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“If our colleges and universities do not breed men who riot, who rebel, who attack life with all the youthful vim and vigor, then there is something wrong with our colleges. The more riots that come on college campuses, the better world for tomorrow.”

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William Allen White

William Allen White was an American editor, born on February 10, 1868, and died on January 29, 1944. He is known for his work at The Kansas City Star, which under his leadership became a model for the American press. more

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