Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Southern Miss band members lose scholarships over racist chant | The Raw Story

Southern Miss band members lose scholarships over racist chant | The Raw Story: Five members of the University of Southern Mississippi’s pep band will lose their scholarships after they chanted a racist question at a Latino player on the opposing team.

“The students have been forthcoming, cooperative, contrite and sincerely remorseful,” Vice President for Student Affairs Joe Paul said in a press advisory on Tuesday. “They acted rashly and inappropriately, and now see the gravity of their words and actions.”

A university investigation determined which five band member chanted “Where’s your green card?” at Kansas State point guard Angel Rodriguez on Friday as he prepared to shoot his free throws.