COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) -
The University of South Carolina community is expressing its support for its counterparts at the University of Virginia in the wake of violence that occurred during demonstrations in Charlottesville Saturday.
Harris Pastides
While bigotry, hatred and racism may never be totally eliminated, we must stand up and be counted in the face of it #Charolettesville
University Student Body President Ross Lordo says he, along with students from 52 other colleges, pledged their support to the historic Virginia university.
Ross Lordo
Today, I joined 52 student body presidents all over country in offering support to the community of @UVA in response to #Charlottesville
"...we are deeply saddened by the events that have occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia. We are united with the students of the University of Virginia, as what affects one of our campuses affects us all. College campuses are spaces that students should be able to call home, not places of violence, hate and racism..." says the statement.