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Ky. poli sci prof retiring after slavery remark to students

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A longtime Murray State University professor has decided to retire after referring to slavery while making a point about tardiness to two black students last semester, the school said Friday.

Political science professor Mark Wattier has filed his retirement application with the state, with an effective date of March 1, university spokeswoman Catherine Sivills said.

One of the students filed a complaint with the university, and Wattier was suspended without pay.

His career spanned 30 years at the school in Kentucky's southwest corner, including time as Faculty Senate president....
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