Scenario: Jokes in the Bistro [Answer]

 Answer: Yes, this would likely constitute a hostile environment.

• The conduct was severe; it attacked people based on race or national origin and did so in an environment where students from those groups could hear it.
• It was persistent; the casual meetings of these two employees occurred over a period of several weeks.
• It also was recognized by another staff or faculty member at the College, and nothing was done.