Penn State sorority sisters denigrate Mexicans in party photo
By Moni Basu, CNN
(CNN) - Penn State has had its share of controversy for a while, but this week it is getting some more unwanted attention.
The university's Chi Omega sorority chapter is under investigation after a photo with Mexican stereotypes surfaced on a social media site.
It shows a group of sorority members dressed in ponchos and sombreros and wearing fake mustaches. One woman holds a sign that says: "Will mow lawn for weed + beer." Another sign says: "I don't cut grass. I smoke it."
The photograph was taken at a Mexican-themed party around Halloween, according to the independent college blog, Onward State. It was posted last week on Tumblr.
The university's Panhellenic Council said it had received concerns about the photo and that the council does not condone derogatory behavior from members.
"The Penn State Panhellenic Council recognizes the offensive nature of the photo and is therefore taking the matter very seriously," the executive board said in a statement.
"We are addressing the situation immediately with the members of the chapter in conjunction with their national headquarters," it said. "Our council and all its members strive to hold ourselves to a high standard and are disappointed by any failure to meet these expectations."
Jessica Riccardi, president of the Chi Omega chapter at Penn State, released an apology to The Daily Collegian newspaper.
“Our chapter of Chi Omega sincerely apologizes for portraying inappropriate and untrue stereotypes," she said. "The picture in question does not support any of Chi Omega’s values or reflect what the organization aspires to be."
The connections to the sorority were discovered through members' names tagged on Facebook, Onward State said. The posts have since been taken down.
Penn State public relations director Lisa Powers said that university officials have had conversations with Chi Omega members and that the women have expressed "deep remorse."
"The students in the photo are within their First Amendment rights to express themselves in this way, although we are certainly appalled that they would display this level of insensitivity and lack of judgment," Powers said.
"Because the right of free expression is guaranteed under the Constitution - for both behaviors we disagree with or for those that we support - we are approaching this as a teachable moment to engage this group of young women in discussions about their actions and to further educate them about diversity issues," she said.
Powers said the national leadership of Chi Omega will have to decide if disciplinary action is warranted.
A statement from Chi Omega headquarters said, "Personal degradation has no place in our organization, even if such behavior is meant facetiously or in jest. The Chi Omega national organization is taking this situation very seriously and is being thoughtful and deliberate regarding any sanctions or educational directives for the chapter."
At least one student at Penn State demanded a direct apology from Chi Omega to all Latinos.
"This is not a joke. This is our culture," said Ariel Coronel, president of the Penn State Latino Caucus.
She was shocked when she first saw the photo and said the signs the women were holding were especially offensive.
"There's a huge drug war going on in Mexico and you have a sign that says, 'We will mow lawns for weed and beer,' " Coronel said. "It's wrong on so many levels. How can you think this is OK?"
The reactions to the incident varied on Twitter. Here are two:
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[tweet https://twitter.com/gaw150/status/275984200925052929%5D
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When I was a youngster they told us over and over..."Sticks and stones"..you know the rest. What the hell happened to the people in this country. This country has been pussified by people who believe everyone else is responsible for someone elses happiness. Again, no one can make anyone else feel inferior without that persons consent. A whole lot of people are giving consent to let this prank affect them.
Hey, at least they weren't in the showers with minors.
no stereotypes on Halloween people. you can only dress up as people of your race. no drinking margaritas on cinco de mayo either. cover the ground with eggshells and tread lightly, America!
muhahahahahah this is funny and pretty much true
I like to see what would happen if these young ladies were painted black and were wearing chains and had signs that said "I don't pick cotton, I just wear it" The NAACP would have a field day on this sorority. You would have Rev. Jesse and Rev. Al and all the Reverends putting pressure on these young ladies. Were are the Latin groups standing up to this nonsense.
did you not read the signs in the picture ???? they are to busy smoking weed to protest!!!!
Let the people who run the sorority at the national level handle it. This sort of publicity does not reflect well on the sorority - I think it likely this branch will be given a warning, if not outright suspension. I think that is an appropriate punishment for advertising their intolerance.
I agree Edwin. Unfortunately when a member or small group of people who belong to an organization do something wrong or insensitive the entire organization gets shoved into public's cross-hairs. Remember the US Marine Corps "urinating on dead enemies incident?" It was a small group that did it, but the whole Marine Corps got swarmed on for it. The difference between that event and this one is that the organization will recover from this much faster than the individuals that committed the offense.
are some of the girls advertizing that they would enjoy a Dirty Sanchez ???????
One would expect the in-flux of "white hate" comments after viewing such an image. My only question is, are white people the only one's with hate in their hearts? Because that is how this thread (and all of society) have made them out to be. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I daresay I see at least two girls of Asian descent in this photo yet I see no comments blasting their culture as hate-infested. FACT: ALL RACES HATE. It doesn't matter what you're descent is; someone within your race has done something racially influenced to intentionally hurt someone from another race. I can't blame many of you for only targeting caucasians since the media has programmed that into your brains; I just pity you for not being able to separate what is reality and what is a part of the media sources' personal agendas.
