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A sophomore at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln said she was berated and intimidated by people on campus Friday afternoon because she was trying to recruit students for a conservative group.

Kaitlyn Mullen said she had a table set up in front of the Nebraska Union on behalf of Turning Point USA, a national organization that has chapters on campuses around the nation. Mullen said she likes Turning Point’s pro-capitalism, anti-big government message.

Soon, however, she was confronted by women who accused her of advocating white nationalism and having KKK leanings.

She said that she began to cry because of the hostile atmosphere and that campus police eventually took her home.

Mullen took photos and videos of parts of the incident.

UNL said through a statement Monday that it is “committed to free speech from all viewpoints” and expects the campus “to be a place of civil discourse.”

The statement said the atmosphere of civility Friday “was eroded by behavior that was offensive to many. ... We are continuing our review of this situation, including discussions with all involved.”

UNL Chancellor Ronnie Green and Executive Vice Chancellor Donde Plowman met with Mullen on Monday.