May 27--DePaul officials are investigating reports that a noose was found on its North Side campus Thursday afternoon, according to a statement sent to students and faculty.
"We received multiple reports that a noose -- a horrific symbol of racist intimidation -- was found on the Lincoln Park campus," the statement read. "Those found to be responsible will be held accountable."
A spokeswoman for the university declined to elaborate on the statement.
No details were immediately available about where or how the noose was found.
