article_snippet.sent: In a statement, university president Harris Pastides said: 'The unfortunate and disappointing act of a student in a study room has challenged the Carolina community to reflect on our values and tell the world what our believe. '
article_snippet.sent: At the University of South Carolina, a noose was found hanging from a tree.
article_snippet.sent: Meanwhile, at the University of South Carolina, a noose was found hanging from a tree.
article_snippet.sent: A student has admitted to placing a noosea tree, and is no longer on campus, officials said, although disciplinary actions are pending and criminal charges are under consideration.
article_snippet.sent: Duke students Ashton Pemberton, left, and Denzel Caldwell rally with hundreds of others during a university-wide forum on April 1 outside Duke Chapel after a noose was discovered hanging from a tree .