David Garland, Baylor's interim President sent an e-mail today to the entire student body explaining the misunderstanding that revolved around the "noose" as students confessed. His e-mail had greater authority than I can write with, here are a few of his words:

"First, let me say how grateful I am to the students who have come forward and provided important information to Baylor police. It is because of them that I am able to report to you today progress in our investigation.

 

"On Wednesday afternoon, a student met with Baylor police and provided information pertaining to the rope that was found on campus. This student claimed responsibility for the rope and described its origin. The student explained that he had been spending time with a group of friends on Fountain Mall the evening before the election and had discovered a rope he believed to have been from one of the tents used during the university’s homecoming activities. The students thought they could use the rope to create a rope swing. The students tied one end of the rope to a limb of the tree and tied the other end in a loop from which they attempted to swing. Later they abandoned the swing. The students strongly deny that the rope was intended to mimic a noose or to convey a message of any sort."

In order to preserve tolerance among students a unity march will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m., I assume on 5th street or Fountain Mall, the e-mail didn't say.

The e-mail also addressed the other incidents that ocurred outside of Brooks Village and Penland Residence Hall. All is resolved and all races can walk around campus in safety. Hooray for Happy Endings... and for another parade less than two weeks after the nation's largest collegiate Homecoming Parade.