Sabrina Guo

“Again, politics is everywhere. It's reality. And if you can't talk about these things and give everyone a little space to do it, then we can't function as a democracy and as a pluralistic society.” Sabrina GuoAssistant Editor, The BeaconSome believe that avoiding the news or steering clear of careers in law or government will shield them from the influence of politics. Professor Jason Kaune, Lecturer in the Practice of Management at the Yale School of Management, asserts that this is impossible, and those who believe this are in for a rude awakening.Kaune explains, “Politics, more broadly speaking, is pretty simple. It’s the way we interact with each other. You and I have a political interaction because it’s more than one of u...

“Ideally, you’d hope that professors would be open-minded and intelligent enough that if they hear a smart, interesting view that’s not their own, they’d respect that. Unfortunately, it’s just a reality that some professors will assume that if a student doesn’t agree with them, then the student is just not getting it or not impressive." Sabrina GuoAssistant Editor, The BeaconRecently awarded the Buckley Institute's Lux et Veritas Faculty Prize in honor of her efforts to foster intellectual diversity in and outside the classroom, John M. Duff Professor of Law Amy Chua has long been recognized for her unwavering commitment to increasing open debate and free thought among Yale students and colleagues. Yale freshman Sabrina Guo recentl...

Author: Sabrina Guo

Breaking the Myth: Politics and Ethics Aren’t Just for Politicians

“If you have a certain position, you have to be consistent”: A Candid Conversation with Amy Chua on How to Increase Intellectual Diversity