Reed College Targeted by Racist, Homophobic, Anti-Semitic Graffiti

"Anyone seeking to cause fear or harm to members of the Reed community should expect a vigorous response," Reed administrators say.

By Beth Slovic

Two bathrooms at Reed College's library were defaced with racist, homophobic, anti-Semitic and pro-Trump graffiti Saturday night.

A spokesman for the Southeast Portland college, Kevin Myers, says the graffiti was found around 9 pm and painted over by 11 pm, but college officials don't know who committed the vandalism. The college library is open to students and the general public.

Administrators at the liberal arts college sent out a message last night vowing to actively fight intolerance.

"Regardless of who committed this heinous act, such behavior is antithetical to Reed's mission and values, and will not be tolerated," they wrote. "Anyone seeking to cause fear or harm to members of the Reed community should expect a vigorous response."

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