University of Virginia Library

Student Cynicism

It does not take an exceptionally
perceptive individual to notice
the rising feeling of cynicism
toward the Honor System. This
cynicism, however, is not directed
toward the Honor System as an
institution; there is near unanimity
in the belief that the existence of
the Honor System benefits both the
individual student and the University.
It is specific substantive issues
that are being challenged. There is
talk of limiting the scope of the
system to Charlottesville or in the
ultimate case to the classroom
itself.