Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s chief executive, gave the commencement address at Harvard University in May. A month earlier, Harvard rescinded admissions offers to at least 10 prospective members of the Class of 2021 for offensive postings in a private Facebook group.CreditSteven Senne/Associated Press
Harvard has rescinded acceptance offers to at least 10 incoming freshmen who posted offensive jokes about school shootings, the Holocaust, bestiality and the death of children and minorities — among other obscene topics — to a private Facebook group.
The jokes were posted in the form of memes, those photographs or images overlaid with captions that you see everywhere on the internet. That young people post offensive memes on Facebook is not news. What’s unique about this situation is that Harvard found out about incoming students who were doing so and retracted their admission, sending a strong message that this kind of behavior is unacceptable.
One of the jokes referred to the hypothetical hanging of a “Mexican kid” in the school bathroom as “piñata time.” Another, an image of a Pokémon lying in bed with an erection, was captioned: “When you’re tryna sleep but your neighbor is beating his kids.” Most of the memes could not be printed or explained in this newspaper.
This situation is a stark reminder of our collective failing to teach the first generation of digital natives — those who were born and raised on high-speed internet — that there are real-life consequences for virtual actions.
Since Facebook became widely available, incoming freshman classes have connected with one another in Facebook groups before arriving on campus. Each graduating class usually has its own group. But splinter groups also form, and meme groups with names like “Yale Memes for Special Snowflake Teens” or “MIT Memes for Intellectual Beings and Spicy Memelords” are especially popular right now. The group that got the would-be Harvard students in trouble was a private meme group that only students who posted provocative memes could join.
You almost have to feel bad for these kids. They don’t realize: “Privacy” ain’t privacy anymore. It just means your mom might not know about something you did immediately after you did it.
A few years ago I started teaching workshops to high school and college students about the importance of maintaining a clean digital reputation. I wanted to ensure that they learned that the things you type, post and share behind a computer screen can still impact your life.
I am of the bridge generation that remembers life before social media permeated everything, but cannot imagine life without it now. I was a sophomore at the University of Illinois in 2004, the year “TheFacebook” launched and was made available to college students who went to Ivy League and Big 10 schools. I signed up for the new social network, and never looked back (except shadily) at BlackPlanet or Myspace.
When I graduated from college in 2006, I went into marketing and ended up introducing the organizations I worked for to social media. It turned out these platforms we kids were all loitering on could be used for business! It was perfect for my next move. I got a job as a marketing coordinator at a nonprofit that taught other nonprofits how to tell their stories through social media and on the web. My position expanded: I started coaching and teaching social media strategy.
A year into my job, I found out from my boss how he’d decided to hire me for the role. He was down to two candidates who were equally qualified but I had the cleaner online reputation, meaning that nothing weird came up when he Googled my name.
Today’s young’uns — would we call them Generation Z? — have more than just a few years of a digital trail. They were born into the technology age, and all they know is fast internet. This means, of course, that they will never know the trials and tribulations of leaving your computer on overnight so you could download a single song from Kazaa. They probably don’t even know what Kazaa is. But they are in the most danger in terms of their digital reputations: They can be made or broken from the permanent digital record of actions they don’t even fully understand.
In my workshops for young adults, the most important thing I emphasize is that anything posted online, no matter how private they think it is, is permanent.
Then I tell them how they can avoid pitfalls and big mistakes, while still staying true to themselves. I am in a great position to do that, as I make my living as a cultural critic who doesn’t shy away from speaking up and out. You do not have to be an incredibly sanitized or boring version of yourself online, I tell them. You can still show the most colorful, funny side of who you are, without embarrassing your family’s good name. But if you wouldn’t want something you posted to end up on a jumbotron in Times Square, DO NOT POST IT.
With that advice, provocative memes, and that act of keyboard courage it takes to post them, become a little less attractive.
Digital literacy couldn’t have helped kids who thought referring to a Mexican child as piñata was funny — that’s a much deeper issue that falls on the shoulders of their families and communities. Jokes like the ones that were shared in the private group of would-be Harvard students went well beyond provocative and well into the territory of hate speech. But for your average teen, a quick class in the rules of online conduct could mean the difference between a youthful indiscretion kept private and a life derailed by immaturity that became public.
Digital media literacy is just as important as financial literacy now: Who we appear to be online can significantly impact earning power. This isn’t just a lesson for young adults. Adults are certainly making these same mistakes. But if we can teach high school and college students these lessons now, we can better prevent them from stumbling. And prevention is always better than treatment.
