Rachel Coyle

Rachel Coyle

OSU Sidewalk Chalk Ban is Embarrassing to Alumni, Donors, and University Founders

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Rachel Coyle
Aug 21, 2025
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Late last week, The Ohio State University banned the use of sidewalk chalk on campus. The ban includes all outdoor greenspaces, like the Oval (read more here).

As a formerly-proud OSU alum, I am embarrassed by my university’s fear of free speech and expression. It’s weak, cowardly, and pathetic. Not …

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