Power to the Students: We Will Not Be Ignored
For 30 days, the UC Santa Cruz Gaza Solidarity Encampment cooked and served about 500 plates of food a day free of charge. For 30 days, students stood on safety patrol for one another, established a free library and a “people’s closet” with donated items....
Escalation and the Student Intifada — Perspectives from a Student at Columbia
On April 30, 2024, I watched nearly 1,000 armed officers barge into the building that student protestors reclaimed as Hind’s Hall. Moments before the siege, the police had pushed all students into the surrounding dorms. As my panicked peers banged on zip-tied doors and chanted...
“Chaos and Disorientation” – UCLA Students Recount Encampment’s Final Nights
Editor’s Note: Student writers have chosen to remain anonymous. The UCLA solidarity encampment for Palestine was attacked by counter-protestors on April 30 and swept by violent police intervention beginning May 1 after nearly two weeks of peaceful demonstration. Out of frustration with inconsistent and inaccurate...
Letter to the Editors: Why I Do Not Support the Gaza Solidarity Encampment
Just as we must vehemently protest the Netanyahu government’s actions in the Gaza Strip, we must oppose the horrific actions against Israeli people. No power imbalance or historical context excuses the deliberate murdering and raping of civilians. Our encampment organizers, UCSC SJP, openly support the...
Letter to the Editors: UC Fingerprints on Israeli bombs
At least 27 Gazans, including six women and nine children, have been killed since Monday in a series of unprovoked Israeli airstrikes in Rafah. This latest attack brings the death toll in Gaza to over 34,535 since October 7. Among the bombs that Israel is...
Letter from the Editors
May Day, or International Workers’ Day, is a commemoration of the collective fight for dignity, equity, and labor rights worldwide. Today, as we go to press on May 1, 2024, students, workers, and community members gather at Science Hill to recognize May Day. As we...
An Unequal Opportunity for All
On Jan. 25, 2024, the University of California regents suspended a proposal that would allow undocumented students to work on-campus jobs. Denying student employment opportunities to at least 4,000 students UC-wide. It is the responsibility of the administration to follow through and provide solutions that...
This March 5, Make Your Voice Heard: Vote!
It’s easy to be disillusioned by the electoral process. Time and time again, our elected officials fail us. Nevertheless, with local, state, and national elections quickly approaching, it is essential that students turn out to vote. We must ensure that policymakers acknowledge and prioritize our...
Causes and Consequences of Maui Fires
Just over seven months ago, the Lahaina fires ravaged Maui’s western shore, killing 101 people in the deadliest natural disaster in Hawaii’s history. As residents rebuild their communities, the full scale of the devastation continues to reveal itself. The fires burned more than 2,500 acres...
The Killing of Journalists in Gaza Destroys Truth and Humanity
While reporting the death of his colleague Mohammad Abu Hattab — who was killed along with 11 of his family members in a Nov. 3 Israeli airstrike — Palestinian journalist Salman Al-Bashir tore off his blue press helmet and vest in anguish. “Those shields don’t...