USC Student Suspended After Racial Slur Photo
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The University of South Carolina has suspended a student, after a photo depicting a racial slur surfaces online. USC President Doctor Harris Pastides issued a statement reaffirming the University’s values. “Today, the unfortunate and disappointing act of a student in a study room has challenged the carolina community to reflect on our values and tell the world what we believe. Respect for all is at the heart of the Carolina Creed, the code by which we agree to abide. Racist and uncivil rhetoric have no place at the University of South Carolina. We have taken appropriate action to suspend a student and begin code of conduct investigation. The Board of Trustees has endorsed this prompt course of action. Let us now come together as a university community to reaffirm our commitment to each other as a Gamecock family.” The move was prompted by an image circulating on social media website of a woman writing on a whiteboard. From the photo it appears the woman shown is listing complaints about USC”s WiFi services. The first reason listed in the photo is a racial slur. Pastides said a student has been suspended and the University has begun a code of conduct investigation. ABC Columbia News will continue to follow this story and bring you updates as they become available.
