A screenshot has emerged of a racist text message sent by a white student at Georgia Southern University to her black roommate.
The white student, identified as Courtney Schaefer, and her roommate texted introductory hellos and each laughed about the fact that they accidentally called the other, one screenshot shows.
Not long after, Schaefer sent a text message about her roommate'sInstagram account, seemingly meant for their other roommate, in which she wrote: 'Her insta looks pretty normal, not too n*****ish.'
Realizing she had made a mistake, Schaefer immediately apologizes, saying that she meant to write the word 'triggerish' but that her phone autocorrected it.
'I meant to say triggerish, meaning like, you seemed really cool nothing that triggered a red flag! I'm so embarrassed I apologize,' the text read.
Screenshots of the texts were shared by Dajah Morrison, who says she knows the victim, and they soon went viral on Facebook and Twitter.
'Triggerish is not a word at all. The closest word to that is triggerfish. So for her to cover those things up, it just didn't add up,' Morrison told WSAV.
Since the screenshots went viral, Schaefer appears to have deleted her social media accounts.
After texting introductions, Schaefer appeared to write to their other roommate: 'Her insta looks pretty normal not too n*****ish'. She then quickly apologizes saying that she meant to write the word 'triggerish' but her phone autocorrected the word
According to WJCL, the athletic director of GSU was first made aware of the comments via email. In turn, the athletic director notified head officials.
On Friday morning, GSU interim president Shelley Nickel released a statement.
'The University shares the hurt our community has expressed following the use of a racial slur exhibited in a screenshot shared on social media,' she wrote.
Student Embroiled in KKK, Blackface College Party Found Dead
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One of the university students that was involved in an online scandal after he and fellow students were pictured dressed in Nazi uniforms, KKK outfits and painted in blackface has died.
Andrew Stanham was found dead in the shower at his home in Wagga Wagga, Australia, on Wednesday.
The 22-year-old was one of the Charles Sturt University students that attended a “politically incorrect” party that caused widespread outrageafter pictures of the event were shared over Instagram and Facebook.
Charles Sturt University has an enrollment of over 45,000 students and is located in Sydney, Australia.
Andrew’s family believes he suffered a seizure and fell while in the shower, with his father, Mark, blaming backlash over the images as a factor in his death, The Daily Telegraph reported.
“The jury is out on the cause of death, we suspect it was an epileptic seizure which resulted in a fall which led to a compromised airway,” Stanham said.
“There is no doubt that stress is a contributing factor.”
Stanham says his son was scared to walk down the street after the fierce criticism.
People were quick to condemn the photographs after they were shared online, with CSU suspending a number of the students involved.
One of the pictures that caused the most outrage showed a group of five people dressed up as the Ku Klux Klan surrounding a man painted in blackface and holding a bowl of cotton.
The picture was captioned: “Very very politically incorrect. Cotton prices are unreal thought so it’s a great time to be pickin’.”
Other photos showed students dressed up as Hitler, Nazis and as Jewish Holocaust prisoners.
Taz Kuhn, one of Andrew’s friends who was also suspended, told News.com.au the recent events had greatly affected members of the university.
No one is “jumping to any conclusions” about the impact the fallout from the party may have had, he said.
“Andy was a kid man who lived life to its fullest whether it was being a key player on the rugby field, or the life of the party but he would always have the time for his mates and family and that’s what would come first,” Kuhn said.
“He was hardworking, caring, funny and one of a kind. Words can’t describe the bloke we have lost but all we can say is we’ve lost a brother and he can’t ever be replaced.
“He’s going to be missed forever.”
Charles Sturt University told News.com.au that the university’s “thoughts and sympathies are with the family and friends of Andrew.”
“Counseling and support is being provided to CSU students and staff who have been affected by this sad event,” it said in a statement.
Tributes to Andrew from friends and family have already started flowing in.
Kooringal Colts Cricket Club, which Andrew was a member of, extended its condolences to the student’s family in a Facebook post.