The majority of news people on tv are white so I doubt there's any secret conspiracy through the media. The roots of racism go further than well all races have the potential to hate one another. The difference is that white Americans have had a history of oppressing those with different skin colors and the after affects are still being felt for those specific racial groups.
That being said, bashing whites or assuming commentators are white is also wrong. Ignorance is to blame and I think this should be a teaching moment for these girls.
Your all missing the point, the drive by news media needed them to confirm that there are white latino's so they paid them to have a white latino party. Grow up people the country is crashing down around us and you whine about a photo of some kids at a party.
Do you think the school would find it offensive if they said they were having a 'Republican' themed party and wore swastika arm bands ..... not a chance. I am offended every day I see the president who lied and demonized his way back in to office. Should he not be president because I am offended? NO. If you are alive you have to expect to be offended and deal with it. The problem are the hypocrites who spew hate speech but are the first to play victim when responded too.
First... Yes, if an national organization held a republican themed party and wore swastikas (in jest) I would be offended. Its inappropriate and untrue. Not all republicans are racists or believe in white separatism. Second... President Obama didn't need to demonize any republicans. They pretty must stuffed that foot down their own throats. Yes lies were spread by both sides during the race, but if you look at the actual transcripts, quotes, voting records, etc. You'd see exactly why a majority of our Nation voted the President another four years.
Colorado Dad you must not have been paying attention. Don't worry millions of others were not either, that is why they voted for who the media told them too. Can you imagine Mitt Romney accusing Obama of murder and have the media not howled every day over it. Would that not have lead every interview with that question. Could Mitt Romney go 6 months without a press conference as president. If you are honest you will realize that the media manipulated millions of Americans and allowed the president to define Romney as something he is not.
I would be offended if I saw a college organization representing Nazi ideals. I think most people agree that is pretty offensive – especially when tied to a political party.
Additionally – If you offend me, I'll make sure its known to you. Deal with it 🙂
Id let them smoke meeeee!
You have got to be kidding...that photo was funny! I guess if you're guilty or know of those who are, you might take offense...too bad for you..........
Offending a cultural group isn't funny. How does not thinking this funny make me guilty? Guilty of what?
Wah! They hurt my feelings!
Get over it, babies.
I think there is often a fine line between the disrespectful and funny. I have friends that get dressed up for say Cinco de Mayo – however they don't carry around disrespectful signs or say insulting/derogatory things about Mexicans. Having a "fiesta" and serving Mexican food and even wearing sombreros is not offensive – its offensive when you have posters saying what theirs did. This photo also arises at a time when tensions are high about immigration laws and really how we treat those that are different than us. I don't think that these girls meant to cause harm to the Latino and specifically the Mexican community but that doesn't excuse ignorance in a country which is supposed to be open to cultural differences. This is supposed to be a country of great minds and an educated population – why don't we act that way? College is supposed to be a time where you think outside of yourself, where you are from, what is comfortable and learn about the world, I hope these girls take the opportunity to do that. Asides: Cultural happenings are news – please note the tabs at the topic which will take one to various new topics. If you choose to not think this is new, why did you read the article and take the time to comment? Additionally – calling someone out for inappropriate and racists comments/actions doesn't mean they are true, it means we have worked hard to correct misconceptions and clearly need to continue this work.
"harm to the Latino and specifically the Mexican community".... forget the latino/mexican community...if you're not American...who cares....and, no, you can't be both..you're either with us or not...and that is the REAL problem in America...there would be no sensitivity issues if we only were concerned about those who view themselves as Americans... The hyphenated society is a complete failure.........
John – First, how can you forget a group of people which is requested to identify itself? Second, isn't that the unique part of being American – that your family came from somewhere and made a place here, that they didn't forget where they came from?
People do care and apparently you cared enough to comment about it as well. You can be American and still value your culture, it doesn't have to be one or the other. There would also be no "sensitivity issues" if people didn't think this was acceptable behavior. Ethnic/racial minorities have and continue to be oppressed.
Additionally, sentences and complete thoughts are much easier to understand.
I think George Bush put them up to this, it happened during his term!
Bill Clinton is hidden in this photo. Can you find him?
unfortunate that the school deems this as a teachable moment due to it being insulting to hispanics..had these students all wore "black-face" I am sure the social reaction would be much, much greater. With most likely evey person in the picture removed from the school.
both are disgusting.
This is a perfect example of the kind of thing that can haunt you at future job interviews. In the information age, you've got to be smart enough that when the camera comes out, or people start posing for a picture, you step out of the room. Then, when they are done taking pictures, you come back into the room to continue the party.
The days of presuming you have any privacy at a public event are long over people.
