Q&A
Discussion on antisemitic social media posts by CUNY students
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Council Member Vernikov questions Chancellor Rodriguez about a John Jay student's antisemitic social media post and the environment that allows such rhetoric. The Chancellor acknowledges the reprehensible nature of the post and discusses broader societal issues.
- Vernikov cites a specific Instagram post calling for 'Hitler again'
- Chancellor Rodriguez expresses bafflement at such posts and points to broader societal polarization
- The exchange highlights concerns about the campus environment and its impact on student behavior
Inna Vernikov
2:40:51
A John Jay student posted a story on Instagram saying we need Hitler again.
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Why do they feel comfortable posting such rhetoric on their social media?
Felix Matos Rodriguez
2:41:00
It it it's it's reprehensible, so, the answer also baffles me.
Inna Vernikov
2:41:07
Well, is it accurate then to say that there's been a hostile environment created by the school that encourages them to be able to post such vile rhetoric?
Felix Matos Rodriguez
2:41:17
I I think that we're working in a very polarizing environment that is not just something that is peculiar to the campuses.
2:41:23
Look around, where the country is.
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Look around where we are with the political discourse.
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Social media also allows individuals to, at times, express themselves with it with no with no restrictions.
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And, and we're seeing all that, not just in higher ed, but across society.
Eric Dinowitz
2:41:45
Alright.
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Thank you, council member Wernicoff.
Inna Vernikov
2:41:46
Last question.
Eric Dinowitz
2:41:47
And one last question.
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Chancellor Wernicoff and then moving on to council member Yeager.
Inna Vernikov
2:41:51
Thank you.
