Shocker: Outgoing Finlandia University Football Coach Arrested Today in Marquette County for Aggravated Domestic Violence

Bob Boss – who led a controversial Finlandia University football program – has bonded out this afternoon after being charged in an aggravated domestic violence case in Marquette County

Alleged Aggravated Assault Domestic Violence

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Hancock, MI) – There will be shock tonight across the Copper Country as word spreads of the arrest today of outgoing Finlandia University Football Coach Bob Boss – who was arrested and booked into the Marquette County Jail.
Boss has since been released on bond.

The Finlandia University Football Program has been immersed in controversy over the past few years as allegations of cronyism and racism have followed it existence that has been less than spectacular on the field – although they have built a relatively new stadium.

34-year-old Robert Lawrence Boss was arrested in Marquette County today in connection with an alleged terrible domestic violence incident.

U.P. Breaking News was tipped off about this domestic violence incident – but was asked to hold this story until he was in custody. Kudos to the Marquette County Sheriff’s Department for finally announcing the arrest.

Recently Marquette County joined other U.P. counties in a news black out on Mobile Patrol – that helped people  know when abusers were arrested. U.P. Breaking News has also criticized all U.P. law enforcement for hiding the arrests of prominent people – and most recent hiding the arrests of DV suspects.

The program just announced a new football coach – but failed to tell the public or media about why Boss was being fired.

U.P. Breaking News is working on several domestic violence related stories today including one that led to a meth bust in Sands Township – and a Gwinn man who is wanted for allegedly using a knife to threaten a female during a domestic situation.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Boss
https://www.finlandia.edu/about/directory/user/rboss/

Hatchet smash and grab: Only one of three former Finlandia Athletes gets any real prison time in highly publicized gun heist

Both the gun store and its insurance company will be paid restitution

By Greg Peterson
Upper Peninsula Breaking News
News Director/Co-Owner
906-273-2433

(Marquette, MI) – The final pair of former Finlandia University athletes – turned gun thieves – have been sentenced to federal prison for their part Hancock gun store burglary that involved a smash and grab using a hatchet.

 

Above are details in federal plea agreement

 

When all is said and done, two of the suspects got slaps on the wrist – while one got five years in federal prison.

Alexander Santiago and Juan Carlos Pereyra were indicted on March 15, 2017 for their part in the December 10, 2016 gun thefts from the Northwoods Trading Post in Hancock, MI.
The Northwoods Trading Post is a federally licensed firearms dealer.

Both are 19-years old and from Chicago.

20-year-old Jake Hugall of Fraser, MI – the third burglar who acted as a lookout –  – pleaded guilty earlier this year to state burglary charges and got four months in the Houghton County Jail.

Stolen in Northwoods Trading Post heist

(1) Taurus model PT740 .40 caliber semi-automatic pistol

(2) Glock model 22 .40 caliber semi-automatic pistol

(3) Glock model 23 .40 caliber semi-automatic pistol

All three athletes were banned from campus after their arrest.

The Other Finlandia University Hatchet Job at the same time:

The break-in came at the same time that a brawl between baseball and football players turned into the Finlandia president preemptively getting rid of the black football players – and that brought charges of racism. Ironically the Finlandia President blamed crime on the black football players – when it was players from other teams

U.P. Breaking News did several stories and editorials explaining the depth of racism on campus – and apparent crime among athletes who were treated special – until they weren’t.

Santiago was on the Finlandia Baseball team.

Pereyra had been on the Finlandia soccer team.

Hugall was a basketball standout who first made it to U.P. sports pages during high school tournaments.

Last week, Santiago was sentenced to five years (60 months) in federal prison by U.S. District Court Judge Janet T. Neff.

Santiago and Pereyra pleaded guilty to theft and aiding and abetting theft from a federal firearms licensee – and the second charge was dismissed. There is no parole in federal prison.

However, Judge Neff sentenced Pereyra to only 30 days in federal prison followed by three years supervised release. A slap on the hand considering could have received 10 years – and his cohort got 5 years.

When Santiago finishes his 5 years – he will be released on three years supervised release.

Santiago and Pereyra were ordered to pay over $8,200 in restitution – $3,897 to the Northwoods Trading Post plus to the gun dealers insurance company – $4,338 to Gibson and Associates Professional Claims Management, Inc. In St. Louis, Missouri.

Prior to their plea agreements, the gun thieves were indicted on numerous felonies including theft and aiding and abetting theft from a federal firearms licensee, conspiracy to steal firearms from a federal firearms licensee.

Santiago, Pereyra, and Hugall “left the Finlandia Hall dormitory at Finlandia University and went to the Northwoods Trading Post,” the indictments states.

“Santiago broke the front door glass” with a hatchet. Finlandia student “waited outside as a lookout” while the other two entered the store,” the indictment states. Santiago “broke the glass of a display case containing handguns” with the hatchet and stole the weapons.

The federal case was prosecuted by Asst. U.S. Attorney Paul D. Lochner.

U.P. Breaking News Editorial and Update on “The Finlandia Seven” – as top ELCA bishop and Finlandia trustees hide: Their actions (inaction) will guarantee an NAACP Probe – and the calls for resignations will reach further up the food chain than the president’s office

Its sounds like when cops can’t get a witness – nobody is sayin’ nuttin’

 

Let’s get bottom line on “The Finlandia Seven,” Racism at the university, the inaction of leaders – plus “Dean Wormer” and his preemptive strike on black athletes

Am I being smited or smoted by my ELCA friends? Wasn’t me at the helm folks

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News Editorial and “The Finlandia Seven” Update
Owner, News Director – 1-906-273-2433

(Hancock, MI) – An NAACP probe of Finlandia University is definitely in the offing because the board of trustees and the faith university’s top bishop have remained quiet.

Let’s face it – for decades U.P. colleges and universities have been using blacks for their athletic prowess – and most African Americans in the U.P. are connected to “higher learning” sports programs or prisons.

That is 100-percent true – it can not be denied. Plus put aside an NAACP probe – would it lead to a NCAA probe or by someone who wants justice and can oversee sports at the U.P. colleges.

Humbly Present Da Finlandia Bosses Names

URGENT LEAKED WOW U.P. Breaking News Bulletin 12-21-16 10:10 p.m.
We got da list – da Bosses at Finlandia University thanks to a source – atonement is called for it seems.
Just as U.P. Breaking News thought the trustee list at Finlandia University was some kind of national secret – one of our many sources leaked the list. Spent a long time looking online for it. To all the trustees, please be by your phone or call me. Please.