Are you kidding???? You don't even have privacy at a PRIVATE event!!!! Just ask Prince Harry ..... or Princess Kate ..... or Mitt Romney!!!!
Is it offensive? It can be to some and others would laugh at it or not care at all. My thing is the level of consequence should be the same be it one person who's doing it or a group. I say disband the chapter have the girls apply to other sororities. Some of you may think that’s harsh but can anyone out there think of a couple of people that have been suspended from their jobs or lost them all together for making a comment that was racially derogatory? When consequences become equal across the board then maybe we'll begin to ignore the petty stuff and address true discrimination and bigotry.
Thanks for taking the side of reason, Oscar. Too bad this country is wrought with people who are afflicted by white guilt and a knack for manufacturing rage over trivial issues.
college kids having fun....how offensive! A complete outrage!
fun and bigotry should never be one and the same. The signs are what make it inappropriate, not the dress or the party theme.
This is a bit more than just a group of girls doing something stupid. From Chi Omega's perspective, they are a business and they have a group within their business that is mocking an entire culture. Generally that doesn't go over well in companies. If you have been in a greek community for the last 20-30 years you would know that greek groups have been running as mini corporations to protect themselves from lawsuits.
Secondly, this is a school organization, receiving funds and under the schools rules of conduct. This would easily be grounds for disciplinary action as it involves such a large group of students (private party or not). If Chi Omega wants to stay on this campus they would be smart to clean house.
I agree with you on your points and I say disband the chapter, it would set the example.
Bunch of little spoiled rich brats probably taken more ectasy and smoked more weed than most Latinos have ever seen, and they want to use that BS PC thing to justify their rudeness, wow, obviously a lesson learned from the indulgent parents.
Bring those girls to my southside neigborhood in San Antonio.....I don't think they'll be laughing after that.....
there is an entire holiday dedicated to binge drinking and dressing in green. St Patrick's Day...I'm second generation Irish-American. Don't care lighten up it is nothing
Cinco de Mayo???? Oh wait ..... that's not even REALLY a holiday. Never mind.
There is a Latino girl in the picture for sobbing out loud. Get over it touchy feely libby losers.
I pretty sure you wrong wingers were the big losers, having no respect for others is one of the reasons
So, only "touchy feely libby losers" care about insulting people? Interesting perspective you have. Weird, but interesting. Empathy is one of those human traits that are possibly alien to you, but that vast majority of people in the 21st century Western world understand why the photo is offensive even if you don't. Mocking other cultures is a sign of ignorance and immaturity. Whether you like it or not, humans are a multicultural species. It's one of our strengths. Ignorance is a weakness.
Just more fake outrage. Fake hurt feelings. Racial outrage is just a tool one group uses to gain political power over another.
What they did is just plain stupid. You would expect them to have some brains at that point of their lives.
The fact that Racism is alive and well should surprise no one. This is an affluent school, and clearly old traditions die hard when you have money....
Anybody want to bet that the losers crying about this ordeal have no problem watching the racial humor delivered by Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, or Carlos Mencia. Sorry, I forgot. They aren't white and masquerade as "comedians."
You mean ACTUAL stand up comics? Bad analogy.
Learn from it. There's a lesson in everything. This one is in regard to diversity. We sometimes, as a majority, ignore the sentiments of the minorities. This is just another Call to Consciousness.
Why should they get in trouble? For having fun in college, then all of us should be in trouble. They obviously weren't drunk, they were just having fun. They didn't cause a fight and it was a private party. I'm Mexican and not offended at all.
[Sarcasm Mode On] Free speech is a guaranteed 1st amendment right, but only if it it offends absolutely no one at all. [End Sarcasm Mode]
The first amendment (or any of the amendments) is about the government's power on the people. The govt. has done nothing to the girls – citation, fines, or imprisonment. These girls are being grilled by the public opinion and as such, completely irrelevant to 1st amendment.
Have you not taken basic civics class in grade school?
@jt88, EXACTLY on point!
Awesome! That it offends makes it even better.
Good job girls!
Says the failure troll who does the same thing on message boards every night. Good luck with that whole being a failure in life thing. Seriously, good luck.
LMAO you have never seen me post any such thing any other time. What a loser you must be.
Enjoy knowing I will always be more successful than you.
loser...have a sense of humor. they are in college, thats what you do in college
Pure trash. We'd be better off deporting this group of filth to Mexico, if they'll take them.
All I have to say is who cares? They sell these outfits for Halloween everywhere plus outfits that make fun of blacks, whites and lots of origins. Freedom of speech for one. There is no hate crime here either. Would this be any different if this was another group besides a sorority (which people stereotype as well). Everyone is stereotyped and makes it worse by calling people out for it. The president of the Latino organization can take a chill pill. I'm sure she has said a thing or two before this about greeks, athletes, and so on. And it will be sad if Chi Omega's national headquarters takes more than a day to have to "figure out what to do." Again freedom of speech, and it's college...they'll learn when they get into the real world.
