I take advantage of those resources.”

Ryan Brady

Art Education

Norton Shores, MI

Freshman

“No, but I don’t think they’re discouraged. I’m aware of centers for students [to speak out], but I definitely think there should be more opportunities for them.”

Corinne Lemarie

Undecided

Valparaiso, IN

Freshman

“There are not very many opportunities to speak out, but it really depends on the issue as to whether to hold discussions.”

Amanda Weckler

Legal Studies

Coloma, MI

Junior

“I think that faculty and staff do a good job in promoting [discussion] in classes. It’s good for people that aren’t comfortable speaking out in public.”

Caitlin Kos

Health Communications

Waterford, MI

Senior

“No, I don’t think [students] talk about it enough. I hear more about [controversial issues] through social media like Facebook and Twitter. I’m surprised we don’t talk about it in classes as much.”

Abby Sudney

Clinical Exercise Science

Pinckney, MI

Junior