Baird's quasi-satirical story emphasizes the tussle between high-mindedness and baser instincts. As a librarian observes, the dictates of reason were no match for the flash of celebrity.
Opinion | JD Vance Wanted to Aggressively Attack' American Universities. His Wish Has Been Trump's Command.
In a more recent essay, Conti illustrates that the Trump administration aims to bludgeon Harvard into submission, risking severe damage to American higher education.