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Student reports attack at Bridgewater State

Her gay marriage editorial mentioned

By Patricia Wen
Globe Staff / February 18, 2012
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Bridgewater State University authorities said yesterday they are investigating a student’s account that she was punched in the face Thursday night on campus by a woman who objected to her editorial in the school newspaper supporting same-sex marriage. In an interview, the alleged victim said that while she is openly gay, she does not believe her alleged assailant was aware of her sexual orientation. A college administrator said the school regarded the attack as a display of intolerance directed at a fellow student’s political views.

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