Conservative activist to discuss free speech on campus at Cal Poly

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  Yet it seems as though the left is doing everything in its power to stunt the success of Coulter’s speaking engagement Tuesday.

  Liberals are the first to deride Ann’s bold statements and outspoken nature, but deep inside, they are horrified that her voice will somehow influence their peers.

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  The free event on Feb. 28 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Chumash Auditorium in the University Union, is open to the public.

  Coulter will give a speech titled “Demonic: How the Liberal Mob is Endangering America.” A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.

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  The free, public event will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in Cal Poly’s Christopher Cohan Center with a reception to follow.

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  One of the biggest complaints among students in recent years has been their inability to enroll in the classes they need because those classes fill up to maximum enrollment capacity. That typically forces them to wait until another quarter to take the course.