I would want to be known as a business man who only cares about his custumers and money, also i would like to be known as the owner of a 5 star buinsess sometime in the future when i take over my fathers buisness.
1. No they weren't the students posted offensive things on social media which is unacceptable at a school like Harvard 2. Yes they clearly stated that the stuff the students said was offensive to the school and to the students in the school 3. Yes they could've but this was the best measure to avoid conflict between students on campus and giving the school a bad reputation 4. Yes I agree the memes that was posted was highly offensive and affected religions and nationalities.
1. In my honest opinion, Harvard went to far in rescinding admission for the students because a joke is a joke and they can still be immature. 2. I think the university did enough for us to discuss this because of the declination of those ten students. 3. The school shouldn't have declined them instead accepted them and told them how immature they were and they have to be mature and how their grades saved them to come there. 4.I disagree with their memes being hate speech since its a poor taste joke but, I completely agree with the author that digital literacy alone wouldn't help the Harvard students because the only thing that can help the students is a petition by the students of Harvard for them to reconsider or the people.
1. I think Harvard made the right decision because those students would bring a bad name to the school if they went there. 2. The university created discussion around it because the situation is very controversal and they just took bad the kids acceptance letters. 3. The school did not have to do anything but get rid of the problem and the problem was the kids saying inappropriate things. 4. I agree because if the students did not make those memes they probably would have bullied all the races they made fun of.
Deundre Wright 1. think their actions were justified because if harvard were to get shot up the wouldnt want students laughing. 2. I dont believe that they tried there best to explain there reasoning. 3.I think the school shouldnt have to explain and its self explanatory why what the kids did were wrong
-Ikjot Singh 1) no they did not go too far because they were posting obscene things on social media and that kind of behavior is not tolrated in Harvard 2- I agree because harvard doesnt tolerate these kinds of things like being offensive and obscene towards thwe school of harvard. 3- Yes because this was the best way to stop problems with students giving problems dissing harvard and the students on campus. 4-Yes it was offensive towards certain races.
1. I think harvard did make the right decision because that's nothing to even prank about and its immature. 2. The University did enough, and took matters into their own hands 3. Declining the students was the best thing to do, so the kids know that they don't tolerate foolishness, they handled it pretty well. 4. Yes because they offended nationalities and peoples race.
1. I think Harvard university is wrong in a way because those 10 kids worked hard to get into that school. 2.The school did enough to explain there decision by explaining what they did and how it is not tolerated in Harvard University. 3. The school could of been like you have one more chance and if you post something like that they again you getting kicked out. 4. I agree in a way because you don't if any of those 10 people would do any of the things that they posted.
1. I don't think Harvard went to far taking away admissions because its their school and they want it to be a safe friendly and non biased environment for students. 2. I believe they explained themselves enough because they stated and showed why they did what they did 3. There wasnt anything else they shouldve done. 4. I agree because it was racist and disrespectful towards certain people and shouldnt be allowed
1.] I believe Harvard did the right thing because Harvard is a top of the line school and they cant have students representing them with what they posted on social media 2.] In my opinion i strongly believe Harvard did enough by declining those ten students but did too much to make it up for a discussion 3.] I don't believe the school could have done anything else besides decline those ten students 4.] I strongly disagree with what they posted being a hate speech however i agree with the author of digital literacy would not help the Harvard students because it was a hate and territorial speech
1.Havard made the right decision because if you're in a top class school like Havard then you should know non sense will not be tolerated. 2.The university did enough because getting kicked out of a big school like harvard should be a real life lesson. 3.No i don't think there's anything else the school could've done. 4.
1)I personally think not at all , what the students posted deserved recognition and discipline. It was way out of line to do that and rescinding admission for the students was very necessary.
2)In my opinion the university did as much as they can do they cant necessarily take everyone's phone and tell them what and what not to post so i think they did what they could do. They also did make it known and up for a dialogue conversation with the posters they put up in Manhattan.
3)I personally think they could have token the issue to the board of education or a higher power.
4)I Disagree because online bullying happens everyday online , there's really no way to avoid it. I feel like now looking back on the situation there is definitely more they could have done in the situation but in the moment they weren't critically thinking therefore i disagree.