First they should be expelled immediately. Second they should (and probably will be) prosecuted for hate crimes by the US Attorney General AND they should face civil lawsuits by every Mexican National. After all they have money so civil suites could prove quite profitable in redressing the damage they caused to Mexican National self-esteem.
You are beyond worthless.
That must mean Claudius is worth a lot. Nice logic dangle. Keep up the good work.
Dumbest thing I have ever read. Just a stupid post.
so if they were at a "toga" party, would the Greeks/Italians be offended? you people suck and i REALLY hope the world ends in 2 weeks. cause we are doomed as a society...
I don't recall anyone holding up signs insulting to Greeks or Italians at toga parties. If the world ends, it will be better off for not having to bear the burden of 1diots like you.
But you're missing the point. See, the ONLY time these insensitive louts dress up as Romans is when they are engaged in debauchery. You never see them in togas when they're out doing good works. So, obviously they equate Italians with debauchery decadence, but not with altruistic behaviors. The Italians are owed an apology by every Toga party attendee in history that did not wear togas for any events other than parties. I'm personally sick over the whole situation.
Stereotypes are insensitive by nature and design. At what point, however, do we say there's a problem? As an Italian-American, I've been to plenty of parties where people were dressed up as mob figures (pinstriped suites, sunglasses, fedoras, and machine-guns). Is THAT insulting? It should be. Do any Italian-Americans that I know lose their minds over it??? No. How about drunk leprechans? or Indian Chiefs? or "Hornee Priests or Rabbis? "Naughty Nuns? All are stereotypes.
So my question remains ... at what point do we disallow stereotyped costumes???
ITS NOT THE COSTUMES OR THE PARTY THEME!! I'm seriously concerned about the level of intelligence of my fellow Americans. If you are incapable of distinguishing the offensive from the non-offensive in this picture then we might as well throw in the towel. Ever watch Idocracy?
As long as no Americans dress up in plaid, wear beaver skin hats, and mock us Canadians. That would be going too far. And you know what happens when you push a Canadian too far? NO? Darn, I was hoping you would tell me. Never mind.
I have a beef enchilada for all those girls.
Anyone else notice all the faces are pasty white? Wonder how these young women would feel if a fraternity portrayed women as subservient to men in some way...say with dog collars or somesuch horrendous nonsense. And for all you white men whining that we've become too politically correct...wonder how you would all feel if you were portrayed as a bunch of backward thinking idiots (Neandertals, perhaps?).
All Honor Graduates from the Jerry Sandusky School of Social Awareness and Insight
right?!
haha! Clever. 🙂
What's the deal with the Oriental Girl on the left??? Oh nevermind.... she setup the camera!!
Good one. Pick on Asians because they are hands down more capable than you in every facet of life, especially in terms of career aspirations. It just shows your lack of self esteem. I'm going to go out on a limb and assume you didn't go to a university. You're sentence structure strikes me as community college level, but then again you are probably a drop out.
Aren't you a snobby jerk. Incidentally, its your not you're. You must have gone to community college.
@dangle13x: "You're sentence structure strikes me as community college level, but then again you are probably a drop out."
Really? I'm not a grammar prof but if YOU'RE going to troll, or whine as the case may be, at least get it right 😉
I think George Bush put them up to this, it happened during his term!
The fact that you wrote "you're" instead of "your" while gauging intelligence via sentence structure is fantastic. "You're" education was clearly far superior.
If all the girls at Chi Omega were laid end to end, I wouldn't be surprised.
I volunteer to lay each one of these chicks. No problemo senor!
They're just having some good old fashioned fun. Yeah, they are totally portraying a stereotype. So what. Grow some thicker skin and prove them wrong.
Why they think that all hispanics are mexicans? Ignorant ! I am latina, because I am from Argentina.!!! Do you know where Argentina is ? or Why Americans travel to my country so often ? or why Americans take some college classes over there?
Poor little thing !
Thank God CNN is on the constant hunt for anything racial. Next, CNN will point out all the black comedians that make fun of the stereotypical white nerd. (Or not, since no one is offended when white people are the target, because they get that it is just a JOKE!!) We will never be equal until everyone can laugh at themselves once in awhile. As someone married to an educated hispanic, I can tell you she would think this is lame college humor that is not offensive in any way. Keep up the good work, CNN!
Pretty insensitive, but I've slept with enough sorority girls to forgive everyone of them.
On behalf of all Canadians next party everyone can wear a togue and a plaid jacket and we would be honoured (Canadian spelling) to be thought of.
