How students view the deep divide at Aquinas

Like parents and alumni, a number of Aquinas students have taken opposing sides in the debate over the school’s approach to education. In the Beacon’s Up for Debate, two students who walked out on alumnus Robert Agostinelli’s recent talk at the school and two others who share Agostinelli’s opinion that leftist ideology now rules at the Catholic school present their views.

Rob Filardo’s video archive

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Aquinas should teach how to think, not what to think

The Agostinellis’ speeches at Aquinas were what the school needed. For far too long, conservative students have been faced with leftist ideology in the classroom. The school should be religious, not political; bring people together, not divide us.

Aquinas embraces the real Christian values of love and acceptance

Aquinas is attempting to become a more welcoming place to students, no matter their sex, race, sexual orientation, or political beliefs. When Robert Agostinelli made hurtful comments against discriminated communities, walking out was not disrespectful; it showed personal strength and character.