It’s not that the higher-learning folks have not tried to appeal to all people (weak effort by they tout it) – and few out-of-town college-bound kids really want to be in the U.P. during the winter. (Yes, I have even heard racial jokes connected to those facts).

For 15 years, I volunteered and did positive interfaith environmental protection efforts – using articles and videos. One of my biggest supporters was the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). But now they do not return calls. Maybe because they blame me for the antics of the Finlandia University President Phillip Johnson.

It was this president of Finlandia University has created a scandal after expelling a pile of black football players – five on a preemptive strike.

Johnson reminded me of the guy “Dean Vernon Wormer” in the John Belusi movie “Animal House.” The Finlandia Seven and others were apparently on some kind of “double-secret probation.”

Now – what called all this – those are the tough and murky questions

Some say rough basketball and racial slurs – by all sides – in the heat of a pick-up basketball game.

Remember – these were football players and baseball players in a basketball game – often called a “pick-up game”

Black and white players – heck all athletes – apparently know that sometimes the talk gets pretty rugged during a game. That’s what I have been told. Sometimes, apparently, things go a bit far. Some athletes called it “trash talking” (that’s being polite).
The anger led to an injured baseball player – not even the real target. I have heard conflicting stories on who did what – actual fighting – swinging but not connecting – and more.

**I have yet for anyone to tell me exactly what angered some the black athletes. Only it was the result of events during that basketball game. But something set them off.

Now, according to a source who is black, some of the black football players were troublemakers but at least three if not more were unfairly expelled by an ungrateful university and thrown into an arriving severe winter storm with only 50 bucks and one night in local motel.

“There is racism at Finlandia,” said our source.

Our source specifically defended three three athletes from Saginaw, MI – although one he said it was harder to defender one of the three. Still, the preemptive strike by “Dean Wormer” just don’t pass ye ole smell test.

Our source said some of the African American football players brutally attacked a white baseball player at an off campus party – who was not the intended target. Some may or may not have landed actual blows – and that’s conflicting for all the athletes involved. That brave baseball player received severe facial injuries as two other teammates were able to find safety in a vehicle.
“He sacrificed himself,” our source said – adding he was trying to be fair because he also knows for a fact lots of racial comments and racism exists at Finlandia.

This could have been handled in a professional way by acting and helping – instead of – not reacting and hiding. I mean don’t they teach that in “I’m gonna be a college president’ school.

Now, the ELCA top bishop has said she wants her church members – many of whom do no believe they are racist – to have a self introspection. Even if you think you are not racist – you may act like a racist either unintentionally – or intentionally.

Some U.P. folks just have met few blacks in the U.P.

U.P. Breaking News has heard from numerous people who claim that President Johnson lost the confidence of the most of the staff long before this racist incident – except for a hench-person or two. This because of Johnson’s abrasive unfair style – while always smiling to trustees and ELCA officials.

Now the rub. In addition to this, the university has remained mum by buying off local media who still not reporting the entitre4 story.

Also – where are the TRUSTEES? (send me link to their names please, send link do not say where) – update someone did leak the trustee list the you to all my sources.

And where is Bishop?

It’s OK to blame me for President Johnson’s actions – but I think we all know what would happen if the NAACP did an major investigation of Finlandia – or any of the U.P. institutions of high learning.

It’s time for Johnson to resign or be fired. Period. Then if there is an NAACP probe – evidence against others in top positions may be found.

Even though the U.P. Media has run from this like a cat in a bag – “The Finlandia Seven” Racism Scandal will not go away. We welcome photos or statements – or documents from anybody involved. Additional sources can also call me and I will protect their identity.

Wonder where the folks I mentioned are hiding.

Editorial: Finally the litmus test for U.P. newsrooms! Did you laugh or enjoy the arrest of the Finlandia athletes? We already know the U.P. media has not telling the whole story about the expulsions of the Finlandia Seven – and the university only thinks the black kids and their friend are scary – not any of the whites at Finlandia.

Hey U.P. media -and for that matter Yoopers and the administration at “Finlandia:”

You know you are racist if….

We can finally put it in terms for you to understand!

Plus we explain – for all the racists – why the racism allegations stand against Finlandia and its President – and why the NAACP needs to shakeup the ELCA university

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

I have been waiting for a way for Upper Peninsula reporters to tell if they are racist – even if they don’t know it.

If any reporter was happy otherwise thrilled with the arrest of some of the ex-football players from Finlandia. When you got that “press release” from Finlandia’s buddies at the Hancock Police.

How did you react around the newsroom? Did anyone laugh? Did anyone seem to be gleeful?

Do you have security video of the reaction in your newsroom – will you release it? Hmmmm

If you treated it like the rest of the U.P. burglaries – then you passed the test.

But if for any reason it gave you glee – well YOU ARE RACIST!!!

Period. End of story! Done deal!

Same goes for the public. You see, we already knew that a couple of the black kids were bad news – but could the expulsion have contributed to the plan for the break-in? The racist part is making the white kids out to be angels while booting the black kids. This after the administration knew that racial slurs (see my headline) were tossed regularly at these and other black kids at Finlandia.

I just hope the ELCA church enjoys the fact that Finlandia University is going to stand for Racism. The image of Finlandia will improve if it forces President Phillip Johnson and his right hand hench-woman to resign. If Phillip and the people who do his bidding enjoyed the arrests – well yes that makes you racist.

You are uniformed and maybe racist if you do not understand why the Finlandia president must go – along with a few of his alleged thugs – period. Or the ELCA can enjoy being known for what their bishop hates.

The Finlandia President thinks only the Black kids and one of their friends are scary and bad. If a pile of whites were booted out – then thee were not have been allegations of racism. But according to our sources, its rampant the Hoton paper said we insinuated. its no insinuation, according o my many sources.

Do you know what the rest of the U.P. media considers a “source” (Well, at least the ones celebrating the arrests or didn’t tell whole story)?

Answer: A Press Release

Editorial – U.P. Breaking News Public Safety Advisory to all black athletes in high school across Michigan, Wisconsin etc. Do not attend Finlandia University if the current administration is still in charge

Finlandia Racism – no kidding – this is what they said about five black football players – FU expels their once favorite football sons because: Athletes caused “quickly escalating hostile climate characterized by student-to-student threats, intimidation and retaliation.”

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

If you are a black athlete in a Midwest high school (or anywhere) – and you have even thought about attending college here in the Great White North at Finlandia University.

You may want to know that the NAACP is being asked to send a team of investigators to the Finlandia campus. This because the Finlandia Board of Trustees have not done anything to fix issues in the higher echelon of Finlandia University.

