The Sauder rape chant controversy has affected us all and unfortunately has raised some questions about the integrity of this prestigious institution. I support the response by the Dean and faculty of Sauder in an attempt to restrict the backlash of the current situation, my real issue lies in the media’s response. The newspaper and televised coverage of the chanting has become one of public scrutiny filled with hypocrisy and malicious judgements. First of all, not everyone attended the FROSH activities so it is unfair to place all students under the same category. Secondly, for those of us that were a part of FROSH, it is important to note that we never wanted to broadcast a message that in any way condoned or made light of a serious issue. We simply were caught up in a “mob mentality” that clouded our better decision making and, to our disgrace, prompted us to act in ways that we regret. This can be compared to a similar happening in Vancouver from not too long ago; the Stanley Cup riots. This tarnished Vancouver’s reputation because of a few bad influences, but the city has adapted from our mistakes as I know Sauder will do.
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