Utah State University threatened with school shooting over Sarkeesian appearance
An email sent to Utah State University officials threatens to terrorize the school with a deadly shooting over a talk to be delivered by feminist critic and Tropes vs. Women in Video Games creator Anita Sarkeesian.
Sarkeesian is scheduled to speak at USU Oct. 15 for "Common Hour: Anita Sarkeesian." A member of the Center for Women and Gender studies confirmed to Polygon that the email was sent to the center today, but could not offer more information. The school's Twitter account, meanwhile, added that the threat is being investigated with more details "to come soon."
The Standard Examiner obtained a copy of the graphic email that was sent to staff, which promises "the deadliest school shooting in American history" if organizers did not cancel Sarkeesian's talk.
"If you do not cancel her talk, a Montreal Massacre style attack will be carried out against the attendees, as well as students and staff at the nearby Women's Center," the message reads. "I have at my disposal a semi-automatic rifle, multiple pistols, and a collection of pipe bombs."
http://www.polygon.com/2014/10/14/6979071/utah-state-university-anita-sarkeesian-threats
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