U.P. Breaking News renews our offer to print anything nice someone wants to say about this man – be specific if you want to be taken seriously – why do you think he does good job? This because of all the people who have contacted us, none have had one nice thing to sat – and some had rather shocking things to call the president – he’s Phillip Johnson.

The President sure appears to be thumbing their respective noses at the teachings of the ELCA top bishop. The bishop asked Lutheran church members to make amends for racism and admitting their biases. This is exactly the situation to which she was referring and dreading.

Details behind these incidents have been reported by U.P.Breaking News – however – even if some of the blacks athletes deserved to be punished – surely it wasn’t the first fight in the campus’s history. Then to label five others as basically scary. Plus no whites suspended or charged by FU even though black athletes say they are often victim of racial slurs.

Wolves, Bobcats and Bears for the Lions – Finlandia’s expelled black athletes:

This after throwing seven black athletes – who were Finlandia Lions – to the wolves (literally and figuratively as state is panicked over our wolf population). The athletes from Wisconsin, Florida and Michigan – were told they had exactly one hour to get off campus – cops were called to make sure the once-revered athletes left the campus .

Athletes in bad winter accident after booted:

The athletes were given $50,one night in hotel, and into a pending snowstorm – in fact three of the seven could have been killed in an accident that total led their car on the Houghton Lift Bridge.

Imagine if you will:

A Christian University President expels two black football players for a fight with white baseball team members.

Then that Tuesday – the same guy expels five more black football players because they are scary to the school. Then FU president (or pr guy) lies to Houghton paper about the numbers involved, blames only black kids, and issues a public FU statement that a jury might find interesting.

Exact words that Finlandia said about the present reputations of these African American athletes:

Black players pose “a quickly escalating hostile climate characterized by student-to-student threats, intimidation and retaliation.”

“The dismissal of five students is an uncommon action for our small learning community,” the half-truth press release stated.

“Finlandia University does not tolerate verbal, physical or electronic forms of intimidation, threat or retaliation. These behaviors (by these black athletes) are contrary to Finlandia’s core values for student success including a strong sense of community and personal well-being.”

It is the humble opinion of U.P. Breaking News that – from all accounts – President Johnson is no longer able to look out for the best interests of Finlandia. He has become the story – and let’s hope one day he is not the poster boy for this kind of thing.

This story is not going away even though he fooled the Houghton and Iron Mountain papers into thinking there were only five athletes involved.

FU Board of Trustees seem asleep – but in case they are not – remember this is only going to get worse – even if the president thinks he has bought off newspapers and rest of media.

You see, the NAACP don’t play.

Plus EVERYONE – down to a ‘T’ – has said the  FU president is the big problem -but we renew our offer to print something nice about the president if they see fit0- send it or call. Be substantive like expel what he does that is good etc

Begging because we want to be fair to the old guy. U.P. Breaking News was shocked to hear so many people dislike him and the job he does.

THE FINLANDIA SEVEN:

 

 

Updated Editorial on Finlandia University Racism: The President of Finlandia University must resign or be fired – Period! Phillip Johnson must go! Tick Tock before Finlandia University Board of Trustees must dig deeper into their pockets to fix this – and soon national media could come to town with the NAACP

CRISIS AT FINLANDIA UNIVERSITY: Finlandia President Phillip Johnson no longer has the confidence of many of those over whom he Lords; tolerates no dissent

 

Finlandia University Board of Trustees Must Meet and Act

“He must be stopped,” sayeth our sources.

Allegations: A Decade of Terror!
No dissent allowed or else!

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

Sources say the allegedly out-of-control president of Finlandia University needs to stopped immediately before he causes more alleged harm and pain at the Christian university that is in crisis tonight and its losing its once good reputation.

This man behind the smile is Finlandia University President Phillip Johnson – who no longer has the faith of much of his staff.  U.P. Breaking News demands he resign or escorted out while Hancock Police are doing a “civil standby” keeping their eyes on this guy.

We have received countless reports about this man’s alleged outrageous behavior  – and now he is creating a crisis in which the NAACP could investigate a lot of universities while visiting the Great White North.

Plus Finns and Native Americans should be especially sensitive to these racial slurs because when I moved to the U.P. in 1988 – most sick jokes and hate were directed toward those groups.

It will really get fun if the NAACP comes to town:

Editorial prediction if things are not stopped now: The ELCA and Finlandia will have to dig deep in their pockets to make up for ruining these boys lives and jeopardizing their football careers

Trust me, if the folks at Finlandia thinks its been crazy up til now – just let a team of NAACP investigators arrive Hancock, MI – with the national media in tow.

Next week – U.P. Breaking News is going to request a statement from the NAACP

Have you ever had a boss that everyone else thought was a good guy because he was so convincing – but then when behind closed doors he was totally the opposite? That’s what we are hearing about the Finlandia president – and we have not heard even one person say one good thing about this guy.

If you can think of anything nice to say about President Johnson – we’d love to hear it.

He must be stopped – and we are told that all over the university – from staff to students – he is no longer respected. The stories we have heard would curl your toes -and trust me we are working on the proof. The list of words people have used to describe this man are shocking.

btw – we are no longer calling for all the coach’s resignations as we investigate some new information. Right now we are only calling for the President’s resignation- but at least one or two more names will be added.

But U.P.breaking News is calling for Johnson’s immediate resignation. A message to President Johnson: “Resign now – This is the the only way you will leave with even a shred of dignity – because the real storm is coming (go look in your skeleton closet and see what is allegedly falling out).”

If you are a member of the Finlandia University Board of Trustees – we suggest you think about what this racism crisis has already costs, how much it will cost the university – and if not contained now could become even worse.

There are alarming reports tonight that the Finlandia University President is allegedly out of control – and let’s hope he doesn’t call for further expulsions after an ominous warning to staff that sounded more like the Gestapo.

If the Finlandia University Board of Trustees – or ELCA Presiding Bishop The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton – do not get him to resign or be fired – then near future scandals will be on their shoulders as much as his. Call a meeting now. As late as January 2015, the Finlandia trustees were given a 196-page rosy report on the future of the university – what a difference less than two years make.

It is not becoming an sick ironic joke that Finlandia is “one of 26 colleges and universities affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).”

Because ELCA Presiding Bishop The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton – has made it a campaign to rid racism from the church – but its rampant at Finlandia – and things are going from bad to worse every minute.

Tick Tock.

If President Johnson expels any more students or continues taking anymore aggressive action against black students – then see if the national media doesn’t start arriving in droves.

The local media knows the only reason the expulsion of 7 black athletes is not already a national story is because Finlandia University is smaller than other universities – however it could soon become the post college for being racist toward blacks.

