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Ole Miss reviews viral video of ape-like gestures at apartment
Mississippi Today said a doorbell video of white women making ape-like gestures outside a Black student’s Oxford apartment drew millions of views, a university investigation and an apology from one student named in the clip.
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Some University of Mississippi students and parents are calling on officials to act after a doorbell camera recorded three young white women making ape-like gestures and noises outside a Black student’s off-campus apartment, Mississippi Today reported1.
Student Jakiyra Metcalf posted the Friday-night video on TikTok, tagging the university; by Tuesday it had more than 12.6 million views, the newspaper said1.
Parents have emailed Chancellor Glenn Boyce seeking suspension or expulsion; Kristina Pluta of Utah, whose son is a sophomore, said the university should hold the students accountable1.
Alaina Kunes, identified as one of the students in the video, issued a statement Tuesday apologizing and saying she did not know the race of the students in the apartment1.
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Shawnboda Mead condemned the behavior in a Sunday statement; university leaders said they are investigating1.
Black Student Union president Demetrick Stringer Jr. said the incident left many students feeling unwelcome and unsafe and called for education of first-year students, Mississippi Today reported1.
Metcalf could not immediately be reached, Mississippi Today said1.