Duke University says student admitted hanging noose in tree. School officials say student is no longer on campus

The Sacramento Bee reports:

Duke University officials said Thursday that a student has admitted hanging a noose in a tree on the campus early Wednesday.

At a news conference, Duke officials said the student is no longer on campus. The student will go through a campus disciplinary process, which could include a hearing panel and, if the student is found responsible, a range of punishments such as suspension or expulsion.

In addition, Duke is coordinating with the State Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation about potential criminal violations, said Michael Schoenfeld, vice president for public affairs and government relations.

He declined to release the name of the student, citing the federal law that protects educational records. He also would not reveal the student’s gender or race.

It's a secret. It's so secretive so the story will go away?