The Finlandia Seven: Has Finlandia University President Phillip Johnson Ruined These Boys Careers?

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Finlandia University Board of Trustees

Trying to locate current list of the trustees – not easily found

Suomi College / Finlandia University Alumni Association

@finlandiaalumni

https://www.facebook.com/finlandiaalumni
https://www.facebook.com/Finlandia-Campus-Ministry-152925208900/

ELCA Presiding Bishop The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton

https://www.elca.org/en/About/Leadership/Churchwide-Officers/Presiding-Bishop

https://www.elca.org/About/Churchwide/Office-of-the-Presiding-Bishop

Finlandia University President Phillip Johnson

http://www.finlandia.edu/about/directory/user/pjohnsonhttp://www.finlandia.edu/about/directory/user/pjohnson

http://www.finlandia.edu/assets/files/2015%20Finlandia%20Self%20Study%20for%20HLC.pdf

In this 196-page rosy report in January 2015 – the Finlandia University Board of Trustees had much better plans for their institution of high learning

http://www.finlandia.edu/assets/files/2015%20Finlandia%20Self%20Study%20for%20HLC.pdf

March 2007 – Announcement that the Finlandia University Board of Trustees had hired Johnson – March 2007:

http://www.elca.org/News-and-Events/5888http://www.elca.org/News-and-Events/5888

 

 

 

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Racism is not just a Finlandia University issue his winter: Michigan Tech University and Northern Michigan University have had their own racism issues where the majority of black students are connected to the recruitment for sports – all sports is big money and donor fodder for these three colleges

An NAACP probe of Finlandia University could lead to investigations of rampant racism at two other Upper Peninsula universities – where black athletes are treated like gold money-makers – but are subject to racism on many levels

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Upper Peninsula of Michigan) – For several years, Upper Peninsula Breaking News has been investigating racism at three of universities.

Michiganders – especially proud Yoopers – do not like to think they live amidst racism. Well, you have to be involved with the prison system or university sports to have much contact with African Americans in the U.P. now obviously there are U.P. blacks not connected to either – but its the rule.

Scroll down to see our latest relations about prisons – like Michigan Department of Corrections officers under the influence of psychotic drugs at work.

While Finlandia University is embroiled in a racism scandal involving the recent expulsion of seven football players – there continues to be racism at two other Upper Peninsula Universities.

There were race related protests at Michigan Tech University during the 2015 deer season.

And in 2014, Northern Michigan University’s head of diversity actively tried to block an attempt by this reporter to interview black students in the wake of several nationally covered police shootings of African Americas. This happened while this journalist was News Director at ABC10.

If you know how things are now at NMU, give U.P.Breaking news a call/email/Facebook. Same with all the U.P. universities and colleges – U.P. Braking News wants to know.

A two-part interview with three black NMU students did air – despite initially being thwarted by the head of diversity at NMU. That was nearly an hour of airtime on TV-5/10 and – was the longest unedited television comments by black students in Upper Peninsula history – and the students addressed important issues not sports. Most other blacks interviewed on your local nightly news are from sports.

These days you have to get racism on tape – or judges won’t believe your word.

U.P. Breaking News will be publishing the accusations of racism made toward WLUC-TV bosses by a former news director that were throw out of court this year  by a federal judge. The former TV-6 news director lacked proof of her allegations.

The world has learned one thing since the accusations made by fox news anchor Gretchen Carlson, who filed a harassment suit against media pogul and wealthy politico Roger Ailes. Get it on tape – whether its sexual or racial.

You see, there are incriminating sexual harassment tapes – and that’s why Fox News settled so quickly with Gretchen Carlson and “handful” of other women.

These days you have to get it on tape – because there are many ways to make secret recordings of inappropriate co-workers, bosses and people. Carlson would not have gotten a dime – much less a huge quick settlement – without her tapes.

Now the Michigan prisons:

Its not just U.P. universities where hatred toward blacks raised its ugly head. Racism and worst happens against black state prison inmates by Michigan Department of Corrections officers, staff and white prisoners. But in fairness – there is racism toward whites by black prisoners. Though it’s not that big of surprise that there is allegations of racism in U.P. prisons.

What U.P. Breaking News fears is another riot because of current prison abuses – both systemic from Lansing – but angry COs who should retire.

In fact, we continue to hear brutality reports at Kinross, including one corrections officer who is known to go to work carrying and under the influence of klonopin and pain medication. Klonopin “cause paranoid or suicidal” thoughts, “impair memory, judgment, andcoordination.” Combined with pain meds – there is no telling how this CO would react – especially if prone to hate blacks.

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There was excellent coverage of the Michigan Tech controversy and peaceful protest  march in one of my favorite news outlets in the Copper Country – Keweenaw Now.

Please read this article:

http://keweenawnow.blogspot.com/2015/11/local-peace-marchers-protest-racist.htmlhttp://keweenawnow.blogspot.com/2015/11/local-peace-marchers-protest-racist.htmlhttp://keweenawnow.blogspot.com/2015/11/local-peace-marchers-protest-racist.html

However, unlike at Michigan tech where good willed whites marched against the racism – we have not yet heard any reports of Finlandia University students demanding accountability from the administration and police.

Read this story about how seriously – or to some not seriously – Houghton County takes threats against the lives of blacks – after only filing a minor charge against a suspect.

Local peace marchers protest racist threats on social media, prosecutor’s lenient charge against Michigan Tech suspect

By Keweenaw Now News Director Michele Bourdieu – and photos by Allan Baker for Keweenaw Now – Nov. 2015

http://keweenawnow.blogspot.com/2015/11/local-peace-marchers-protest-racist.htmlhttp://keweenawnow.blogspot.com/2015/11/local-peace-marchers-protest-racist.html

 

Michigan Tech students, faculty and staff and community members begin a peace march from campus to the Houghton County Courthouse Sunday night, Nov. 15. Marchers’ signs protested recent threats on social media against the lives of black people. (Photos by Allan Baker for Keweenaw Now unless otherwise indicated.)

HOUGHTON — More than 200 Michigan Tech students, staff and community members turned out for a peace march Sunday night, Nov. 15, to make a statement against threats of violence made on social media against black people.

Marchers walk peacefully from the Michigan Tech campus to the Houghton County Courthouse Sunday night.

The student-organized and led march began at the Walker Arts and Humanities Building and continued through downtown Houghton to the Houghton County Courthouse, where candles were lit and a moment of silence was observed before the marchers headed back to campus.

Marchers hold a moment of silence in front of the Houghton County Courthouse.

