Because of the current conflict over whether the tree in Boston Commons is, in fact, a holiday tree or just a plain old Christmas tree, we here at the ol’ Free Press decided we were sick of the rampant political correctness invading our lives. So we’ve taken the time to de-PC a few familiar aspects of Boston University, otherwise known as the Higher Learning Institution That Costs $40,000 a Year, But You Still Can’t Get Into a Dorm After 2 a.m. Come take the tour:

If you’re into business, you might want to check out our very own School of Starbucks Consumption, located close to Kenmore Square on Commonwealth Avenue. Built from only the finest materials and filled with only the most expensive artwork, it is rumored that students who attend this school must be dressed in something designer just to cross the threshold.

If you’re a little bit more offbeat, however, wander further west and come to The College of Wasting $40,000 a Year, where students gather in small groups to drink black coffee, chain-smoke cigarettes and lament the fact that upon entrance to one of the most unreliable fields, their $120,000 education is completely worthless.

If you’re a hockey fan – or basketball, soccer or field hockey, for that matter – stop into practice with the class notes from this school, which has kept the School of Boston University Athletics in business for ages. So grateful for the notes to the classes that they sleep through, the athletes may even reward you with tickets to a game.

Don’t forget to stop into the Harvard University (BU Campus) on Bay State Road. Often found in small groups discussing intellectual and philosophical matters, these students are content fooling themselves believing that they actually attend classes at the prestigious school across the river.

Stop into the School of Future Physical Educators of America to witness in action the students who will mold America’s future young minds. But watch out for flying dodgeballs – we hear that’s what they’re most often found playing.

And, because we too serve a greater purpose on campus, stop by 842 Commonwealth Ave. and pick up your copy of The Daily Free Crossword Puzzle every day for all your news, sports and entertainment needs. We won’t disappoint you, we promise.