Tagged - Protest

SJP holds first protest of the semester, their largest yet

Around 60 people showed up to rally against the war in Gaza at Students for Justice in Palestine's first protest of the semester Saturday.

College Feminists speak out on sexual violence

College Feminists hosted their Take Back the Night event Oct. 12 as part of a national movement against sexual assault on college campuses.

To protest sexual violence and Title IX office, College Feminists “Take Back the Night”

UR College Feminists marched through Fraternity Quad on Thursday to raise awareness around sexual violence and protest UR’s Title IX office.

Call to action against crisis pregnancy centers caps off summer of abortion-rights protests

The public announcement of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in early May kicked off a summer of abortion-rights…

Ukraine petition

"Editors note: These articles were originally published on Tuesday April 26, 2022 in the last print edition of the spring…

Anti-Jaeger protest held over Mel Weekend, Jaeger responds

During Meliora Weekend, an estimated 40 people protested against Tim Florian Jaeger, a professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences and Computer Science who, in 2016, had been accused of alleged sexual misconduct. 

Corporations need to do more to protest Georgia’s new voting law

Corporations have political clout, and it’s about time they used it for good.

URAC holds protest during Mangelsdorf event, demands action

On Thursday, the UR Abolition Coalition (URAC) staged a protest at the in-person Casual Conversations with President Mangelsdorf event.

Rochestarians take to the streets after Grand Jury exonerates officers involved in Daniel Prude’s death

Demonstrators spoke on perceived failures of the criminal justice system, but also on potential fixes, like Daniel’s Law, a piece of state-level legislation that calls for regional and state councils.

Students demonstrate on violence in African countries

“That’s why we are here,” Kaiwa said. “For us to amplify those voices, so please [...] join us and stay informed.”