1. Harvard made the right decision because students posting offensive things on social media can affect the students who go there and future students who might want to go there. 2. Harvard created a discussion because offensive behavior shouldn't happen in a university like Harvard and it leads to people expressing there opinions on the topic. 3. The school couldn't do anything more than what they already had done. 4. I agree because the offensive behavior isn't tolerated by a school like Harvard and it affects the rep of the school for business and future students
1. I don't think Harvard went to far because it was hate speach 2. I believe they explained themselves enough because they clearly stated what they did wrong 3. nothing else could be done in this situation 4. I agree because it was very provocative and is known as hate speach
1.) Harvard did the right thing because the students could ruin the reputation of the school, when their the ones representing the school. 2.) They made a discussion group because this kind of stuff should not go on in Harvard so they did it so that people wont start talking about it. 3.) the school i dont think couldve done anything more than what theyve done. 4.) i agree because Harvard isnt known for that stuff, it has a good reputation.
1)the university made the right decision because that how the students learn that if they do something like that there will be consequences. 2)the university did enough and took action against the act immediately and showed that this kind of behavior isn't tolerated. 3)the school could've got the word spread out more so everyone can learn from this incident. 4)this happened for a good reason cause the kids got to learn that there are consequences to acts like these and things like this aren't tolerated anywhere. If this hadn't happened and the kids would've known about the policy about posting content like this on social media they would've hidden it from the university but still somehow continued doing it somewhere, but this way they learned their lesson. -yusra ali
1.In my opinion i feel that Harvard made the right decision because a school like that doesn't play when it comes to stuff like that. 2.I feel that the university did enough because even though they told them what and not to post there is still gonna be kids who don't listen 3.In my opinion i feel the school did as much as possible 4.i agree because that type of behaver shouldn't be in a top school like harvard by:Jamar Rowe
1. I think that Harvard University made the right decision to cancel the student admission because it would make the school look bad 2. I think that the university did do enough because they explained what is not allowed in the school. 3. The school can't do anything else just not except those ten students. 4. I agree because the students were disrespectful .That behavior shouldn't be allowed in Harvard.
1) Harvard University's decision is most definitely justified. The students of Harvard represent the university, and those students would have given a bad reputation. 2) The university did do enough. They don't need to discuss anything further because it was the student's decision to post these things in the first place, even if they did put their chat or account on private. 3) The school could have checked for things like this before they admitted these students into their school because they took up the spots of other potential students and wasted Harvard's time. Also, if I were an applicant, I would rather get rejected from the school than be admitted just to have my application rescinded. That makes it harder on the student because they have to pay to reapply to other colleges and universities. On the other hand, they learned a very valuable lesson. 4) I agree with the author. The things that were posted may have been humorous to the students, but if Harvard were to allow things like that occur on their campus, it would appear as if they don't have strong morals for an ivy league school. The memes were highly disrespectful and offensive. Deaths should not be seen as jokes, and the mentioning of a specific race being beaten could be seen as a form of hate speech. At the age of 17-19, that level of immaturity should not be present, especially if you're smart enough to get into a highly competitive ivy league college. In the future, I suspect that those students would be posting a lot less on social media.
1) Harvard University's decision is justified. The students represent the university, and those students would have given the school a really bad reputation for what they did. 2) The university did do enough. They don't need to discuss anything further because it was the students fault for posing something like that on social media. 3) I don't think they could've done anything else 4) I agree with the author. The things that were posted may have been a funny joke to the students, but what they posted is considered hate speech and that's really disrespectful. That kind of behavior should not be allowed in any school.
1. I think Harvard University went too far in rescinding admission for the students because in the end they were just internet jokes in a private chat so they could not harm anyone. 2. the university did enough to explain why they made their decision 3. the school couldn't have done anything more
1. No they weren't the students posted ad and offensive things on social media which is really bad at a school like Harvard 2. Yes they clearly stated that the things that the students said was bad to the school and everyone in the school 3. Yes they could've but this was the best measure to avoid conflict between students on campus and giving the school a bad name 4. Yes I agree the memes that was posted was highly offensive and affected many people and their religions and nationalities.
1. Harvard made the right decision. The students represent the school and what they did can badly affect the school. 2. The university did do enough. It was the students fault for what they posted even if they were just joking. 3. Harvard should've accepted them and then tell them that they need to be mature to be in that university. 4.I disagree with their memes because what you post online never really gets deleted , I think the only way to save them is for other students or parents to sign a petition for them.