Don't know about plaid, but I DO promise to have Molson served at MY next party! 😀
Here's the thing... Everything is offensive to someone. No matter what you say, or what you do, there is no way to not step on someone's toes. The question is are you going to let it be a bigger issue than it should be. If you can honestly look me in the eye and tell me that this random party picture is the catalyst for a new wave anti-Hispanic sentiment across the country I might be willing to hear you out. At this point however, I honestly don't think this is the case. Keep calm and stop making mountains out of molehills.
This is higher education? Try mocking some Jews, or if you feel up to it, Muslims. I hear they're hysterical! Very sad.
Why not, if it's good for a laugh. They can mock me. I don't care.
Religions and countries are tow very very different things. Go ahead and mock Canadians or the Irish in this way and see how large the furor is. Spoiler Alert: there won't be any.
People make plenty of fun of the white folks. Hell, everything these days is the fault of "old white men." It's highly fashionable.
And once again, BooHoo, we've hurt someone's feelings, please say "I'm sorry" pack of whiney Americans we have become.
G.A.B. said..."And once again, BooHoo, we've hurt someone's feelings, please say "I'm sorry" pack of whiney Americans we have become." My role model in life was my piano teacher, whom I never heard say an unkind word about anyone. She always found something to praise before she tole me what I had done wrong. When did we Americans decide that being kind was "political correctness?" I've tried to raise my children to that standard...simply to be kind. I personally think Penn State is handling this correctly, as a teachable moment...something their parents should have done.
G.A.B. is just bitter because Obama won and the white trash loser has nothing else to argue about.
I don't get it. I don't see a single Mexican looking person in the photo. It appears to me that the people looking at the photo are the stereotypical ones. Can't folks wear sumbraro's and poncho's and not be called a Mexican? And everybody smokes pot in college, don't they?
If there was a hispanic sister, do you think they would have had this party? In case you aren't sure, the answer is no. This type of thing happens a lot but that doesn't mean it isn't wrong.
of course they would...you know nothing about college
No, they don't. I've got an undergraduate degree and a master's degree from an accredited university and never once lit up.
Those who are saying this is offensive need to get off of their political correct perches. The political correct are the problem. These young women are just having a nice time in a safe and fun way. Kudos to them for doing so. If the photo had all of them dressed normal and smoking a joint the political correct crowd wouldn't have said anything and probably would be wanting to join in.
Well since they are only trying to have fun I guess its all right. ??
Ay Caramba!
Reminds me of in college, going to Matamoros, Mexico and buying a sombrero, poncho, chicklets, and lots of beer while partying at the local bars with the Mexicans. Wow! These girls wore all of the stuff they purchased (probably form Mexico) and put up two signs (Cheech and Chong esque) and the world is going to end! Grow up! As a 40 year old, I long for the WW2 generation (my grandpas) when you didn't cry about everything that wasn't 100% PC and took life a little less seriously.
Talk about being blown out of proportion.
Nothing wrong with the picture, in fact is there even anything incorrect in the photo? CNN loves to help everyone feel like the victim. If whites are so bad, maybe we should have a little cowboy and indian fun. Whites will be the cowboys and the rest of you can be indians. Any special place you would like your reservation???
What the media really loves to do is pile on. Penn State's been a punching bag lately. This is just another opportunity to beat on PSU. Tsk, Tsk, you bad and insensitive university, you are below the high morals of CNN.
Am I the only one that stereotypes frat females (or males) as sheltered, materialistic, idiotic, self centered , venereal disease having, lack of taste racists?
VD can be cured. Everything else is mom and step-dad's fault.
That's a stereotype?? Who knew??!!
Although you are great at stereotyping, I will still save you a janitorial job at my factory once i graduate. You can thank me later. Political Correctness has gone too far these days, no such thing as tough skin. If this country goes down the drain, you Political Correct folks are going to be the first ones to hit the sewage. A trip back to the wild west days should weed you sissys out.
BFD!
Abril...sorry you have to raise two Mexican-American daughters. BTW, you should feel privileged and don't forget that !! And if you feel so ashamed go back to Mexico.
I'm a lawyer and Hispanic living in the USA. I felt embarrassed by the signs portrayed in this picture. It is sad to think that some people may think that Mexicans are a bunch of drunk and weed smokers. What about all the hard workers Hispanics that come to this country to find and provide a better way of life for themselves and their family...
Every one of these chics in the picture is pretty darn hot, even the asian one on the far left. I'd say give them a pass
afterall pretty & dumb walk hand in hand. AND it's Pendophile State their moral compass is a bit out of whack.
I saw a sign that said "Need Help? Call Jesus." So I called the number. The next thing you know, a Mexican guy showed up at my house with a lawn mower.
A Mexican landscaper told me that joke. He thought it was funny. At least one group in this country can still poke fun at themselves.
Is that how your mom and dad concieved you?
it all being taken out of control the kids made a joke when drunk big deal they didnt email this to mexican students it wasnt tagged to a mexcianstudent it was posted on the internet they need to talked and asked not to do it again expulsion is way to harsh a punishment for the group
This sorority should drop these girls. What a bunch of idiots! Penn State doesn't need any more negative press.
