<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2xo3Wg_0vgWtsDp00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2xo3Wg_0vgWtsDp00" width="1024" height="1024" ></figure>A disturbing incident involving members of the Gettysburg College swim team is currently under investigation after a racial slur was reportedly etched into the body of a student, according to reports from The Gettysburgian, the college’s student newspaper. The incident, which allegedly took place during a team gathering on September 6, has led to the suspension of at least two students from the swim team.The student, who was the only person of color present at the gathering, was victimized by a fellow student-athlete, who is accused of using a box cutter to scratch the N-word across his chest. The family of the victim described the act as a hate crime in a statement to the newspaper. They revealed that the accused was someone the victim considered a friend and trusted.Jamie Yates, the college’s Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, confirmed that the students involved are not participating in swim team activities pending the outcome of the student conduct process. The names of the students have not been released, respecting privacy laws and the ongoing investigation.Gettysburg College President Bob Iuliano addressed the college community via email, expressing profound distress over the incident and emphasizing that there is no place for actions or words that marginalize based on identity.The family of the victim has also filed complaints with the NAACP Harrisburg chapter and the NAACP Pennsylvania conference, citing racial discrimination and harassment. They await a fair and thorough investigation and are seeking justice and transparency from college officials.This story is still unfolding, and updates may follow as more information becomes available. </div></body>

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Gettysburg College Probes Racial Slur Incident in Swim Team Gathering: Update

A disturbing incident involving members of the Gettysburg College swim team is currently under investigation after a racial slur was reportedly etched into the body of a student, according to reports from The Gettysburgian, the college’s student newspaper. The incident, which allegedly took place during a team gathering on September 6, has led to the suspension of at least two students from the swim team.