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Lawmaker Steps in After UNT Student Faced Backlash for Opposing Celebration of …
Separately, an allegation has emerged that university teaching assistants laughed about the assassination.
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University of North Texas Class Sparks Outrage Over Reactions to Shooting Incident
A recent incident at the University of North Texas has ignited controversy after a video surfaced showing students reacting to news of a shooting. The footage, uploaded by user "marycatherine_0," captures a student expressing strong disapproval of her classmates who appeared to be cheering about the victim. "Why are we cheering for someone getting shot?" the student is heard asking, her voice filled with emotion. "Like no matter what political beliefs we are, we should not be cheering that someone got shot. He has a family." The video also features another voice suggesting the shooter was a "transgender person," adding another layer to the already tense discussion. The student filming reiterated her stance, stating, "You should not be cheering that someone got shot." The incident has prompted discussions online about empathy, political polarization, and appropriate conduct within academic settings. The university has not yet released a statement regarding the classroom event.
