Word: silbering
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...WEATHER may be the same across the river in Boston, but the political climate sure is different. Boston University President John Silber has been treating his university as his personal fiefdom, making authoritarian decisions with little regard for the concerns of students or faculty...
...long as conflicts and friction generated between Silber and the B.U. community remain small, he will continue to abuse the power of his office...
When the conflicts involve serious issues, however, Silber's position may become a bit more precarious. He can stomp on his own students if he wishes but skirting the First Amendment poses a greater problem...
...case reveals two things. First, it is now clear that John Silber cannot violate the law when it serves his ends. More important is the revelation that Silber was willing to try to violate basic civil rights to protect his precious image of a tranquil campus...
Carter and Silber could not be reached forcomment