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Ole Miss Probes Student's 'Deeply Troubling' Ring Footage
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Key Points:
- A 13-second Ring doorbell video recorded by University of Mississippi freshman Jakiyra Metcalf shows three white women making ape-like noises and gestures toward an apartment shared by Black students, sparking widespread attention and outrage.
- The video, which went viral on social media with millions of views, reportedly features women living upstairs from Metcalf, a Black student involved in the incident.
- Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Shawnboda Mead announced an official investigation into the matter by campus offices responsible for conduct and equal opportunity, condemning the behavior as "deeply troubling" and "unacceptable."
- Mead cautioned against misinformation circulating online, noting that at least one student had been wrongly identified in connection with the incident, and emphasized that any disciplinary actions will remain confidential due to privacy rules.
- A parent of one of the Black students affected has called on the university to publicly outline how it will ensure accountability in response to the incident.
