Sit in for justice
Students protested in light of a recent racial incident
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Rossellin Gaitan, a second year student, discussed how the event took place during the Black History month.
UW-Eau Claire students gathered in Schofield Hall to protest and demand action in light of the recent racist incident at UW-Eau Claire.
On Feb. 11, the gathered protestors sat outside the Chancellor and Provost’s office in Schofield Hall. They also compiled materials to write to Chancellor C. James Schmidt with.
Evelyn Nelson is a third-year Journalism and Environment, Society and Culture student. This is her fifth semester on The Spectator. She enjoys fulfilling her dream of being a barista, at SHIFT Cyclery and Coffee Bar. Stop by for some great coffee and conversation!
Owyn Peters is a third-year computer science student, and he enjoys riding bikes, traveling and being outdoors.