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05/15/11(Sun)01:30 No.4467248During
Anime Punch, the convention that some of the members of Animate! @ Ohio
State have helped staff, an unacceptable incident occurred.
During
the convention, rumors circulated that a bogus "Fur-acaust" was being
planned for the closing ceremonies. Con chair Michael Beuerlein saw a
girl dressed in a fur suit, and, believing her to be in on the joke,
sent someone after her with a cattle prod. Several people associated
with the convention then proceeded to intervene and engage in a
mock-battle. The incident "ended" and it was assumed by staff and most
witnesses that our fur-suited friend was merely participating in some
pre-arranged joke.
Unfortunately, this was not the case. The
young lady was terrified under the perception that a staffer, at the
instigation of the con chair, came after her with a weapon.
However,
even if she were "in on it" and participating in the "joke," this event
nevertheless violates Ohio State's Student Code of Conduct which
everyone in, and associated with, Animate! @ Ohio State should have been
following. Such conduct also violates Animate!'s club constitution and
bylaws, and is grounds for termination from club membership. |