Are you really serious? If these girls are punished in any way, then we might as well become a totalitarian state with big brother cameras in every home. Every party in America will have to be registered with the government, or CNN, and monitored for political correctness. The girls had a party... it was private... it was not funded by a corporation selling products.
This article is really a pathetic attempt by CNN to cause an uproar when there is none. There was probably one person who was "outraged" and it became headline. Do your job better CNN.
Actually, day one in greek life you learn that a group of 3 or more is a sorority function and actions are representative of the organization legally. Nationals will probably come in after this media attention and clean house dropping whomever the social chair is. Best thing that will ever happen to that girl. This was a tasteless party.
The photo would've been funnier, if it had some tequila, guns, and beheadings!
Being a top party school, Penn State needs to punish people for having terribly simple party theme ideas.
Thanks to PSU's extensive network, from now on, all bad party ideas will make the front page of the national news.
Personally I'm offended that there isn't a link for white people at the top of the page. There's Rosa Parks, Abused minority Housekeeping staff, Gays and Lesbians and a link to a page exclusively covering Black in America stories. Does it occur to anyone that in America the "majority" bends so far backwards to cater to the "minority" that their own concerns, culture and opinions go unaddressed?
Sooooooo tired of privileged folks like you trying to be clever. There are no special pages for white men because every other page that isn't a "special page" is devoted to white men. It's like the college boy who whined about there being no "Men's Studies." Wrong. "Men's Studies" is called "History."
And what would those "white issues" be, exactly? The under-representation of mayonnaise and macaroni and cheese in school lunches? That Anderson Cooper isn't white enough?
White people don't have problems. Our lives are perfect compared to the minorities in America.
::removing tongue from cheek now::
BTW, I've felt for a long time that the minorities in America are only minorities in number and nothing else. What they lack in numbers they more than make up for in other ways – like being grossly overabundant per capita in our penal system. They hold a tremendous amount of power in this country. All they have to do is complain and, like you said, everyone else breaks their backs to cater to their whims. Like when the wheelchair-bound people sued Chipotle Grill for having counters too high for them to see over. Yeah, like that. Special needs, indeed!
White people have the burden of expectations. We're expected to educate our children, expected to pay taxes, expected to be ashamed of handouts and expected to pity everyone else.
you do know that being in the majority means society in general is geared toward you. You don't need a white in America page, 98% of ALL news/media is white in America without the need to call it so. Now, in another 50 or so years, yes i'll agree with you. But as of now, everything is in your image and in your favor. Hence, the need to have minority specific outlets.
If you mean white people are the majority, then you are going to have a rude awakening, because that status is steadily dwindling. And what are your concerns for your so called majority that is being overlooked? Im sure what ever your concern is, will most likely be a concern to all united states citizens, not just your majority.
I've stopped expecting sorority / frat members to behave like human beings. Their behavior is so often subhuman and unbelievably dimwitted that I've started categorizing them somewhere between guinea pigs and parakeets. Of course, they don't have the "The dumb brute honestly did not know any better" excuse that rodents and less intelligent birds have, and punishments should reflect this, but seriously...who takes these brats seriously anymore?
College is the time for kids to behave badly. It's bad enough that they are most likely pursuing a degree they're going to regret having while they spend the rest of their lives paying it off working at a job they hate.
Let them have their fun. Their life sucks enough without making their education all work and no play. They have the rest of their lives to be miserable.
I wonder if any real Mexicans were invited to this Mexican theme party. That would open up a whole new can of worms if none were there. And if some were in that picture, how did they feel about this or preceive it?
Seriously, I am hispanic and thought it was hilarious. Political correctness has now become an oppressive bunch of BS. You can't do anything without offending someone. What a bunch of whiny babies. Usually it is some special interest group looking to drive their own agenda and interests that make a bid deal out of a whole lot of nothing. Long live Cheech and Chong!
So if you were the only hispanic or Mexican in the photo YOU would be cool with that? Nice self respect man. Looks like someone wants to be whiiiiite. ha.
You'll get there someday. I believe in your brown blood!
Completely agree with you Stephen, I'm Hispanic and my wife's from mexico and we both find the picture funny as SH##. Society is getting way to up tight, and sometimes a funny picture is just a picture and people just need to lighten up. "A note to all the girls in the picture" enjoy college and when you have to settle down and live life, don't get uptight when your kids do something stupid. After all we have all been their sometime in our lives.
Well said.
Either way, it's not EVEN funny. Really, it not ironic or cleaver or cute. If I had at least chuckled I would have given them a little slide. But this is just weak on all levels. I feel sorry for the asian girls. If both of those girls were not there, it easily could have been the girls in chinese dresses with signs saying "me love you long time for chop sticks."?
