Columbia University no longer 'juicy'

Published: March. 23, 2008 at 2:57 PM
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NEW YORK, March 23 (UPI) -- Students at New York's Columbia University will no longer be able use campus computers to access a Web site that promises "always juicy" gossip.

The college's student council voted to ban JuicyCampus.com from the university computer server, meaning on-campus students cannot visit the site with the slogan "always anonymous… always juicy," the New York Post reported Sunday.

The Web site has gained in popularity due to students' ability to post anonymous rumors about their fellow students, with many labeling certain students as gay or oral-sex specialists.

One New York University student, who asked she be identified as Lucy Q, said JuicyCampus.com was simply an online site for hateful comments.

"The anonymity of JuicyCampus makes it the perfect forum for hateful, often baseless, postings," the concerned student said.

The Post said the Web site was created by Duke University alum Matt Ivester and currently 59 U.S. colleges are featured.


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