 

On Friday a Michigan Tech student was charged with disturbing the peace in connection with a Thursday social media threat against the lives of black people. The threat was posted on Yik Yak, which allows users to post anonymously. Organizers of last night’s march say the intent was to protest the lack of stringent charges pursued by Houghton County Prosecutor Michael Makinen.

 

Marchers hold signs asking others to contact Prosecutor Michael Makinen and express objections to his charge of disturbing the peace as too lenient.

The suspect was arraigned today in 97th District Court, has been served with an interim suspension and is banned from campus, allowing the University to complete the investigation process.

Speakers address the large crowd of marchers in front of the Houghton County Courthouse Sunday night, Nov. 15. (Photo © and courtesy Miriam Pickens)

Emerald Gary of Detroit, a Michigan Tech student in the School of Business, was one of several student leaders who organized the march. She said concerned students hope the suspect will receive a more severe punishment.

“I don’t think he should be allowed to return to Tech,” Gary said.

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EDITORIAL: Finlandia University “can’t handle the truth” – Blow back from N-Word – ‘Yes’ it is that bad as Finlandia University – and all the U.P. universities use these black athletes – and even do cover-ups

The Finlandia Seven: Finland University needs to have a ‘Come to Jesus Moment’ – and our use of the N-word makes a few Yoopers uncomfortable

NAACP Probe need here in ‘heart’ of the ‘Great White North’

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

Finlandia University has tried to destroy these students instead of facing their own failures – it is all about fairness and now revelations of the true things happened on the racial front.

Until everyone involved from all sports teams needs to be treated the same – and the Finlandia University crystal palace bosses and the sports program elite need to pay the same price.

To make matters worse about being throw into a snowstorm by a Christian university is yesterdays bad traffic crash.

For those who do not like the fact we reported the “N-Word” in quotes last night – you simply need to get a grip. Even if the expulsions are over-turned – things will never be the same – and a no confidence vote seems needed because the bad boy bosses can’t seem to admit their own failures.

U.P. Breaking News is not about PC – and we asked if the football mom we quoted is she really wanted us to use the word – and the answer was ‘yes’ because the racial situation was so bad at Finlandia University – a Christian center of higher learning tied to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

In fact, church-wide it’s a problem.  The top ELCA bishop is trying to get its membership to face up to their own failures – as they judge others.

These expelled football guys – that the University used – were involved in a snow-related crash yesterday – lucky they are alive. They were trying to find a place to stay for the night when the wreck happened on the Houghton Lift Bridge.

And because the Finlandia University has been involved in a lie – or to say it PC – a ‘misinformation campaign’ by trying to make the public believe there were only 5 players expelled – and getting the the university-bought Houghton and Iron Mountain papers to unsuccessfully try to attack U.P Breaking News.

What a joke ..not to mention the pitiful TV coverage of this major event – but we all know how TV depends on the Friday night and Saturday night sports audience.
Plus this “Christian” university – who used these guys to raise money for football – then they threw these guys to the wolves with a widely publicized snowstorm arriving.

A strange irony since the University is also accused of helping coverup crimes allegedly committed by these and other athletes.

Plus Finlandia has thumbed their noses at the teaching of their top bishop – who is on a campaign to make church members realize the racism in their midst – you can’t hate others and then pretend to be a Christian by attending church.

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NIGGER” is just one of the racial epitaphs thrown at Finlandia football players – the players told their parents back home on nights long before the Finlandia Football Fiasco

Something tells us Finlandia University may see itself in federal court soon

Parents of Finlandia University black athletes say “NIGGER” is just one of the racial epitaphs thrown at Finlandia football players – the players told their parents back home on nights long before the Finlandia Football Fiasco heard stories for months of racial slurs being thrown at their football player sons – including “Nigger”

The Finlandia Seven: Homeless in a U.P. snowstorm, 3 of the football players total car on the lift bridge – the scandal continues

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

http://upbreakingnews.com/2016/12/09/nigger-is-just-one-of-the-racial-epitaphs-thrown-at-finlandia-football-players-the-players-told-their-parents-back-home-on-nights-long-before-the-finlandia-football-fiasco

(Hancock, Michigan) – You are already worried about your son’s safety because he and his friends were thrown to the wolves in a major storm by the University that recruited them – and at first made them feel welcome.

The parents of some of the athletes want the NAACP to probe racism allegations and do a national investigation into what happened and what was said during various scuffles and during a now infamous pickup basketball game between the white baseball players and the black football players – a game that ended badly and is believed to be the catalyst to everything since.

The Finlandia Seven:

Ex- Finlandia Player #57 Brandon Landin of Saginaw, MI

Ex- Finlandia Player #21 (Red shirt) Wide Receiver Darrion Robinson of Saginaw, MI

Ex- Finlandia Player #24 James Christian of Saginaw, MI

Ex- Finlandia Player #5 Cameron Copeland – of Muskegon, MI

(Arrested) Ex- Finlandia Player #18 Tajuante Anderson of Milwaukee, WI

(Threatened with arrest) Ex- Finlandia Player #80 Corey Dunn of Coconut Creek, FL

(Still under threat with criminal charges) Ex- Finlandia Player #93 DeAndre Cranston of Coconut Creek, FL

 

Those who need to resign:

Finlandia University President Philip Johnson

Athletic Director Curtis Wittenberg

Head Football Coach Tim Driscoll

Head Baseball Coach Steve Nordstrom

ELCA Bishop who needs to get the university to face its own faults and coverups:

The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton

 

“NIGGER” is just one of the racial epitaphs thrown at Finlandia football players – the players told their parents back home on nights long before the Finlandia Football Fiasco

Parents of Finlandia University black athletes say “NIGGER” is just one of the racial epitaphs thrown at Finlandia football players – the players told their parents back home on nights long before the Finlandia Football Fiasco heard stories for months of racial slurs being thrown at their football player sons – including “Nigger”

The Finlandia Seven: Homeless in a U.P. snowstorm, 3 of the football players total car on the lift bridge – the scandal continues

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Hancock, Michigan) – You are already worried about your son’s safety because he and his friends were thrown to the wolves in a major storm by the University that recruited them – and at first made them feel welcome.

The parents of some of the athletes want the NAACP to probe racism allegations and do a national investigation into what happened and what was said during various scuffles and during a now infamous pickup basketball game between the white baseball players and the black football players – a game that ended badly and is believed to be the catalyst to everything since.

“My son and his friends were called ‘NIGGER’ by students at Finlandia,” Tachelle Landin told U.P. Breaking News from her home in Saginaw. “This happened many times. The call our boys NIGGER.”

Landin wants U.P. residents to know this is a serious situation. She is the mother of ex- Finlandia Player #57 Brandon Landin. He is the oldest of four children with sisters aged  15 and 19, and three-year-old younger brother.

