Coverage of Politics on Campus

Most agree that a college campus should primarily serve to promote higher learning, but few question the validity of political candidates debating and campaigning on college campuses. Should we simply accept this as commonplace or should more people question the appropiateness of it?

How does having a political debate on a college campus promote higher learning? Shouldn't the point for a college be to teach students about the issues and where to find information on a political platform? If that's true, allowing candidates to debate, campaign and promote a party or agenda does not align with the purpose of higher learning.

One might argue that politicians are often the best orators, but should their political platforms and ideas really be showcased by learning institutions?

I have yet to see media coverage on why politicians of a certain party visit particular campuses. I suspect that's because to do so would make it seem as though the ideals of some schools align with a particular political party.

We cover the politics of it all, but there's a story in what seems commonplace. Some journalists should include the possible reasons a campus would open its doors to politicians.