Gettysburg College Student Allegedly Carves Racial Slur on Teammate, No Longer Enrolled
Incident occurred during an informal gathering, leading to suspensions and an ongoing investigation.
- A Gettysburg College swimmer allegedly used a box cutter to carve a racial slur on a teammate's chest during an on-campus social gathering.
- The incident was first reported by upper-class students from the swim team, prompting an immediate investigation by the college.
- Both the alleged perpetrator and the victim have been suspended from swim team activities pending the investigation's outcome.
- The student accused of the act is no longer enrolled at the college, though it is unclear if they were expelled or left voluntarily.
- The victim's family has filed complaints with the NAACP and the Pennsylvania Commission on Human Relations, citing racial discrimination and lack of due process.