A big part of the problem is the secrecy surrounding what was done or said. Other than some vague statements, we don't know exactly what happened, and why it would have had an effect on Halls's ability to run the festival or UOs ability to support him. Someone says a joke was told and that another person "reported" it. UO states that this is "incorrect." Well, what DID actually happen then? While the actions between an employer and employee are often protected by privacy concerns, Halls is in the public eye and requires public trust to do his job while the University is a public institution partially funded with tax dollars. Donors, students, and the tax-paying public have the right to know what happened. If UO is attempting to conceal information, they are violating the public trust.