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Today marks the 5th day of a student sit-in at Colgate University. Some students have even resorted to sleeping outside in near-freezing temperatures for what many are calling a revolution. #CanYouHearUsNow
What are these students fighting for? It's simple--inclusiveness. Many students, who feel marginalized, are tired of the microaggressions they experience in their everyday lives at Colgate University--one of the nation's leading liberal arts institutions.
While these students were protesting, some students also decided to voice their (*cough* racist *cough*) opinions on the matter through an app called Yik Yak.
um...#sorrynotsorry
Other people were kind of supportive, in their own insensitive way...
This, however, has not deterred the protesters from continuing to make the campus a more inclusive space. What is so remarkable about it all is that even the #haters are welcomed to come by, ask questions, and fellowship with their peers.
With tuition being $60,000 per year, students--regardless of their financial aid award--should not feel uncomfortable and excluded on campus. During one of the forums, students described their experiences with bias for more than 3 hours.
The entire movement has been fueled by love, and it is pretty contagious!
Colgate alumni, Colgate's study abroad students, and other people from all over the country have been supporting the student-led protest. Students are hoping that this will be the start of a new campus atmosphere.
The love here is overwhelmingly beautiful.
Today, these students' voices are louder than ever--no longer will they be silenced. #CanYouHearUsNow
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