The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today called on Rutgers University to investigate who was behind a satirical anti-Semitic column that was falsely attributed to a Jewish student. A column entitled �What about the good things Hitler did?� was made to look as if it was written by Aaron Marcus, a student known on campus as an Israel advocate.

The column, which praised Hitler, appeared in The Medium, a satirical campus newspaper.

In a letter to Rutgers President Richard McCormick, Etzion Neuer Acting Director of ADL�s New Jersey Office, said:

We understand that The Daily Medium describes itself as �satirical� newspaper and opinion writers are free to express their views despite how offensive they may be.

However, this article specially targets Mr. Marcus and includes anti-Semitic remarks attributed to him. The content and misappropriation of his identity creates a situation where he may be the subject of harassment and bullying. It also contributes to an atmosphere where anti-Semitism can easily become an accepted part of campus life�We do not believe any student should be targeted in this manner and urge you to immediately investigate the matter and take appropriate action.

This is not The Medium�s first instance with inappropriate references to Jews and the Holocaust. In 2004 the newspaper printed a front-page cartoon that belittled victims of the Holocaust.

(YWN Desk – NYC)