DePauw to return to traditional residential campus for fall 2021

They absolutely must return to 100% in person classes and events. There is absolutely no science that proves otherwise. Those parents are paying a lot of money for a remote education that the students and professors are not even engaged in. And they need to transition to in person sporting events for spectators, especially outside events. The idea that outside cannot be held safely is ignorant, non-scientific, and weak. DePauw is going to continue to lose students if they don't wise up and understand who pays the bills. I really hope Doctor White reads these comments.

GREAT! Maybe now the BLACK-LIVES-MATTER protests can return to the courthouse and the residents of Putnam County will once again be able to hear how horribly racist they are and be able to read opinions from the DEPAUW organizers in the Banner's comment section concerning how ignorant, unsophisticated, and uneducated Putnam County residents are as a population.

Plus, we'll have to be careful not to run over students jaywalking while they're glued to their phones!

Prince -- Yeah because only students care about black lives. I know a lot of local residents that care about black lives AND have protested. So, honestly you are ignorant by definition.

BJCP76, I care about all lives, so it's okay to call me ignorant. Might as well as throw in unsophisticated and uneducated like the BLM/DePauw organizers have in the past. People who feel everyone matters are used to being called names, so feel free to continue the name calling.

I wasnt name calling you. I said you are ignorant by definition, "lacking knowledge, information, or awareness about a particular thing."

Yes all lives do matter, I'm glad you said that. So you must be really outraged, huh? So you believe in healthcare for all? LGBTQ+ rights? Immigration reform? Criminal justice reform? Homelessness? Food insecure homes? Police brutality?

BJCP76, and not only are you free to call me ignorant, unsophisticated, uneducated or any other label/name for being someone who thinks all lives matter, you may also feel free to continue being judgmental, especially in light of the fact you know absolutely nothing about me, my experiences, or accomplishments.

Well, in all fairness Prince, we are aware of one accomplishment. I mean, no too many can claim Stardust Hills royalty ;)

Thanks! Appreciate the humor. It was, indeed, a very steep hill to climb!

Right, thats why I was asking you. No one is attacking you so you can stop with the victim routine.

You said all lives matter, I was just asking you to clarify that.

No need to clarify. It is what it is; all lives matter.

No victim routine. I'm just okay with being labeled by the opposition because if I freely allow the opposition to name, condemn, or be judgmental, then I have exposed them for what they are.

The opposition? ok, hahaha.

Why do we have to clarify that statement? All means all. The ones insisting on dividing “all” up into segments are the real racists.

That's rich. I wanted to know, since he said all lives matter if he actually meant all lives, Trans rights? Immigration rights? Etc. You know, all lives, all people. I just found it interesting that he was so offended by peaceful protesting of Black Lives Matter in the town sqaure. Last I checked this was American. We all have that right.

I'm sorry you were confused by that. Maybe read all the comments first before jumping into your "that's racist" safe space.

Focus people- Our Institute of Higher Learning in our County cannot figure out if it's safe or not for people to attend outdoor sporting events! Science!

@BJCP, you’re still trying to muddy the issue to make sure everyone knows you’re on the highest virtue level. Stop. People who disagree with you aren’t evil. Stop trying to corner your adversaries into a trap where you can point at them and yell “Nazi!”

All means all. It’s a very simple statement. Anyone who tries to “clarify” it is just pushing an agenda.

You are either naive or just playing dumb. I have heard many who claim all lives matter but can't be bothered to wear a mask to the grocery store. Kinda like people who claim blue lives matter then beat a police officer to death with a pole with an American flag on it.

You can't say all lives matter then pick an chose. Yes, I was trying to point out the hypocrisy.

And I know people who disagree with me aren't evil. I never said anything of that nature. I'm not the one talking about the opposition.

Nor do I pretend that I'm the most virtuous.

note the comments have nothing to do with the students coming back!!

Personally, I am of the belief that COVID will have run its course by then.

It is good to be planning for full residency. Throw in that it is recruitment time and the financial piece, this announcement makes sense on all levels.

BJCP going to be busy in life if pointing out hypocrisy. I know because I do the same. Doesn't accomplish anything but does keep me busy.

Liberal/ leftist theology has so much and then you throw in the other side also, we find ourselves mired in mud rather than seeking common ground and unity.

If my spouse comes to me in obvious pain and asks "Do you love me?", an answer of "I love everyone" would be truthful, but also hurtful and cruel in the moment.

If a co-worker comes to me upset and says "My father just died", a response of "Everyone's parents die" would be truthful, but hurtful and cruel in the moment.

So when our fellow brother and sister speak up in a time of obvious pain and hurt and say "Black lives matter", a response of "All lives matter", is truthful. But it's hurtful and cruel in the moment.

RSOTS --- Well said!

Why would your love be doubted that it had to be asked? That is a glaring question in your example.

Upon reflection, based on results of urban governments (mostly of a specific party who pretends to care) over the last 60 years, that actually should be the question.

I will assume that is what BJCP meant by well said. He/ she fully understands history and the failures of urban governments (mostly of one party) in this country over the last 60 years.

At last, things that were off topic bring clarity to the off topic item being discussed.

Can we now close this conversation that is not on the subject of the article and all be hopeful that schools at all levels can move forward out of COVID? I would imagine all of us want what is best for the student and society.

I know assuming is not advisable so please forgive me if you feel that schools being fully opened isn't something good to hope and plan for.

I am hoping by the time Depauw is fully back open most people, including younger people will be vaccinated. So we can all get back to living normal lives.