CHICAGO – University of Chicago students gathered again Friday to protest the school and support Palestine.
They also chose to make their voices heard this weekend, and for a reason.
On May 7, University of Chicago police searched a Gaza solidarity camp on campus.
On Friday, these students, faculty and community members held another protest to highlight their misfortune and raise awareness, as this is an alumni weekend.
They believe this is part of the reason the university cleared their encampment.
They said Alumni Weekend is an annual event designed to reunite college alumni and encourage donations.
The students have asked the university to get rid of all companies linked to Israel, including weapons manufacturers. They also called out and criticized alumni for their contributions to the school.
The student camp at the University of Chicago lasted about seven days before it was dismantled.
It was just one of many other large-scale student protests taking place across the country.