Amen brother, you got most of it right, ecept the part about mocking the Asian students, I would not enjoy that either. Hopefully the kids in the picture don't feel too bad about it, it was domb , but that's all..
No, no, no! You got it wrong. It's "Me ruv you rong time – twenty dahrah!"
[In keeping with my 1st Amendment Right to Freedom of Speech, I expect this to be taken down.]
Why don't they just shut down that hell-hole of a school if all they can do is support child abusers and teach bigotry? Disgusting.
I agree. Unfortunately, money can buy just about anything.
I agree that they support the child abusers but the bigotry was already there, Dan, probably for generations. It's everywhere. This is America.
I saw someone post that the people mentioned in the article are being treated as second class citizens. I have come to the conclusion that ALL of US in some form are second class citizens, period. We are all made different and so yes we are all different. We are literally PC'ing ourselves out of ourselves!
Although personally I think this is funny and not a big deal, at the same time these girls are representing a national organization. This photo would have been fine if it did not have those signs displayed.
But if Carlos Mencia makes the exact same joke is perfectly ok.
Carlos Mencia is from Honduras.
So he is Honduran... what is your point?
Sad but true...
Carolos Mencia sucks
Stereotypes have to be true in order to make an entire group of people feel so much shame and anger.
What kind of weak culture is so vulnerable to every little parody and slight?
The weakness of character is in the tomfoolery not the ridiculed. Lack of awareness, respect, humility and dignity is more profound than an adverse reaction from a Nationality. This is what we would consider a "Mexican Minstrel" so I'd reconsider your quick dismissal of the empty and self-centered simpletons in this picture have with their sad & petty comedic effort.
Everyone posting on here needs to stop looking at this meaningless drivel and get back to WORK. You are collectively costing America bazillions of dollars in lost productivity. Throw away your stupid ipod phones too, dang it!!!!
And what, pray tell, are you doing on the internet?
Every one of these chics is pretty hot even the asian on the far left! Give them a pass on this; pretty and dumb go hand in hand. AND it's Pendophile State too so their moral compass needs to be calibrated....
These are college students?? They must be the dumbest morons on the planet. WAKE UP MORONS. This is 2012 NOT the segregated south of 70 years ago. These students are the dumbest of the dumb and have no business being in a school of higher education. They should all be EXPELLED with no questions asked..
No, it's the segregated North of today. The North is far more segregated than the South.
There’s nothing more unbecoming and true sign of populace than mocking the help.
Reminds me of the line from Men in Black "No, ma'am. We at the FBI do not have a sense of humor we're aware of. "
Priceless!
I am Mexican and I don't find anything wrong with this picture. Personally I thought that it was actually quite hilarious. People have to stop being so sensitive. Why is it that people nowadays are being punished for expressing freedom of speech? First, the Islamic video on YouTube and now they're punishing these girls. The world has to learn to laugh at themselves once in awhile.
You do not speak for every single Latino in the world, buddy.
I am Mexican too,and I find this photo distasteful,it's not funny at all,it awfully portrays our culture,it's offensive! I hope this morons get expelled!
Im Latino and I think this is funny ,except for the signs this would be a non story.
The girls are cute.
I agree. If you can't laugh at yourself, life is not worth living. In this age of intense "PCness", people need to calm down. Why don't all of these "deeply offended" people get off of their butts and come out publicly against the financial mess we are in or the state of public education in this country???
Muy Comico!
Seriously? Who cares?!? If I were the president of chi omega I wouldnt apologize, how stupid.
I agree with you, even bad humor is still just humor. A Mexican theme party sounds fine, but how did the entire sorority decide this was a good idea?
The many, many rules of PC were not going thought their mind.
Classy.
It's not news, it's CNN.
Shameless pandering of a non-issue, but no coverage of Fast & Furious.
Shows where CNN's priorities are.
yet you took the time to comment on it
My god, you all should be ashamed of yourselves...you are supposed to be adults and you act like you are 4 years old.....sticks and stones? When did we become a nation of thin skinned babies...
When we started letting the minority control every aspect of our society. Soon America will be the land of gays,druggies and the homeless. All because those of us that support the 50% will soon be expected to support the 75+%, we will tire of it eventually.
Come on people... These are college girls doing dumb things. I am first generation kid from Mexican parents and I thought it was kind of funny. If you are going to take this seriously as some kind of threat to Hispanics then you are a moron. College kids do dumb things!
Nick,
Your'e just as ignorant as the those dumb college girls, for thinking that degrading the hispanic community is hilarious and funny. If you had any common sense, those girls were making fun of your heritage and
culture. God, doesn't like ugly and those dingbat's will pay for their
stupidity from the heaven's above.
Wow u are such a pretentious arrogant jerk.
