Western Washington University cancels classes as hate speech is investigated

[jpak]

Source: Seattle Times

Western Washington University suspended all classes Tuesday because of an alleged incident of hate speech targeting students of color.

In a message on the school’s website — and sent to members of WWU’s community via email — President Bruce Shepard said a law-enforcement investigation is under way.

In an interview, Shepard said Western was alerted by employees who saw the threat first on the anonymous social-media phone application Yik Yak. Later, students contacted the administration as well.

He said the target was students of color, and that he decided to suspend classes because he was concerned about the safety of all students. Tuesday was to be the last day of classes before the Thanksgiving break.

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Read more: http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/education/western-washington-university-cancels-classes-as-hate-speech-is-investigated/

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The Trump Effect

yup

[Agschmid]

1. This has more to do with our institutionalized racism...

Than it does with any one person.

The fire is already smoldering, Donald is just the bellows.

[KamaAina]

2. Yikes! I know someone who goes there.

And she's Chinese.

[TrollBuster9090]

3. I'm shocked, given that WWU has a reputation for having responsible students.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

4. Hahahaha. Video of the day.

Thanks for that. Makes me proud to be an American.

[TrollBuster9090]

5. My favorite part is how the reporter...

My favorite part is how the reporter instinctively says ...."oh...my...goodness..." in the standard "Ted Baxter" TV reporter cadence. I don't know if they teach them to speak in that cadence at journalism school, or if they just pick it up by watching other reporters, but it's pretty funny.