“It is with great sadness that the club has learned that we have lost a Colt. Andy suddenly & tragically passed away yesterday morning,” the post read.
“He was well liked around the club, performing well on the field, the life of the post-game functions & most importantly a great bloke.
“The Club on behalf of all of members & supporters wish to pass our condolences onto Andy’s family & friends, our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
'Political Correctness Has Gone Too Far': Father of University Student, 22, Who Died Two Weeks After Being Suspended for Dressing Up as a Holocaust Victim Says Online Trolls Played a Part in His Fatal 'Stress Seizure'
'Political correctness has gone too far': Father of university student, 22, who died two weeks after being suspended for dressing up as a Holocaust victim says online trolls played a part in his fatal 'stress seizure'
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- Andrew Stanham was among the Charles Sturt students suspended over party
- The 22-year-old is believed to have suffered an stress-related epileptic seizure
- His father believes online vitriol contributed to his son's death on Wednesday
- The students caused outrage by dressing in blackface and as Holocaust victims
- Charles Sturt suspended students for racism over the 'politically incorrect party'
A father whose son died of a stress-related seizure has blamed online trolls who targeted the uni student after he was suspended for his role in a racist party.
Andrew Stanham, 22, was found dead in the shower of his shared house in Wagga Wagga, about 250km west of Canberra, on Wednesday.
The Charles Sturt University student was among those punished by the university for dressing in KKK robes and posing as Nazi concentration camp prisoners and guards.
A father whose son (pictured) died of a stress-related seizure has blamed online trolls who targeted the uni student after he was suspended for his role in a racist party
Andrew Stanham, 22, was found dead in the shower of his shared house in Wagga Wagga, about 150km west of Canberra, on Wednesday (pictured is a photo from the party)
The Charles Sturt University student was among those punished by the university for dressing in KKK robes and posing as Nazi concentration camp prisoners and guards (pictured is a photo from the party)
His father, Mark Stanham, said Andrew had been targeted by social justice warriors online and was left terrified by abuse received from trolls, The Daily Telegraph reported.
'I think we do have a situation where political correctness has gone too far,' Mr Stanham said.
'The jury is out on the cause of death, we suspect it was an epileptic seizure which resulted in a fall which led to a compromised airway. There is no doubt that stress is a contributing factor.'
Mr Stanham said his son had 'copped a lot of vitriol' and was 'petrified to walk down the streets of Wagga'.
His father Mark said Andrew had been targeted by social justice warriors online and was left terrified by abuse received from trolls
Mr. Stanham (pictured) said his son had 'copped a lot of vitriol' and was 'petrified to walk down the streets of Wagga'
Earlier this month the university suspended several students over the June 14 incident, citing breaches of the university's Anti-Racism Policy.
Students were ordered to undergo cultural awareness training, and were barred from campus, a source said.
They were also required to undertake further studies in Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities and engage with the Indigenous and Jewish communities.
Friends paid tribute to Andrew on social media, with one friend saying he was still in shock over the loss of his mate.
'RIP mate, will have a beer when I see you next. Love you mate. Gonna miss you big time you have been a huge part of my life,' he wrote.
A Charles Sturt University spokesperson expressed their condolences and extended thought and sympathies to Andrew's family and friends.
Georgia Southern University Student is Facing Official Sanctions From Her School After Texting the N-Word to Her Black Roommate - But is Adamant it Was an Autocorrect Error
- Courtney Schaefer was exchanging introductions with her future roommate
- Schaefer accidentally sent the roommate a text in which she wrote: 'Her insta looks pretty normal, not too n*****ish'
- She then apologized, claiming that she was texting their other roommate and meant to write 'triggerish'
- Georgia Southern University issued an apology but did not state if Schaefer would be disciplined
Georgia Southern University student Courtney Schaefer (pictured) is facing severe backlash after she texted her future roommate a racial slur but blamed it on autocorrect
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