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NORFOLK, Va. -- Old Dominion University officials took time from their weekend to respond to some banners hung up at an off-campus home that are upsetting many.
"At ODU, we foster a community of respect and dignity and these messages sickened us," said ODU spokeswoman Giovanna Genard in a statement provided to WTKR.
The signs displayed at a home on 43rd street had messages like:
ODU officials say they believe the people who live at the private residents are students and say they are investigating. The University sent this statement in full:
The banners also prompted a response from ODU's Student Government Association:
Students tell WTKR there are Sigma Nu fraternity brothers that live in the home.
ODU President John R. Broderick sent this message to faculty, staff and students: