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Calling police about racial slur case could get you a free semester at SIUE

By Mary Cooley

September 21, 2017 11:59 AM

SIUE students respond with messages of peace after racist slur is found on campus

Students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville wrote messages of peace and brotherhood on a door in response to an incident of racial slurs left on a student's door earlier this week, and a Confederate flag painted on the rock in the center
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Students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville wrote messages of peace and brotherhood on a door in response to an incident of racial slurs left on a student's door earlier this week, and a Confederate flag painted on the rock in the center
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has its own version of a CrimeStoppers reward: a free semester in exchange for an arrest.

The university on Thursday offered a semester of free tuition and fees for information leading to the arrest of whoever left a note with a racial slur on a student’s door at an on-campus apartment.

SIUE police have been investigating the matter and say it could result in a felony charge.

SIUE announced the reward in an email to students and faculty.

“Neither SIUE nor the Madison County state’s attorney has any tolerance for hate crimes,” the e-mail stated.

SIUE police can be reached at 618-650-3324 or police@siue.edu.

Students and the women’s studies department responded to the note with The Door Project, which highlights messages of peace and anti-racism.

In the letter, Chancellor Randall G. Pembrook and other administrators promised a plan to ensure “an inclusive and equitable campus.” Points include a response team for hate and bias on campus and counseling and advising for those facing discrimination.

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