SGA president posts derogatory tweets

UPDATE: 

Student Government Association president Malachi Randolph will resign, SGA said today.

“Due to the insensitive tweets posted recently I will be resigning my position of SGA president,” he said. “I do this to enable the current slate to continue with their work without distractions."

Chloe Anagnos, SGA vice president, will succeed Randolph, according to the SGA bylaws.

EARLIER:

Student Government Association president Malachi Randolph responded Tuesday night to racially insensitive comments posted on his Twitter account.

Three tweets posted around noon Tuesday featured derogatory comments about Chinese people.

Randolph issued a statement in an email confirming he was responsible for the tweets.

“Today, I made insensitive comments through a social media account. I understand my words were hurtful. My actions in no way reflect the Student Government Association, and I vow to use better judgment in the future,” he said.

The SGA executive board released a statement regarding Randolph’s actions.

“The Student Government Association was disappointed to learn of the comments made by our president earlier today. The Executive Board prides itself on the diversity of its board and the coalition of voters that trusted in our ability to serve. President Malachi Randolph has worked tirelessly to build relationships with diverse groups from all over campus. We are working to ensure our executive slate is sensitive to all groups and the constituents we serve,” the board said in an email.

The tweets were removed later in the day followed by a tweet saying, “At this point, what I need is support. From God. From friends. I make so many mistakes, but God is merciful.”

NewsLink Indiana contributed to this story.