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John Sexton, NYU's former President, spoke at a The Review and Debates club event on February 21 at the Kimmel Center.  Sexton discussed free speech and answered the questions about the recent cancellations of controversial speakers.

President Emeritus John Sexton Speaks on Open Debate and Free Speech

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor February 22, 2017
President Emeritus John Sexton spoke about the importance of free speech and open debate at The Review and Debates event tonight.
John Sexton Should Not Be Speaking at NYU

John Sexton Should Not Be Speaking at NYU

WSN Editorial Board February 22, 2017
While Sexton has been recognized for his skillful debating, free speech has never been a center of his platform, making the choice to have Sexton headline this particular event confusing. Furthermore, Sexton’s tenure at NYU was filled with inexcusable mistakes, and he should never be an honoree at this university.