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After ‘Papa John’ slur, will Missouri State drop pizza chain?

Papa John's founder John Schnatter is no longer board chairman after using a racial slur, but he remains the company's largest shareholder. Ricky L. Jones, a university professor says it is evident that he has levels of racial insensitivity. (July 12) AP

Missouri State University's food vendor, Chartwells, is weighing its options after Papa John's founder John Schnatter admitted last week to using a racial slur during a conference call in May.

Since then, multiple professional sports franchises and collegiate athletic programs have suspended or ended their sponsorship contracts with Papa John's.