Looks like homophobia on campus isn’t limited to September 9’s assault. Two men said homophobic slurs and pushed another person against a wall Sunday morning, according to a University Public Safety alert sent out Thursday night:
A complainant reported to DPS that at approximately 2:34 a.m., he was approached by two unknown males as he walked up Lauinger library steps. The suspects made homophobic remarks and followed the complainant to the Healy building. The suspects pushed the complainant into the side of the building and blew smoke in his face.
Nothing was taken, and the victim wasn’t injured. It’s not clear if anyone involved is a student.
It’s more depressing to see this happen again than it was to hear about the first hate crime, because at least that could have been as an isolated incident. The administration seems to be handling this faster and with more transparency than the last hate crime, and they’ll be more likely to agree to Pride’s reasonable request more LGBTQ resources in the wake of the previous assault.
Shame on the school for not having a DPS officer at the steps 24 hours a day. It seems like most assaults and muggings happen there, but Vice President of Public Safety Rocco DelMonaco only suggests “more education.” Also, the safety alert’s recommendations to students for avoiding future incidents? Call DPS and Saferides if something bad happens, and don’t prop your windows open!
-Will Sommer, blog editor
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