Following a photo which circulated on local social media of two UNR students holding borgs spelling out the n word, other students held borgs that together spelled out “Breaking Oppression. Raising Ground.”
A “borg” (an acronymym for “blackout rage gallon”) is typically a DIY alcoholic cocktail popular among college students, made in a half-gallon water jug with a mix of vodka, water, electrolyte powder, and flavor enhancer.
UNR officials said an investigation had been initiated, with many students calling for the two students to be expelled.
“In response to recent events and images that have caused much harm around campus, we chose to reclaim the idea of “borgs” and redefine what they stand for. At the University of Nevada, Reno, every student deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued regardless of their race, ethnicity, background, or identity,” the group who asked us to share this photo indicated…