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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - Students on the campus of Southeast Missouri State are expressing support for University President Dr. Carlos Vargas after he issued an apology for drinking from a beer bong during a recent tailgating event at a football game in Carbondale, IL. The video was shared on the Twitter feed of @barstoolSEMO.
“I think the student body is proud of him,” said SEMO student Marcus Lee.
The incident prompted an apology from Vargas. He stated beer bongs are associated with excessive and binge drinking which he does not condone. Vargas went on to promise he would not do that again.
Some students believe Vargas did not need to apologize. They say he enjoys interacting with students in a way some find inspiring.
“He is very interactive with the students, whether it’s having fun with the students or educationally,” said SEMO student Aja Richardson. “I think he’s a great president.”
Statement from President Vargas
Statement from the President of SEMO’s Board of Regents: