At Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, two students have been suspended from the swim team following reports of a racial slur being scratched onto a student’s body. The incident occurred during an informal gathering at an on-campus residence. The college, which has 2,200 students, is actively investigating the matter through its student conduct process but has not disclosed further details due to privacy laws.
President Robert Iuliano of Gettysburg College expressed deep concern over the incident, stating that there is no place for words or actions that demean or marginalize individuals based on their identity. He emphasized the college’s commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and urged against speculation based on incomplete information.
The victim chose to address the issue through the college’s internal procedures rather than involving the police, despite being encouraged by college officials to do so. The college is cooperating with authorities, and the students involved are currently not taking part in swim team activities as the investigation unfolds. The incident has sparked distress and calls for reflection on the campus’s efforts to promote diversity and inclusivity.