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The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Left to right: University housing coordinator of marketing Brandon Macier, interim Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Lori Stettler, student trustee candidate Naomi Tolbert and Black Male Roundtable President Michael Smith listen to a discussion attendee Monday in the Student Services Building. The group met to discuss concerns and possible solutions regarding the controversial video posted to YouTube on Thursday, which called for the beating and lynching of black students on May 2 during a planned protest against student loan debt. “Today, I believe was the first step toward developing a foundation toward open discussions of social tensions we share on campus,” said Tolbert, a junior from Carbondale studying political science and international studies, “through the voices of a diverse group of students with higher administration.” Stettler said she was disappointed and heartbroken by the video. — April 25, 2016, Carbondale, Ill.