More than 500 students, faculty and staff sat in the Anderson Student Center atrium for a BESA-organized protest on Oct. 25. Opinions Editor Anna Hoffman argues that as citizens of a free country, it is our duty to support those discriminated against with protest and action.
The university issued its first “Bias-motivated Incident Report” after a poster declaring “It’s OK to be white” was found on the southeast corner of Cretin and Summit avenues.
One of the largest crowds in St. Thomas history gathered to discuss a collective commitment to a new action plan to combat racism at the university Wednesday afternoon in the field house of the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex. All afternoon classes were canceled in order for students, staff and faculty to attend.
Student, staff and faculty have spoken to protesters in the student center.
Director Noah Brown reports that speakers continue to address protesters at the student center.
TommieMedia Director Noah Brown reports that the silence has ended and speakers are now addressing protesters at the student center.
The silent protest in Anderson Student Center has started. The protest is in response to an incident last week, when a St. Thomas student found a racial slur posted on his dorm room door.
Director Noah Brown speaks with Sydney Simpson, public relations and marketing chair of BESA, ahead of today’s sit-in.
Hana, a multicultural awareness group on campus, and the Black Empowerment Student Alliance co-hosted events last week with a goal to celebrate student diversity.
