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Re:The Origin of the Research University by djoldman on Thursday July 10, 2025 @06:50AM (#44519527)
> The students were menaces, given to drunkenness, gambling, dueling, and chronically skipping class.

I came across this awhile ago and thought it pretty incredible and interesting:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Scholastica_Day_riot

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Re:The Origin of the Research University by Exoristos on Thursday July 10, 2025 @12:22PM (#44522697)
They also harassed churches: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goliards#Satirical_poets
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Re:The Origin of the Research University by cernocky on Thursday July 10, 2025 @02:03PM (#44523783)
were the students really surprised about the quality of wine in a place called "Swindlestock Tavern" ? :)
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