“I am in disbelief,” Landin said. “Finlandia came and recruited my son, brought him hundreds of miles away” and then Finlandia University , its leadership and students “treat them like crap.”

The expelled football players from Saginaw “did not grow up gang violence, where taught morals and given a good education,” Landin  said.

The Saginaw players were “treated horribly” by some Finlandia students, other athletes and even staff, she said. Finlandia University “has all those white kids, but no one cares if our boys feel comfortable and safe.”

“I’m angry,” Landin said. “I think the NAACP should investigate what happened” at Finlandia University.”

“I feel for my kid because he is a good kid,” she said.

She said the Saginaw football players are not troublemakers and left for Hancock with hopes that northern Michigan would be a kind, friendly and safe place to get and education and play ball.

“In the heat of an argument who knows what was said” by all the athletes involved, Landin said.

“These are respectable kids – they have never been in trouble,” Landin said. “My son is laughing all the time.”

Brandon’s parents are college educated including his father – who was going for his .phd when he died when the young man was 15 years old.

The players fear that the Finlandia University statement about them are so unfair and shocking that the school has impugn their careers and cause irreparable harm to their reputations – a burden that will follow their families for generations forever riding the internet highway.

Plus tonight U.P. Breaking News can declared we have caught Finlandia University officials in a lie or at the very least – an effort to misdirect the public, students, staff and the media.
There were seven Finlandia University football players expelled total – a few days apart.

Two players were expelled one day last week -and the other five on Tuesday. A fact that U.P. Breaking News been reporting that fact since Tuesday night. Two players were expelled for assault/being in a fight – but the shocking charge is the accusation Finlandia University leveled against the other five players.

The football players were thrown out because Finlandia was scared of a “a quickly escalating hostile climate characterized by student-to-student threats, intimidation and retaliation.”

Also, the black athletes say that U.P. residents simply do not understand how they feel – especially evident in the wake of the Hancock Police Chief arguing that his department’s presence during the abrupt expulsions was not a perceived as a threat and intimidation.

Parents argue that the football players were booted in a way that is completely unfit for a Christian university. Especially Finlandia University, whose national bishop has been preaching that parishioners must come to terms with their own racism and racial biases – but the first step is admitting those flaws.

With all that hostility directed at the players and family by the university, then the mothers get a call ever mom dreads. There sons have been in a bad accident – on top of being homeless during a snowstorm in the Copper Country of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

The three Saginaw football players were involved in a a snow-related crash on the Houghton Lift Bridge – totaling their only car. The expelled teammates were trying to find a friend’s place to stay.

Now they the Saginaw football players do not have a ride home. The African American players are now stranded in the “Great White North” only a couple days since were given an hour to gather up there things at Finlandia University -given $50 and one night in a hotel – and told to get out. Relatives and friends are scrambling to bring all the men home.

Thankfully the ex-players are not seriously hurt – and are recovering tonight at an undisclosed location. The players from Saginaw, Michigan  involved in the accident were Landin’s son Ex- Finlandia Player #57 Brandon Landin; and his life long pals Ex- Finlandia Player #21 (Red shirt) Wide Receiver Darrion Robinson and Ex- Finlandia Player #24 James Christian.

The Finlandia Seven:

Ex- Finlandia Player #57 Brandon Landin of Saginaw, MI

Ex- Finlandia Player #21 (Red shirt) Wide Receiver Darrion Robinson of Saginaw, MI

Ex- Finlandia Player #24 James Christian of Saginaw, MI

Ex- Finlandia Player #5 Cameron Copeland – of Muskegon, MI

(Arrested) Ex- Finlandia Player #18 Tajuante Anderson of Milwaukee, WI

(Threatened with arrest) Ex- Finlandia Player #80 Corey Dunn of Coconut Creek, FL

(Still under threat with criminal charges) Ex- Finlandia Player #93 DeAndre Cranston of Coconut Creek, FL

The three expelled Saginaw players grew up together going to the same high school and playing football.  Football is my son’s life,” Landin said, adding as much as it would be nice for the students to be reinstated – but “things will never be the same.”

“I have pictures of my son holding a football at 6 months old,” she said.

Some of the athletes submitted three paragraph statements today to Finlandia officials in an appeal designed to explain why the expulsions should be reversed.

The families hope for reconciliation but may are afraid Finlandia University has show it spots.

Cranston and Anderson were ordered to do community service for allegedly being involved in a breaking and entering in May at the Finlandia cafeteria – that was captured on tape and investigated by campus police. In fact, there are allegations that the campus police are being encouraged to cover-up incidents involving athletes.

“My son is a good boy,” Landin said, adding he was never in trouble in school and that their middle class neighborhood in Saginaw is in shock that one of their favorites sons – and their families – are being treated so rudely by Finlandia’s top officials.

Especially since the presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is asking people to confront racism.

The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, ELCA presiding bishop, called on its 3.7 million members to “be the church that models for the rest of this country what it means to have these difficult conversations” about racial inequality.

In addition to the NAACP, schools officials likely realize how exposed the university could be if the inmates bring lawsuits. A U.P. Breaking News editorial has called for the Finlandia president, athletic director and the baseball and football coaches to resign, be fired – or even better “expelled.”

These are the men trying to float a story that only the black football players deserve to be punished – and the white baseball players have done nothing wrong.

Every person at Finlandia was not mean to the Landin family, in fact one employee wept twice – but the Landins do not want the employee identified because they fear what the administration might do about his compassionate response.

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Read our previous stories including about the Finlandia baseball player who was injured – but has declined comment. University officials are also not releasing information – except for that 5 player cover story that has now blown up in their collective faces.

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Update Racism and the ELCA Church 4 p.m. – Read:

Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and its attempts to grip with racism

A Christian university, Finlandia University is run by the ELCA

#ELCAConfrontRacism webcast, you can still watch it online here

Does the leading ELCA bishop know about racism scandal?

Look at their recent teachings:

The ELCA needs to get out in front of this scandal at one of their Finlandia University

ELCA presiding bishop urges church to have ‘difficult conversations’ around racism

1/20/2016 CHICAGO (ELCA) – The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), has called on its 3.7 million members to “be the church that models for the rest of this country what it means to have these difficult conversations” about racial inequality.