1) Harvard University's decision is most definitely justified. The students of Harvard represent the university, and those students who make jokes and had bad reputation. 2)The university did do enough. They don't need to discuss anything further because they explain what u can't do in the school. 3)The university did enough did do enough because kids shouldn't be saying bad words. 4)Yes because they offended people religion and their races. What
1. Harvard University made the right decision to cancel the student admission because it would make the school look bad 2.The university did do enough because they explained what is not allowed in the school. 3. The school couldn't do anything more than what they already had done. 4.I agree because if the students did not make those memes they probably would have bullied all the races Ramon miche
1. I Harvard did the right thing, those kids would've made the school look bad. 2. Yes they did enough, them made a discussion explaining to the kids why it was wrong & how it can hurt or make others feel uncomfortable. 3.No the school couldn't do anything more, they can't make the students do anything more. 4.Yes I agree that the memes were offensive By: Amber Porter
Iffat Moushi 1. Harvard went too far because it was just a joke and kids can be immature. 2. The university took back the kids acceptance letters. 3. The school didn't have to take back the acceptance letter because some kids were actually really trying to get into this college even though they are somewhat a little immature. 4. I agree because if the students didn't make those offensive memes they would probably end up bullying.
1.Harvard went way too far because it was just a joke and some kids can be immature. 2.The university took the kids acceptance letters. 3.The university did not have to take the letters because some kids were really trying to get in the school, they were immature especially coming from college kids. 4. I agree because if students did not make offensive memes they would end up bullying those students. ---Tommy T.
1. I think Harvard made the right decision because those students would bring a bad to the school. 2. I think that the university did do enough because they explained what is not allowed in the school. 3. No 4. Yes I agree because the memes couldn't hurt people's feelings By: DeMarre Dunton
1. I think Harvard made the right decision because the students would have made the school look bad 2. Harvard did enough by explaining what they will and will not tolerate from students 3. No there's nothing they could have done 4. I agree that the memes shouldn't or couldn't hurt peoples feelings - Jalen young
1. Harvard made the right decision because students posting offensive things on social media can affect the students who attend the school. Also it would be a bad look for students who would like to attend in the future.
2. Harvard created a discussion because offensive behavior shouldn't occur at all.
3. The school couldn't have done anything else more.
1. I feel that Harvard made a good decision because those students could have put a bad reputation on the school so the seized the problem asap 2. I feel that they did enough because they made clear what was and wasn't tolerated in the school 3. There is nothing more they could have done within that situation they made it clear enough 4. I agree that the memes were offensive and immature
1. Yes bc the students should be on top since there at Harvard. If they do things like this they might ruin there reputation 2.yes bc they showed them that the behavior they was showing isn't appropriate and will not be tolerated. 3. No they made it clear enough 4. I disagree. Memes are supposed to be funny and jokes. Who over takes it to offense has no sense of humor
1. yes because the students should be on the top since Harvard university . if they do things like this they might mess up its reputation. 2.i feel that they did enough because they made it clear that bad behavior wasn't allowed in school.3.no they made it real,real clear. 4.i agree that the memes were offensives and immature.
1.In my opinion i feel Harvard made the right decision because those kids make the school like bad. 2. I feel they did enough to teach the kids bad behavior isn't allowed. 3.the school couldn't do anything else 4. the memes were a little rude and immature
1. i feel like harvard made the right decision because those kids said some disrespectful things. 2.yes they did enough because they showed them that bad behavior isnt good. 3. The school shouldnt do anything else. 4.the memes was disrespectful.
1). I think Harvard made the right decision by rescinding because the students were leaving a bad impression on the school and they did not need condone anymore of those kids disrespectful ways. 2). Yes, they evidently stress the fact more than once that bad behavior from the students cause them to enforce there final decision. 3). they school probably couldn't think of any more accurate decisions. 4). the memes were disrespectful and rude.
1. I think the school was doing the right thing because kids these days need to learn what's wrong and what's right and they have to pay the consequences. 2. They did enough punishing them to help them learn that harassing somebody anybody doesn't matter who it is, is not right at all. 3. The school can't do anything. 4. It was selfish and immature
I think Harvard made the right decision of rescinding because the students were leaving a bad reputation on the school and thy did not need to have that kind of behavior and their disrespectful ways. 2.yes , they really the fact that the students had no behavior so it made the decision was made more easier. 3. Their school didn't think of anymore decisions so they did what was right . 4.i cant lie the memes were kind of funny but it was disrespectful at the same time , so it wasn't right for the students to do that.
