Barnard v. CC: The confrontation you've been waiting for

Bloggerheads is a feature in which some of our writers sit down to debate or discuss an important issue at Columbia, or THE important issue at Columbia:

Derek: Alright, so apparently Obama is speaking at Barnard commencement.

Caroline: Baller!

DT: Yes, but for whom?

CB: Everyone Derek, especially Women of America, and of course, Barnardians. Although I would say its great for the entire Columbia Community as well...

DT: Well let me share my two reactions:
1) Barnard? Why not CC?
2) How much of this is politics?

I don't want to discourage Barnard—I mean I'm its number one fan. I think it has structural benefits that CC doesn't. But it just seems a little unusual.

CB: To which I will respond that I disagree---it doesn't seem unusual at all---by addressing your two fine questions.

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