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For the Third Time in a Few Months, More Swastikas Found at Worcester State University Campus

A Massachusetts university is investigating after anti-Semitic graffiti was found scrawled on campus. 

Worcester State University said a swastika was found in a classroom on the third floor of the Learning Resource Center on campus.

This incident, which was reported Tuesday afternoon by a university staff member, is being investigated by university police who are working with Massachusetts State Police.. 

“It is reprehensible that this happened on a day that Worcester State conducted programming on anti-Semitism related to bias incidents that occurred last semester, and a day after the 75th anniversary to commemorate the liberation of Auschwitz,” stated Barry M. Maloney, university president. 

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact police at 508-929-8911. 

“This behavior will not be tolerated on this campus nor by any member of the Worcester State community as we will continue to educate our community on what is appropriate, respectful conduct for all people,” Maloney said.

On Dec. 6, a Worcester State University employee reported that swastikas were scrawled on the door of the third-floor men’s restroom in the Learning Resource Center.

On Dec. 9, it was reported that swastikas were found on the third-floor men’s restroom door at the Learning Resource Center. The graffiti and type of pen markings were identical to the prior discovery.