-Jahaz Roberts 1. In my honest opinion, Harvard wentva little hard in rescinding admission for the students because it can just be a joke and can very well be immature. 2. I think the university did did good enough for us to be able to discuss this because of the declination of those ten students. 3. The school shouldn't have declined them instead accepted them and told them how immature they were and they have to be mature and how their grades saved them to come there. 4.I disagree with their memes being hate speech since its a poor taste joke but, I completely agree with the author that digital literacy alone wouldn't help the Harvard students because the only thing that can help the students is a petition by the students of Harvard for them to reconsider or the people.-Jahaz Roberts.
1. In my honest opinion, Harvard went to far in rescinding admission for the students because a joke is a joke and they can still be immature. 2. I think the university did enough for us to discuss this because of the declination of those ten students. 3. The school shouldn't have declined them instead accepted them and told them how immature they were and they have to be mature and how their grades saved them to come there. 4.I disagree with their memes being hate speech since its a poor taste joke but, I completely agree with the author that digital literacy alone wouldn't help the Harvard students because the only thing that can help the students is a petition by the students of Harvard for them to reconsider or the people
1. Harvard did the right thing because those students were making a mockery of the IV league school. 2. The university did do enough because now that the ten students arent there, they have no more immaturity problems to deal with. 3.The school should have declined them because they are obviously too immature to go to a college of that rank and this may be a life lesson for the students. 4. i agree that the memes were hate because they were posted to offend people of many races and nationalities
1.Harvard did the right thing because they could of made they're reputation go down. People would of thought Harvard was accepting anybody. 2.Harvard did do enough because they didn't want no immature kids in their school. 3. The school should of declined them because now it teaches them a lesson that you shouldn't joke around even if you got in the school. It's never too late from them to change their mind. 4.I agree because they was discriminating other races and thinking it was funny. If Harvard didn't see that, they would of still been doing it.
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I would want to be known as a business man who only cares about his custumers and money, also i would like to be known as the owner of a 5 star buinsess sometime in the future when i take over my fathers buisness.
ReplyDelete1. No they weren't the students posted offensive things on social media which is unacceptable at a school like Harvard
ReplyDelete2. Yes they clearly stated that the stuff the students said was offensive to the school and to the students in the school
3. Yes they could've but this was the best measure to avoid conflict between students on campus and giving the school a bad reputation
4. Yes I agree the memes that was posted was highly offensive and affected religions and nationalities.
Terence Burt
1. In my honest opinion, Harvard went to far in rescinding admission for the students because a joke is a joke and they can still be immature.
ReplyDelete2. I think the university did enough for us to discuss this because of the declination of those ten students.
3. The school shouldn't have declined them instead accepted them and told them how immature they were and they have to be mature and how their grades saved them to come there.
4.I disagree with their memes being hate speech since its a poor taste joke but, I completely agree with the author that digital literacy alone wouldn't help the Harvard students because the only thing that can help the students is a petition by the students of Harvard for them to reconsider or the people.
1. I think Harvard made the right decision because those students would bring a bad name to the school if they went there.
ReplyDelete2. The university created discussion around it because the situation is very controversal and they just took bad the kids acceptance letters.
3. The school did not have to do anything but get rid of the problem and the problem was the kids saying inappropriate things.
4. I agree because if the students did not make those memes they probably would have bullied all the races they made fun of.
Deundre Wright
ReplyDelete1. think their actions were justified because if harvard were to get shot up the wouldnt want students laughing.
2. I dont believe that they tried there best to explain there reasoning.
3.I think the school shouldnt have to explain and its self explanatory why what the kids did were wrong
-Ikjot Singh
ReplyDelete1) no they did not go too far because they were posting obscene things on social media and that kind of behavior is not tolrated in Harvard
2- I agree because harvard doesnt tolerate these kinds of things like being offensive and obscene towards thwe school of harvard.
3- Yes because this was the best way to stop problems with students giving problems dissing harvard and the students on campus.
4-Yes it was offensive towards certain races.
1. I think harvard did make the right decision because that's nothing to even prank about and its immature.
ReplyDelete2. The University did enough, and took matters into their own hands
3. Declining the students was the best thing to do, so the kids know that they don't tolerate foolishness, they handled it pretty well.
4. Yes because they offended nationalities and peoples race.
1. I think Harvard university is wrong in a way because those 10 kids worked hard to get into that school.
ReplyDelete2.The school did enough to explain there decision by explaining what they did and how it is not tolerated in Harvard University.
3. The school could of been like you have one more chance and if you post something like that they again you getting kicked out.
4. I agree in a way because you don't if any of those 10 people would do any of the things that they posted.
1. I don't think Harvard went to far taking away admissions because its their school and they want it to be a safe friendly and non biased environment for students.
