Ole Miss Student Apologizes and Withdraws After Viral Racist Gesture Video
A 13-second video from the University of Mississippi showed three white women making ape-like gestures and noises outside Black students' apartment, sparking backlash and a university investigation. Alaina Kunes, an 18-year-old freshman and granddaughter of Kunes Auto Group owner, identified herself as one of the women, apologized for her actions, and withdrew from the university. She expressed regret, stating she was unaware of the women's race and did not intend harm. The other two women remain unidentified as the investigation continues.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (28/100). Lens Score 43/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 11 Nov, 04:04 am. Other outlets followed.