Law student-God May not like ugly, but you have to believe he has a sense of humor, after all I believe I hear him laughing at your comment. LOL
Personally I don't hold these sorority girls fully accountable of there actions, there young, immature and as a result and as evidenced by there actions, not very empathic towards Hispanics and specifically Mexicans. I belief this is the result and expression of anti latino sentiments as a whole, which has been fomented by the community and media and also by the reality that most Hispanics that migrate to the US are of a low socio economic class. These sorority girls are analogous to when small children speak out inprudent comments that reflect there parents view but yet are scolded by them.
beleive*
What happens if you are from Canada? or China? do you think the Mexicans would be OK with it?
For goodness sake Latinos – lighten up – this was just a bit of fun. People are way to politically correct. If someone had a party and everyone dressed up with a blonde wig and spoke with an English accent – I would be the first to laugh – I wouldn't be complaining that I was being disrespected!!!
Oops- typo error – sorry – needed "too" in my comment rather than "to"
Isn't it funny that we have to hurry to self edit our posts so some jerk doesn't get to think he's a genius by pointing out the missing "o"?
Not a big deal. They probably dress like white girls everyday. It's good to eat mexican food. I like it. If I wear a sombrero am I a racist?
You wouldn't be offended because you aren't a minority.
The hell she isn;t.
When you become the minority and have to deal with racism, then you'll have room to talk. Hypothetical situations like the one you mentioned are useless.
Move to Puerto Rico. See how much they make fun of white people. Live there a few years and see how thick-skinned you are after that.
Freaking white people.
TeaPartyPatriots...where American bigotry finds its home. Should we just put them in camps Adolf?
I think nothing of this picture. I am latino and have learned in life not to take anything personally for it is not worth it. These women don't really have nothing better to do with their time.
Seem to me they need new leadership .
I wonder what would happen if It was a White or Latino sorority with black painted faces, bright colored hair dews, grills in their mouths, pants on the floor and lets say holding signs with “Will work for blunts and 40’s”.
Would america just call that bad PC
If these girls wanted to have fun have them go make a girls gone wild video. Let them have fun at their own expense.
Now you're the one being racist.
Google UCSD and "Compton Cookout" to see. I'm hoping the same fate awaits these dolts at PedoStateUniv.
'Tever!
But if Mexicans/Latinos make fun of themselves it's acceptable.
What? Man, there are too many DUMB people.
yea mr. sal let penn state keep going the way they are ( sandusky) sounds familiar . who is the liveral . pleas forgive my spelling never got a chance to go to school . had to smoke drugs and wear my sombrero so that i can moe your lawn.
No big deal eh? This photo is totally offensive, and so disrespectful. Are you telling me that not one of these dumb b**ches realized what they were doing? My wife is Latino. She is 10x the women these girls will ever be. Her work ethic and morals are shocking, and she was raised in a country where you work for what you want, unlike these PSU sorority girls who live off Daddy’s credit card. Unreal, wake up! You better start realizing that this country is and always will be a mixing pot of culture, and you need to learn how to respect it!
Daddy's credit card, eh???
Shut up. You don't know anything about these girls. You think everyone that goes to college or is in a sorority lives off their daddys credit?
Your ignorance is disgusting. And your message is pointless. "my wife is 10x the woman these girls will ever be." DOUBTFUL.
Sororties and Fraternities make it mandatory to maintain a certain GPA or else you're kicked out.
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@tom: Although you are right about the GPA. the insinuation that because of those requirements they ladies are intelligent is obviously false. In fact, several of my friends went on to join sororities and fraternities, even continuing on to get masters & Phd's. And many of these friends are still very clueless about the most simple concepts. Being book smart and being intelligent are VERY distinct and different things. BTW... I have no problem with these ladies dressing and having their 'mexican" party. But they should have been intelligent enough to know that the signs were going overboard and clearly shows their ignorance and bigotry.
wow, it's funny to me that your comment is far more stereotypical and offensive than this photo. Look in the mirror much dbag?
this is no big deal. whoever is complaining is just causing trouble.
we have much bigger more important things to be concerned with! we need to get our welfare state back to work!
What an unbelievably ignorant thing to say! You have no credibility (note spelling), Susan. I on the other hand am trying to bring up my two Mexican-American daughters to understand that they are privileged to have a rich bicultural heritage. People like you make me ashamed of one of those races.
I read a saying somewhere that said "Once you push the Enter Key there's no going back.
Good job girls. be yourself and enjoy life
I agree, should not br in thr news
I second that motion!
Mexican is not a race, it is a nationality and yes, their country is a bit of a mess so we can't make fun of Mexicans based on a stupid stereotype? How about all the French bashing we did not too long ago? Would this be a story if they were all wearing berets and held up signs about not taking showers on a regular basis? Why has this story been on cnn.com for three days?
I'm French and I totally agree with you.
...because the French are not consistently used as scape-goats in our culture. The outrage stems from the fact that this is just one more instance of Mexicans being reminded that they have a second-class status in America.