Michigan State University has taken swift action after an employee allowed a quiz question about Adolf Hitler and an image of the dictator to be displayed on the video screen before the school's football game against Michigan on Saturday. The university has suspended the employee responsible for the incident and issued an apology for the inappropriate content.

The video, which featured a quiz question asking "In which country was Adolf Hitler born?", was displayed on the screen for approximately 18 seconds before it was removed. The image of Hitler remained looming over the crowd during this time, causing confusion and concern for many spectators. MSU's Vice President and Athletic Director, Alan Haller, wasted no time in denouncing antisemitism and vowing to prevent such incidents in the future.

In a statement, Haller expressed his strong condemnation of antisemitism and emphasized the university's commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. He acknowledged the failure in the university's responsibility to support the Jewish community and confirmed that discussions would be held with student bodies affected by the incident.

The MSU Board of Trustees also expressed their disappointment and outrage over the incident, asserting that the displayed image was unacceptable. The board publicly apologized to all those present at Spartan Stadium and those who became aware of the incident through other means.

The unnamed employee responsible for allowing the quiz question to be displayed has been suspended with pay pending an investigation. Haller admitted that the video was not thoroughly reviewed by the athletic department, acknowledging it as a failure in their process. The video, taken without authorization, was sourced from a YouTube channel called The Quiz Channel, whose owner expressed surprise and disapproval at MSU's use of their content without permission.

To prevent similar incidents in the future, MSU has decided to discontinue using third-party sources for video board content. Matt Larson, the School's Associate Athletic Director, confirmed that a more stringent review and approval process will be implemented to ensure the appropriateness of all future video board content.

The incident at Spartan Stadium has highlighted the importance of vigilance and careful oversight when it comes to displaying content to large audiences. Michigan State University is committed to rectifying this situation, fostering inclusivity, and preventing any recurrence of offensive or inappropriate content. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further actions may be taken based on the findings.