Representatives of the University’s community gathered to address racially-charged tensions surrounding the discovery of and reaction to three “noose-like” items hanging from a tree on The Green. The discovery came less than 24 hours after students representing the “Black Lives Matter” movement protested a controversial speaker brought to campus by another student organization. Identified by Public Safety as string and wire remnants of paper lanterns, social media reactions and wide press attention highlighted racial issues affecting the UD community. – (Evan Krape / University of Delaware)