ReplyDelete2. I believe they explained themselves enough because they stated and showed why they did what they did
3. There wasnt anything else they shouldve done.
4. I agree because it was racist and disrespectful towards certain people and shouldnt be allowed
1.] I believe Harvard did the right thing because Harvard is a top of the line school and they cant have students representing them with what they posted on social media 2.] In my opinion i strongly believe Harvard did enough by declining those ten students but did too much to make it up for a discussion 3.] I don't believe the school could have done anything else besides decline those ten students 4.] I strongly disagree with what they posted being a hate speech however i agree with the author of digital literacy would not help the Harvard students because it was a hate and territorial speech
ReplyDelete1.Havard made the right decision because if you're in a top class school like Havard then you should know non sense will not be tolerated.
ReplyDelete2.The university did enough because getting kicked out of a big school like harvard should be a real life lesson.
3.No i don't think there's anything else the school could've done.
4.
1)I personally think not at all , what the students posted deserved recognition and discipline.
ReplyDeleteIt was way out of line to do that and rescinding admission for the students was very necessary.
2)In my opinion the university did as much as they can do they cant necessarily take everyone's phone and tell them what and what not to post so i think they did what they could do. They also did make it known and up for a dialogue conversation with the posters they put up in Manhattan.
3)I personally think they could have token the issue to the board of education or a higher power.
4)I Disagree because online bullying happens everyday online , there's really no way to avoid it. I feel like now looking back on the situation there is definitely more they could have done in the situation but in the moment they weren't critically thinking therefore i disagree.
Rahmaan SMith
1. Harvard made the right decision because students posting offensive things on social media can affect the students who go there and future students who might want to go there.
ReplyDelete2. Harvard created a discussion because offensive behavior shouldn't happen in a university like Harvard and it leads to people expressing there opinions on the topic.
3. The school couldn't do anything more than what they already had done.
4. I agree because the offensive behavior isn't tolerated by a school like Harvard and it affects the rep of the school for business and future students
1. I don't think Harvard went to far because it was hate speach
ReplyDelete2. I believe they explained themselves enough because they clearly stated what they did wrong
3. nothing else could be done in this situation
4. I agree because it was very provocative and is known as hate speach
1.) Harvard did the right thing because the students could ruin the reputation of the school, when their the ones representing the school.
ReplyDelete2.) They made a discussion group because this kind of stuff should not go on in Harvard so they did it so that people wont start talking about it.
3.) the school i dont think couldve done anything more than what theyve done.
4.) i agree because Harvard isnt known for that stuff, it has a good reputation.
1)the university made the right decision because that how the students learn that if they do something like that there will be consequences.
ReplyDelete2)the university did enough and took action against the act immediately and showed that this kind of behavior isn't tolerated.
3)the school could've got the word spread out more so everyone can learn from this incident.
4)this happened for a good reason cause the kids got to learn that there are consequences to acts like these and things like this aren't tolerated anywhere. If this hadn't happened and the kids would've known about the policy about posting content like this on social media they would've hidden it from the university but still somehow continued doing it somewhere, but this way they learned their lesson.
-yusra ali
1.In my opinion i feel that Harvard made the right decision because a school like that doesn't play when it comes to stuff like that.
ReplyDelete2.I feel that the university did enough because even though they told them what and not to post there is still gonna be kids who don't listen
3.In my opinion i feel the school did as much as possible
4.i agree because that type of behaver shouldn't be in a top school like harvard
by:Jamar Rowe
1. I think that Harvard University made the right decision to cancel the student admission because it would make the school look bad
ReplyDelete2. I think that the university did do enough because they explained what is not allowed in the school.
3. The school can't do anything else just not except those ten students.
4. I agree because the students were disrespectful .That behavior shouldn't be allowed in Harvard.
1) Harvard University's decision is most definitely justified. The students of Harvard represent the university, and those students would have given a bad reputation.
ReplyDelete2) The university did do enough. They don't need to discuss anything further because it was the student's decision to post these things in the first place, even if they did put their chat or account on private.
3) The school could have checked for things like this before they admitted these students into their school because they took up the spots of other potential students and wasted Harvard's time. Also, if I were an applicant, I would rather get rejected from the school than be admitted just to have my application rescinded. That makes it harder on the student because they have to pay to reapply to other colleges and universities. On the other hand, they learned a very valuable lesson.
