Hate Email Targets Muslim Students, Police Investigate

0:00It's April 21st. This is Calgary News Today, your AI-powered local news. A threatening email hit the Muslim Students Association at the University of Calgary earlier this month, loaded with hate and warnings aimed right at them. Campus security jumped in quick, and now, the Calgary Police Hate Crimes Unit is on the case, digging into who sent it and why. The MSA President says they have no clue what sparked it, but points to a big uptick in Islamophobia these past few years. Another group usually keeps things low-key, just supporting their community without stirring trouble. Students are rattled, feeling way less safe on a campus that's supposed to be secure. One shared how it shook his trust, especially since his folks thought the school was a safe spot. The university confirmed they know about the message and are backing safety protocols, telling the group to report it to police. MSA is teaming up with campus security in the National Council of Canadian Muslims for extra protection at prayers and events. With about 7,000 Muslim students there, raising over $100,000 yearly for global charities,

1:04this feels like a punch at. Folks trying to unite people, police probe rolls on to keep everyone safe.