ELCA presiding bishop continues call to confront racism 11/13/2015 12:00:00 PM

The ELCA: Race, Ethnicity and Culture – Freed in Christ: Race, Ethnicity, and Culture expresses the ELCA’s calling to celebrate culture and ethnicity

https://www.elca.org/Faith/Faith-and-Society/Social-Statements/Race-Ethnicity-and-Culture

ELCA Racial Justice Resource Page

2017 Finlandia University Non-Discrimination Policy Updated 2016

2016-1017 Finlandia University Student Handbook
2014-2015 Finlandia University Student Handbook

NAACP asked to probe why all-black Finlandia Seven were treated different than the white baseball players

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Saginaw, Michigan) – Now that The Finlandia Seven have been booted off campus – and some arrested – the mother of one of the Finlandia University football players is demanding a national investigation into the incident.

The NAACP is being asked to probe why only the black football players were expelled – and some arrested – while no action has been taken against the white baseball players – who were involved in several brawls and tussles with one another.

“I am asking the NACCP, to investigate what happened at Finlandia University,” said Jeanette Christian, who is essentially “mother hen” to two of the Saginaw football players – her son #24 sophomore defensive back James Christian of Saginaw, MI and #21 (Red shirt) wide receiver Darrion Robinson of Saginaw, MI.

The Finlandia Seven were expelled from campus given $50 for food and one night at a hotel. Christian tells U.P. Breaking News that she is worried about the other non-expelled Saginaw and African American students left to fend on campus – with their friends and support system gone.

Christian says she talked with Finlandia University President Philip Johnson – and says she was not given answers, treated badly and says the players were kicked out despite the approaching winter storm.

Now, it is Finlandia University that is facing a storm of allegations including covering up a rape and sending the victim home, downplaying incidents like a breaking and entering – and not properly supervising the football players – many of whom come from different daily lifestyles and end up in Hancock, MI.

“President Johnson was very rude,” Christian said. “He just blamed the football players.”

When the football players were abruptly expelled, she said the Finlandia officials “did not guarantee the safety” of the black players who are getting taunted and vilified.

“All hell broke loose” at Finlandia on Monday and Tuesday – and included a confrontation between suspended players an all the top officials (scroll down to read about the events).

The heated confrontation involved expelled players, Head Football Coach Tim Driscoll, Athletic Director Curtis Wittenberg, Finlandia University President Philip Johnson, local law enforcement, and campus security.

Christian says she has heard stories for a long time about “racial slurs” being thrown towards black students at Finlandia University. Christian believes the black and white players involved in the fight should all be treated the same.
“If they are going to expel the football players, then the baseball players should have been expelled,” she said.

Arrested were Finlandia University football defensive back Tajuante Anderson of Milwaukee and lineman De Andre Cranston of Coconut Creek, FL.

The suspects were reportedly released on $350 bond posted by other Finlandia Football Players.

U.P. Breaking News contacted the assault victim – white baseball player Austin Albrecht of Alba Center, Wisconsin. Albrecht has so far refused comment.

Albrecht received numerous injuries while being beaten and kicked – including a broken nose and a broken eye socket.

Albrecht is earning a degree in biology, and plays middle infielder.

Numerous sources have said this incident has jeopardized the future of Finlandia football that has spent millions on its program but received little public attendance.

Previous stories:

URGENT URGENT URGENT- Update 12-6-16 9 p.m.

Now 7 players expelled as Finlandia football program appears to go down in flames

PLUS ACCUSATIONS OF RACISM BETWEEN THE WHITE BASEBALL PLAYERS AND THE BLACK FOOTBALL PLAYERS

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Hancock, MI) – Finlandia University Football program appears to go down in flames – and U.P. Breaking News has been flooded with calls from people providing information.

Police Escorted five (5) Football Players from Finlandia campus, a source said

7 football players total have been expelled including 5 football players today, the source said.

And sources say there are racial tensions between the baseball (mostly white) and football (mostly black) teams. The football players say they were treated badly and are long term victims of racism across campus.

“There is a lot of racism at Finlandia” between the football and baseball players, said a source who is African American.

Upper Peninsula colleges usually recruit black athletes especially in football programs.

Heated meeting between the players and Finlandia officials – as some players said they were kicked out and only given a short time to gather belongings and try to arranged transportation home.

The meeting involved expelled players, Head Football Coach Tim Driscoll, Athletic Director Curtis Wittenberg and even Finlandia University President Philip Johnson, local law enforcement, and campus security.

“All Hell broke loose today,” said one source.

Confrontation at Finlandia gets expelled player escorted off campus by police – high level meeting Finlandia University today expels arrested football players after alleged savage attack on baseball player – plus reports of a fight club on campus- and even a player allegedly getting away with rape.

Several sources insisted that resignations and retirements are expected.

The victim is Austin Albrecht of Alba Center, Wisconsin.

Albrecht received numerous injuries while being beaten and kicked – including a broken nose and a broken eye socket.

Albrecht is earning a degree in biology, and plays middle infielder.

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Ex- Finlandia Player #5 Cameron Copeland – of Muskegon, MI

 

Cameron Copeland – of Muskegon, MI

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Ex- Finlandia Player #18 Tajuante Anderson of Milwaukee, WI

 

Tajuante Anderson of Milwaukee, WI

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Ex- Finlandia Player #18 Tajuante Anderson of Milwaukee, WI

 

(Red shirt) Wide Receiver Darrion Robinson of Saginaw, MI

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Ex- Finlandia Player #24 James Christian of Saginaw, MI

 

James Christian of Saginaw, MI

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Ex- Finlandia Player #57 Brandon Landin of Saginaw, MI

Brandon Landin of Saginaw, MI

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Ex- Finlandia Player #80 Corey Dunn of Coconut Creek, FL

 

Corey Dunn of Coconut Creek, FL

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Ex- Finlandia Player #93 DeAndre Cranston of Coconut Creek, FL

 

DeAndre Cranston of Coconut Creek, FL

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Football Bosses:

	Tim Driscoll	Head Football Coach
	Dan Mettlach	Assistant Head Coach/ Offensive Coordinator
	Travis Wiltzius	Offensive Line Coach/ Recruiting & Video Coordinator
	Anthony Marietti	Defensive Backs Coach
	Chuck Klingbeil	Defensive Line Coach
	Branson Richard	Defensive Assistant Coach
	Matt Schultz	Football Student Assistant – Offense

URGENT UPDATES:

U.P. Breaking News was contacted by officials at Finlandia University who indicated a press release may be coming

Police had to escort one of the expelled football players from campus this afternoon after a confrontation between police, campus security the football coach and football player Tajuante Anderson, who once was #18 and a team Defensive Back

However then we learned our story triggered a meeting of Finlandia’s top officials – and that meeting apparently broke up between 3:30 and 4 p.m.

AND!!!!!!

NOT BASKETBALL!!!!!!!!!!!

