Two of several text messages sent on October 7 and October 8, 2016 from a university official to a student who had been unable to pick cotton or hire someone to work in her place.

Two of several text messages sent on October 7 and October 8, 2016 from a university official to a student who had been unable to pick cotton or hire someone to work in her place. The first reads: “Immediately contact the university to resolve your issue related to cotton picking. I don’t want to lose my job because of you. Resolve the issue with cotton picking immediately.” The second reads: “Since you did not send anyone to replace you to pick cotton, you are requested to meet with the provost on Monday.” Because of the threat of expulsion, the student ultimately paid an unemployed person to work in her place.

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