The Exponent is reporting that a "noose-like object" was found in HSSE late Sunday night, prompting immediate overreaction and an ongoing police investigation.  Anybody with information about the deadly 18-inch long noose is encouraged to contact the campus police.

Of course, it's entirely possible that the creation of this noose was not racially motivated, but that's not going to stop the politically-correct geese from honking as loud as they possibly can.