#18 Tajuante AndersonPosition: Defensive Back Height: 5-10 Weight: 160 Class: Freshman Hometown: Milwaukee, WI

One of the expelled football players had to be escorted off campus by police this afternoon.

The incident involved Tajuante Anderson, once a football team defensive back

URGENT: Ooops typo/brain freeze – just changed it – just heard from the Finlandia basketball team – and they pointed out my mistake where I accidentally typed “basketball” instead of “football” (eyes only see what brain thinks it sees) in one of the lines further down in the article:
This is correct line minus basketball – because our sources did not criticize the basketball program.:
The brawl occurred Friday night at a residence off-campus during a party where the football and baseball players started feuding.

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Hancock, MI) – At least two Finlandia University football players were arrested last night for allegedly attacking a baseball player – and sources say a “fight club” is even popular in the dorms.

This is one of several scandals that sources say have happened so far this year at Finlandia – including football players allegedly committing burglaries – a rape in which an athlete wasn’t charged and the female victim force to leave the school – and even reports of a “Fight Club” in the dorms.

Shocked sources say that staff have even complained about a “fight club” that is popular in the dorms – and out of control students are a big concern.

The two football players who were arrested were expelled from Finlandia today, sources say.

Arrested were Finlandia University football defensive back Tajuante Anderson of Milwaukee and lineman De Andre Cranston of Coconut Creek, FL.

The suspects were reportedly released on $350 bond posted by other Finlandia Football Players.

The suspect were reportedly taken into custody by Michigan State Police.

Cranston and Anderson were also order to do community service for allegedly being involved in a breaking and entering in May at the Finlandia cafeteria – that was captured on tape an investigated by campus police. In fact, there are allegations that the campus police are being encouraged to cover-up incidents involving athletes.

A third football player – and close friend of Cranston was also implicated in the assault but its is unclear if charges will be filed again that player, whom sources identify as wide receiver Corey Dunn – also of Coconut Grove, FL.

The victim is Austin Albrecht of Alba Center, Wisconsin.

Albrecht received numerous injuries while being beaten and kicked – including a broken nose and a broken eye socket.

Albrecht is earning a degree in biology, and plays middle infielder.

“A lot of the athletes are troublesome to faculty and advisers,” a source told U.P. Breaking News.

The brawl occurred Friday night at a residence off-campus during a party where the football and baseball players started feuding.

In Oct., about 14 Finlandia football players were said to have been involved in an incident on Ryan Street

Sources believe that incident stemmed from a brawl following a “pick up” basketball games between the players.

Sources say faculty, resident advisers and staff are fearful that the coddling of athletes – and other concerns – have some worried about relations with students. Some even fear an angry student will come to campus with a gun.

Sources say despite millions pumped into the football program – very few people actually attend the average Finlandia University football game. A recent multimillion dollar project saw an upgrade of McAfee Field including state of the art scoreboard.

Finlandia University:

http://www.finlandia.edu/

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http://www.fulions.com/news/2016/10/22/football-lions-outclaw-sabercats-for-win.aspx

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http://www.fulions.com/news/2016/11/5/football-finlandia-closes-out-on-a-sour-note.aspx

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Undergraduate tuition and fees: 21,480 USD (2014)

Total enrollment: 667 (2010)

Acceptance rate: 45.4% (2014)

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U.P. Breaking News Editorial: Where is The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)? If Bishop is serious about her efforts to make stubborn church members face up to racism – She must make Finlandia University President, Athletic Director, and Football/Baseball Coaches resign, be fired, or “expelled” for “allegedly fostering a hostile environment on campus”

The Racial Disgrace at Finlandia University – as its top Finlandia official thumb their noses at their top bishop

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), must come forward and stop Finlandia from going down in flames – and make its bosses understand they have fostered racism or worse.

U.P. Breaking News has been horrified – but not surprised – that Finlandia’s top officials are making a mockery of their own bishop’s recent teachings.

The church had better pay damages to “The Finlandia Seven” – the black athletes they impugned and covered up for – because if this goes to court its going to be humiliating for Finlandia and the entire region.

Let’s get a few things straight the recent wildness, coverups (Rape, B&E, Sports) and disgraceful behavior at Finlandia University – and I am not just talking about the students. These athletes are a bunch of young bucks and young stallions – who are sewing their oats, feeling their power, and getting to do so in extreme northern Michigan. We all seen it, done it, or know of it.

Apparently the Finlandia Evangelical Brass feel only the blacks were causing “a quickly escalating hostile climate characterized by student-to-student threats, intimidation and retaliation.” No nothing racial about that. Boy oh boy, these Finlandia elite are thick-headed.

The mothers of the football players are asking the NAACP to investigate racial incidents at the Great White University. That is a great idea!

The Houghton paper and Finlandia are too busy trying to blame U.P. Breaking news, than taking care of business. Where was the oversight of always wild athletes? Why was it allowed to get so bad. Why are only the black players who are “allegedly fostering a hostile environment on campus.”

When if fact, it’s the over-priced Finlandia bosses who are “allegedly fostering a hostile environment on campus.” That doesn’t excuse athletes from committing crimes – but some at the university allegedly swept the crimes under the pulpit.

It’s not coincidence that its called “The Great White North.” I have lived in the U.P since 1988 – and I have heard racial slurs even in newsrooms.

It’s also not a coincidence that I was pushed out as TV-10 news director in between my two half-hour shows that gave NMU black students their first chance in history of the U.P. to tell their side on television without editing.

If blacks do not play sports, or blacks are not coming to prison, Yoopers tell blacks at the bridge “Have a Nice Day.”

These double-breasted suit wearing, self-important Finlandia officials must be breathing the thin air atop their own crystal palace. There are many good Yoopers, some who have convinced themselves they are good, and some who use the “N” word daily

By the way, true story – I went to Finlandia three years ago when they got ripped off for $5 million dollars and told them where the money is – and they did not care. Told I would walk their attorney’s through the paperwork. But they apparently are too rich to need the $5 million.

Racism is a huge problem in the U.P. – where Yoopers would rather downplay the accusations from the Finlandia Football Team – and now even blame the messenger – U.P. Breaking News.

The ELCA presiding bishop this year urges the church to have ‘difficult conversations’ around racism.

In January 2016, The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), has called on its 3.7 million members to “be the church that models for the rest of this country what it means to have these difficult conversations” about racial inequality. Eaton made her remarks during a Jan. 14 live webcast, “Confronting Racism: A Holy Yearning.”

In fact, Finlandia University is now disgraced – and needs a major effort to put the bad in perspective, pray about it and fix it. Or ignore their own bishop.