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'Call The Klan' Message Sparks KSU Investigation

A racist social media message sent at Kennesaw State University prompted officials to boost police presence while they investigate.

KENNESAW, GA — Kennesaw State officials are investigating an occurrence of racist messaging on social media at the university, according to a report.

The school said they condemn discrimination in any form, according to Chris Jose at WSB, after an image of a black student in class, alongside racial slurs, circulated around campus.

"Need to call the klan to solve this issue," the message said, with an arrow pointing to the black student. Jose, who posted the photo, blurred out the face of the student.

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According to Alex Moore of KSU Student Media, campus police are increasing patrols during their investigation. "Students on campus got a text saying there were no perceived threats," Moore told Patch.

See Jose's tweet here. (Note: this tweet includes racist terms.)

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