Gettysburg bars swimmers after report of slur scratched on student

Two students at Gettysburg College were suspended from the swim team after a racial slur was scratched onto a student’s body with a plastic or ceramic tool. The incident, which took place during an informal social gathering on campus, was reported by upper-class students on the swim team. Gettysburg College officials are actively investigating the incident through the student conduct process. President Robert Iuliano expressed his profound distress about the incident and emphasized the school’s commitment to creating an inclusive environment. The victim chose to handle the matter internally, despite police being informed about the incident. The school has not released further details to protect the privacy of those involved.