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As Strict as the Name Implies
It's the Catholic University of America. There are strict policies against underage drinking, drug use, cheating, premarital sex, etc., and they are enforced. Generally, RAs won't go looking to get you in trouble, but if your caught, you'll be written up.
I don't think any of this is unreasonable for a Catholic university. Also, to clear up one common misconception: CUA is NOT a dry campus. Those who are 21 and over can drink anywhere, including in dorms, and beer is often served at events for upperclassmen.
Now, what IS unreasonable, and thus the sole reason for the "C" rating, is the speaker policy. All on-campus speakers must be approved by the administration, and speakers who have previously expressed views contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church are often rejected. In practice, this means that it is often very difficult to obtain approval for pro-choice politicians to speak on campus, even on topics that have nothing to do with abortion. Don't get me wrong: I'm a pro-life Catholic, and I am 110% in favor of preserving the university's Catholic identity. But there's a balance that needs to be struck, and the current policy does not even come close to striking it.
Oct 15, 2010
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