Academe Today: Why did my college call the police on me? (opinion)

A Chapel Hill frat drew $500,000 for guarding flag at protest; activism and academe’s core; an Asian scholar on race-conscious admissions; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Academe Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. THE REVIEW | ESSAY [Why Did My College Call the Police on Its Students?]( By Oliver Eagan [STORY IMAGE]( Campus protests and crackdowns at Pomona, from a student’s perspective. ADVERTISEMENT 'FLAGSTOCK' CONCERT PROPOSED [Fraternity Members at UNC Go Viral — and Reap Donations — for Guarding the Flag During Protest]( By Sonel Cutler [STORY IMAGE]( A GoFundMe campaign to support an appreciative frat “rager” pulled in over $500,000. THE REVIEW | OPINION [Protest and Perish]( By Jacques Berlinerblau [STORY IMAGE]( Activism cannot be allowed to drown out academe’s core functions. 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