09-30-2008, 07:05 PM
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Kick Ass Kunoichi
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An update:
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Four students at George Fox University in Newberg have confessed to hanging a life-sized cardboard cutout of U.S. Sen. Barack Obama from a tree on campus last week, the university announced this afternoon.
The students, whose names are not being released, have been suspended on a long-term basis and must complete community service.
"Regardless of the students' intent, the image of a black man hung from a tree is one of the most hurtful symbols of racism in American history," Brad Lau, vice president of student life, said in a statement. "Displays such as this have no place on a campus that is dedicated to living out the teachings of Jesus."
The effigy was found suspended by fishing wire from a tree last Tuesday with a sign saying "Act Six reject." Act Six is a scholarship and leadership program for Portland students, many of whom are minorities.
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Four George Fox University students confess to hanging Obama in effigy - Breaking News From Oregon & Portland - Oregonlive.com
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