One University of South Carolina student, has one interesting–and by interesting I mean ignorant, theory as to why the University’s wifi is so bad. Her reasoning ended up getting her suspended.
The young woman’s list cites ‘N*ggers’ as the primary reason (see above photo) for the school’s wifi woes. The University was swift to act on the snapchat photo of the student’s list which went viral and suspended her then released this statement condemning her actions.
“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,” wrote university president Harris Pastides in a statement announcing the suspension yesterday. “Racist and uncivil rhetoric have no place at the University of South Carolina.”
The NAACP even got involved in the matter, stating:
“A recent tweet that shows a student at the University of South Carolina listing the N-word as one of her grievances against the institution brings to mind a famous quote attributed to the French writer Alfonse Karr, “the more things change, the more they remain the same”.
Such negative attitudes have existed since the first European explorers visited the land we now call America. It is disappointing but no longer shocking to see a college student following what appears to be a growing trend in our state and nation. Scenes such as this while captured in still shots from time to time through social media, sadly reflect what people of color often experience in many communities. In the midst of the positive portrayal of University of South Carolina students over the past several weeks, we once again face a stark reality: even at our highest points as a society there are those among us – including the young – who wish they were still in Dixie.
This is why the NAACP cannot compromise, must not relent in its pursuit of dignity, justice and equality for all people in America.”
Personally, I find it hilarious how she has ‘parking’ as one of the reasons for bad internet connection. Racists don’t often tend to be the brightest people in the world.