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Hate graffiti reported in residence hall
Ashley Manoliadis and Faith Swymer
Issue date: 3/8/07 Section: News
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According to Nathan Valence, the resident assistant who reported the graffiti, there have been other instances, but it was the first time Huntress Hall had an incident with hateful messages, including swastikas and the words "nigger" and "fag."
"I saw the flier for Black History Month with a swastika on it, which was more disturbing than anything," said Christina Honeycutt, an RA in Huntress Hall.
The separate incidences were documented by Residential Life and the graffiti overall was condensed to one Campus Safety report, according to Campus Safety Director Amanda Warman. Included in the report was graffiti in hallways and within the floor's bathrooms.
The perpetrator is still unknown at this time. Warman said they believe the perpetrator is a student or a guest living in the residence hall due to the events occurring so closely together.
"There is no motive, they do it out of boredom and they're trying to be provocative by generating a buzz," said Residential Life Director Kent Drake-Deese.
Barring a confession, it's unlikely the perpetrator will get caught, said Warman.
"Graffiti by its nature is a very anonymous-type activity," said Warman. "(People who participate in graffiti) don't have the courage to confront someone face to face."
The second floor of Huntress Hall, an all-male floor, created more damage in comparison to the other halls, according to Drake-Deese.
"Since these issues were concentrated on the second floor, we brought the second floor community together to discuss them," said Laura Davis, Huntress Hall residence director.
The meeting was held communicate with residents about community standards.
"Every KSC student has the right to a safe living and learning environment in their residence hall and acts such as these are contrary to this right," said Davis.
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