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A continued investigation into an incident of discriminatory harassment is underway after a student filed a report to the College.

The victim, identified as a gay man, found homophobic slurs and sexually explicit drawings on the white board attached to the door of his room.

Associate Dean of Students, Christopher D. Card expressed his sincere shock and disappointment in a campus-wide e-mail issued Saturday evening.

"All members of our campus community should know that an incident like this will not be tolerated at Trinity College and runs contrary to purposes of our college. We will deliberately use all appropriate means to determine the identity of the culprits and hold them to account for this heinous act," Card said.

Trinity officials are regarding this report as a hate incident related to sexual orientation.

Card notes that Campus Safety Officers "will be paying special attention to the area where the incident occurred."

In a second campus-wide e-mail issued Monday afternoon by Trinity President James F. Jones, Jr., the seriousness of the incident is again highlighted. Jones noted," an act like this of intolerance and bigotry violates our shared values as a college community, values that include personal respect, civility, and inclusiveness. We expect better of ourselves and deserve better for one another." Jones also offered a list of resources for those wishing to talk further about this incident and other related issues. The list can be found in Jones' campus-wide e-mail.

At this time, the victim has refused police involvement, however an active investigation by the College is currently underway. Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact the Campus Safety Office immediately.

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