4) I agree with the author. The things that were posted may have been humorous to the students, but if Harvard were to allow things like that occur on their campus, it would appear as if they don't have strong morals for an ivy league school. The memes were highly disrespectful and offensive. Deaths should not be seen as jokes, and the mentioning of a specific race being beaten could be seen as a form of hate speech. At the age of 17-19, that level of immaturity should not be present, especially if you're smart enough to get into a highly competitive ivy league college. In the future, I suspect that those students would be posting a lot less on social media.
1) Harvard University's decision is justified. The students represent the university, and those students would have given the school a really bad reputation for what they did.
ReplyDelete2) The university did do enough. They don't need to discuss anything further because it was the students fault for posing something like that on social media.
3) I don't think they could've done anything else
4) I agree with the author. The things that were posted may have been a funny joke to the students, but what they posted is considered hate speech and that's really disrespectful. That kind of behavior should not be allowed in any school.
1. I think Harvard University went too far in rescinding admission for the students because in the end they were just internet jokes in a private chat so they could not harm anyone.
ReplyDelete2. the university did enough to explain why they made their decision
3. the school couldn't have done anything more
1. No they weren't the students posted ad and offensive things on social media which is really bad at a school like Harvard
ReplyDelete2. Yes they clearly stated that the things that the students said was bad to the school and everyone in the school
3. Yes they could've but this was the best measure to avoid conflict between students on campus and giving the school a bad name
4. Yes I agree the memes that was posted was highly offensive and affected many people and their religions and nationalities.
1. Harvard made the right decision. The students represent the school and what they did can badly affect the school.
ReplyDelete2. The university did do enough. It was the students fault for what they posted even if they were just joking.
3. Harvard should've accepted them and then tell them that they need to be mature to be in that university.
4.I disagree with their memes because what you post online never really gets deleted , I think the only way to save them is for other students or parents to sign a petition for them.
1) Harvard University's decision is most definitely justified. The students of Harvard represent the university, and those students who make jokes and had bad reputation.
ReplyDelete2)The university did do enough. They don't need to discuss anything further because they explain what u can't do in the school.
3)The university did enough did do enough because kids shouldn't be saying bad words.
4)Yes because they offended people religion and their races. What
1. Harvard University made the right decision to cancel the student admission because it would make the school look bad
ReplyDelete2.The university did do enough because they explained what is not allowed in the school.
3. The school couldn't do anything more than what they already had done.
4.I agree because if the students did not make those memes they probably would have bullied all the races
Ramon miche
1. I Harvard did the right thing, those kids would've made the school look bad.
ReplyDelete2. Yes they did enough, them made a discussion explaining to the kids why it was wrong & how it can hurt or make others feel uncomfortable.
3.No the school couldn't do anything more, they can't make the students do anything more.
4.Yes I agree that the memes were offensive
By: Amber Porter
1. I think Havard did the right thing because , they wouldve made the wrong mistake by letting those kids in the school .
ReplyDelete2. Yes they did enough , i feel like they shouldve researched the kids more deeper though .
3. Review social media for attending students
4. I agree , because these students posting provocative comments would have gave them a bad reputation .
Brandon Sea
Iffat Moushi
ReplyDelete1. Harvard went too far because it was just a joke and kids can be immature.
2. The university took back the kids acceptance letters.
3. The school didn't have to take back the acceptance letter because some kids were actually really trying to get into this college even though they are somewhat a little immature.
4. I agree because if the students didn't make those offensive memes they would probably end up bullying.
1.Harvard went way too far because it was just a joke and some kids can be immature.
ReplyDelete2.The university took the kids acceptance letters.
3.The university did not have to take the letters because some kids were really trying to get in the school, they were immature especially coming from college kids.
4. I agree because if students did not make offensive memes they would end up bullying those students.
---Tommy T.
1. I think Harvard made the right decision because those students would bring a bad to the school.
ReplyDelete2. I think that the university did do enough because they explained what is not allowed in the school.
3. No
4. Yes I agree because the memes couldn't hurt people's feelings
By: DeMarre Dunton
1. I think Harvard made the right decision because the students would have made the school look bad
ReplyDelete2. Harvard did enough by explaining what they will and will not tolerate from students
3. No there's nothing they could have done
4. I agree that the memes shouldn't or couldn't hurt peoples feelings
- Jalen young
1. Harvard made the right decision because students posting offensive things on social media can affect the students who attend the school. Also it would be a bad look for students who would like to attend in the future.
ReplyDelete2. Harvard created a discussion because offensive behavior shouldn't occur at all.
