- Doug Hann, a student at Brown University, was expelled for shouting abusive and derogatory language at other students while intoxicated, including racial and homophobic slurs. - His expulsion sparked debate around the limits of free speech on college campuses and whether universities can punish speech that constitutes harassment. - While some saw it as upholding protections against racism, others argued it inhibited free expression and could set a precedent for censorship of unpopular opinions. Universities struggled to balance these competing interests around offensive speech versus harassment.