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		JumpCrisscross on Sept 30, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: California bans legacy admissions at private unive... > Rich kid's tuition and endowments from their families fund the school to a high level allowing them to pay for highly talented individuals and prestigious research Are you predicting donations to Stanford and USC will crater to a level that existentially threatens either institution?

cthalupa on Sept 30, 2024 | [–]

I'm predicting nothing. I replied to someone who asked for further clarification on how this theory is supposed to work.

I haven't put enough thought into it to have strong feelings one way or the other - I'm just aware of the argument being made.

BobaFloutist on Sept 30, 2024 | [–]

God don't threaten me with a good time...

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