In recent weeks, Harvard University President Claudine Gay has found herself at the center of a stor2m, facing serious allegations of plagiarism that have sparked outrage within the student body. The latest development in this controversy comes from a student member of Harvard’s Honor Council, a body responsible for upholding academic integrity, who has boldly called for Gay’s resignation.

Today, Gay did tender her long awaited resignation. We are sure that she could no longer dodge the very serious plagiarism charges, but we would be remiss if we did not point out that Gay’s scandalous behavior began when she refused to acknowledge before a congressional hearing that calling for the genocide against Jews did not necessarily violate university policies.

Let’s face facts. The nefarious scourge of visceral Jew hatred is running rampant of college campuses all over the country and throughout the entire world, for that matter. If anti-Semitism remains unchecked on ivy league university campuses as well as other institutions of higher learning than we can expect this infectious malady to spread like wildfire into other aspects of our society and culture.

We are living on the proverbial precipice and the malodorous stench of Jew hatred is wafting in the air. Anyone that has eyes to see and ears that hear can confirm that. The situation is not improving, but rather is rapidly sliding into a dangerous abyss. If concerted efforts are not made to obtain new leadership for our universities, if efforts are not made to replace “woke, progressive, Marxist leaders” with those who truly comprehend that calling for genocide of Jews or any other people smacks of the kind of hatred that we ostensibly fight against, then we can expect major societal trouble down the pike.

But getting back to the plagiarism charges leveled against Gay, it is noteworthy to mention that the student’s letter to The Crimson, Harvard’s student newspaper, pulls no punches, emphasizing the stark contrast between the consequences students face for plagiarism and the seemingly lenient treatment Gay has received. The argument resonates with many, pointing out that even a first-time plagiarism offense can have severe repercussions for students, including academic probation and the loss of “good standing.”

The crux of the matter lies in the accusation of “routine and pervasive” plagiarism, with the student highlighting a staggering 40 instances in Gay’s 11 published works and her dissertation. This pattern of behavior spans her entire career, with the shocking revelation even including the alleged plagiarism of an acknowledgments section. The letter rightly points out that the corrective action Gay has taken by issuing corrections to the papers falls short of the accountability expected from Harvard students.

The Honor Council member is spot on in asserting that Gay should be held to, at the very least, the same standards she oversees for the student body. The demand for accountability should not be seen as an attack but rather as a call for consistent standards and ethical leadership at the pinnacle of academia.

The urgency of this situation is further underscored by an editorial from The Crimson’s editorial board, which openly accuses Gay of multiple instances of plagiarism. The board criticizes the president for evading responsibility by claiming inadvertence and dismissing critics as “conservative activists.” The dissenting voices within the editorial board itself demonstrate the severity of the situation, as two members call for Gay’s ouster.

We believe that because it became abundantly clear that confidence in Gay’s leadership was waning, not only among students but also among the donor class and affluent parents who entrust Harvard with their children’s education that this served as the impetus for Gay’s resignation, in addition to the heat that she took from her disastrous appearance before congress on the anti-Semitism issue.

The editorial draws attention to an alarming coalition of supporters, consisting of radical academics and pro-Hamas individuals, a combination that does not reflect the diverse and inclusive values that a prestigious institution like Harvard should embody.

The call for Gay’s resignation was not merely a result of dissenting voices but was a testament to a growing sentiment that transcends generational and ideological lines. It is indicative of a collective demand for leadership that upholds the values of integrity, accountability, and fairness.

The students, as the editorial suggests, are demanding change. It is incumbent upon the institution to listen to these voices and take decisive action to ensure that the leadership at Harvard reflects the high standards of academic integrity that it seeks to instill in its student body.