Terror on Campus
The Point
The Questions ODU Must Answer
An honest examination of whether ODU utilized the background check tools available under Virginia law, and whether a campus so heavily tied to the military needs stronger access controls and a more realistic crisis communication framework.
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The Counterpoint
ODU Didn't Fail the Community. The Federal Government Did
A factual breakdown of the bureaucratic failures that put a convicted terrorist back on the street. This piece argues accountability belongs to a broken federal justice system, not a university legally prohibited from asking about criminal history.
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The Faculty No-Confidence Vote
The Point
The Vote, The Board, and the Question Nobody Is Asking
An honest look at why the ODU Faculty Senate passed a 41-7 no-confidence vote against President Hemphill's digital transformation initiative, and how the Board of Visitors' response risks damaging the institution's ability to recruit top-tier faculty and students.
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The Counterpoint
The Enrollment Cliff Is Real, and Standing Still Is Not an Option
A counter-perspective examining the looming demographic collapse in higher education, the proven success of eight-week models, and why the Board of Visitors is betting the university's financial survival on an unpopular transition.
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