TN university prez apologizes for racist home decor

Randy Lowry, President of Lipscomb University, a private Christian college in Nashville TN, has made a fulsome public apology after decorations in his home were deemed racist by a handful of snowflakes. Mr Lowry had been hosting some black students in his home, and had decorated his house with centerpieces featuring... wait for it... stalks of cotton.

In an e-mail sent to the school Friday and posted on Facebook, Mr Lowry wrote, "The content of the centerpieces was offensive, and I could have handled the situation with more sensitivity. I sincerely apologize for the discomfort, anger or disappointment we caused and solicit your forgiveness." He ended the e-mail by saying he welcomes the opportunity to "continue this conversation." Well, at least he didn't use the phrase "teachable moment"!