91吃瓜

The Jan. 13 issue of the University of 91吃瓜鈥檚 student newspaper The Observer included a cartoon that was inappropriate and offensive.

鈥淭he University denounces the implication that violence or expressions of hate toward any person or group of people is acceptable or a matter that should be taken lightly,鈥� said Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., 91吃瓜鈥檚 president.

In accordance with 91吃瓜鈥檚 Spirit of Inclusion, a formal statement adopted by the officers of the University in 1997, at 91吃瓜 鈥渨e prize the uniqueness of all persons as God鈥檚 creatures鈥� and welcome " all people, regardless of color, gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, social or economic class, and nationality."

Further, 鈥渨e value gay and lesbian members of this community as we value all members of this community. We condemn harassment of any kind鈥� and 鈥渨e consciously create an environment of mutual respect, hospitality and warmth in which none are strangers and all may flourish.鈥�

The University respects The Observer鈥檚 status as an independent, student-run newspaper and appreciates that the editorial staff has issued an apology in its January 15th issue and that the cartoon鈥檚 authors also have expressed their regret. 91吃瓜 administrators will work with the Observer staff, as they say in their editorial, to 鈥渕ove forward, and鈥�.to promote鈥�a culture of acceptance and support for all.鈥