Anti-Obama graffiti found on Purdue campus

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By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Nov 7, 2008 at 8:57 AM EDT

Story Updated: Nov 7, 2008 at 8:57 AM EDT

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue officials are investigating anti-Barack Obama graffiti found on the West Lafayette campus this week.

An obscenity and the president-elect's name were painted on a tree in an area near the Class of 1950 Lecture Hall, where black students often gather. Other graffiti was found chalked on campus sidewalks and buildings.

In a letter to the campus, Purdue President France Cordova said called the graffiti "deeply offensive."

Purdue Police Lt. Fred Davis said officers are trying to determine if a crime was committed, since First Amendment rights were involved.

The graffiti on the sidewalks and building was removed. The graffiti on the tree was painted over.

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Information from: Journal and Courier, http://www.jconline.com

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