Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The Straight Story

(48,121 posts)
Wed Dec 5, 2012, 02:03 PM Dec 2012

Penn State sorority apologizes for offensive photo

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- A Penn State sorority has apologized after a photo of members wearing sombreros and holding offensive signs circulated on the Internet.

One of the signs in the photo of Chi Omega sisters says "will mow lawn for weed + beer" and another reads "I don't cut grass I smoke it." The two women holding signs are wearing fake mustaches.

Chapter president Jessica Riccardi tells campus newspaper The Daily Collegian ( HTTP://BIT.LY/R7FOA3 ) the sisters are sorry for "portraying inappropriate and untrue stereotypes."

The Penn State Panhellenic Council is investigating. The Chi Omega national council says it is working on "educational directives" for the Penn State chapter and does not condone "personal degradation."

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_SORORITY_OFFENSIVE_PHOTO?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Penn State sorority apologizes for offensive photo (Original Post) The Straight Story Dec 2012 OP
Good grief! HappyMe Dec 2012 #1
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Penn State sorority apolo...