3. The school couldn't have done anything else more.
4. I agree that it was offensive
1. I feel that Harvard made a good decision because those students could have put a bad reputation on the school so the seized the problem asap
ReplyDelete2. I feel that they did enough because they made clear what was and wasn't tolerated in the school
3. There is nothing more they could have done within that situation they made it clear enough
4. I agree that the memes were offensive and immature
~Darius Hawkins
1. Yes bc the students should be on top since there at Harvard. If they do things like this they might ruin there reputation
ReplyDelete2.yes bc they showed them that the behavior they was showing isn't appropriate and will not be tolerated.
3. No they made it clear enough
4. I disagree. Memes are supposed to be funny and jokes. Who over takes it to offense has no sense of humor
1. yes because the students should be on the top since Harvard university . if they do things like this they might mess up its reputation. 2.i feel that they did enough because they made it clear that bad behavior wasn't allowed in school.3.no they made it real,real clear. 4.i agree that the memes were offensives and immature.
ReplyDelete1.In my opinion i feel Harvard made the right decision because those kids make the school like bad.
ReplyDelete2. I feel they did enough to teach the kids bad behavior isn't allowed.
3.the school couldn't do anything else
4. the memes were a little rude and immature
1. i feel like harvard made the right decision because those kids said some disrespectful things.
ReplyDelete2.yes they did enough because they showed them that bad behavior isnt good.
3. The school shouldnt do anything else.
4.the memes was disrespectful.
1). I think Harvard made the right decision by rescinding because the students were leaving a bad impression on the school and they did not need condone anymore of those kids disrespectful ways.
ReplyDelete2). Yes, they evidently stress the fact more than once that bad behavior from the students cause them to enforce there final decision.
3). they school probably couldn't think of any more accurate decisions.
4). the memes were disrespectful and rude.
1. I think the school was doing the right thing because kids these days need to learn what's wrong and what's right and they have to pay the consequences.
ReplyDelete2. They did enough punishing them to help them learn that harassing somebody anybody doesn't matter who it is, is not right at all.
3. The school can't do anything.
4. It was selfish and immature
I think Harvard made the right decision of rescinding because the students were leaving a bad reputation on the school and thy did not need to have that kind of behavior and their disrespectful ways.
ReplyDelete2.yes , they really the fact that the students had no behavior so it made the decision was made more easier.
3. Their school didn't think of anymore decisions so they did what was right .
4.i cant lie the memes were kind of funny but it was disrespectful at the same time , so it wasn't right for the students to do that.
Jahmali El bin ballin Thompson
-Jahaz Roberts
ReplyDelete1. In my honest opinion, Harvard wentva little hard in rescinding admission for the students because it can just be a joke and can very well be immature.
2. I think the university did did good enough for us to be able to discuss this because of the declination of those ten students.
3. The school shouldn't have declined them instead accepted them and told them how immature they were and they have to be mature and how their grades saved them to come there.
4.I disagree with their memes being hate speech since its a poor taste joke but, I completely agree with the author that digital literacy alone wouldn't help the Harvard students because the only thing that can help the students is a petition by the students of Harvard for them to reconsider or the people.-Jahaz Roberts.
1. In my honest opinion, Harvard went to far in rescinding admission for the students because a joke is a joke and they can still be immature.
ReplyDelete2. I think the university did enough for us to discuss this because of the declination of those ten students.
3. The school shouldn't have declined them instead accepted them and told them how immature they were and they have to be mature and how their grades saved them to come there.
4.I disagree with their memes being hate speech since its a poor taste joke but, I completely agree with the author that digital literacy alone wouldn't help the Harvard students because the only thing that can help the students is a petition by the students of Harvard for them to reconsider or the people
1. Harvard did the right thing because those students were making a mockery of the IV league school.
ReplyDelete2. The university did do enough because now that the ten students arent there, they have no more immaturity problems to deal with.
3.The school should have declined them because they are obviously too immature to go to a college of that rank and this may be a life lesson for the students.
4. i agree that the memes were hate because they were posted to offend people of many races and nationalities
1.Harvard did the right thing because they could of made they're reputation go down. People would of thought Harvard was accepting anybody.
ReplyDelete2.Harvard did do enough because they didn't want no immature kids in their school.
3. The school should of declined them because now it teaches them a lesson that you shouldn't joke around even if you got in the school. It's never too late from them to change their mind.
4.I agree because they was discriminating other races and thinking it was funny. If Harvard didn't see that, they would of still been doing it.