La protesta comenzó por el desmantelamiento de una obra de arte en protesta pro-palestina erigida por estudiantes en el campus, que había estado en pie desde el 28 de marzo.
Lo que comenzó como una manifestación pacífica pro-palestina el viernes por la tarde en Pomona College, rápidamente decayó después de que los manifestantes irrumpieron y luego ocuparon la oficina del presidente de la universidad. Al final de la tarde, 20 estudiantes habían sido arrestados y fichados por fuerzas policiales locales equipadas con equipo antidisturbios.
Según un comunicado de prensa de Pomona Divest from Apartheid, 'los oficiales de seguridad del campus atrincheraron a los estudiantes mayores de 18 años sentados en la oficina de Starr, quienes se posicionaron frente a las salidas'. Cincuenta manifestantes más ingresaron al edificio en una segunda ola, después de que un manifestante abrió una puerta para dejarlos entrar. Ocuparon el pasillo afuera de la oficina de Starr.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Pomona College students arrested after protest; demonstrators then move to Claremont police stationA group of college students were arrested overnight after a protest that ended at the Claremont police station.
Read more »
20 Pomona College protesters arrested after storming, occupying president's officeThe protest started over the college's dismantling of a piece of student-erected pro-Palestinian protest art on campus, which had been standing since March 28.
Read more »
Pomona College protests: 20 arrested after storming president's officeThe protesters stormed the president's office Friday. Demonstrators say the school tore down their display. The school says protesters shouted a racial slur at an administrator.
Read more »
Protest at Pomona College leads to 19 student arrestsA pro-Palestinian group of students at Pomona College organized a protest, resulting in 19 student arrests. Some students found the police reaction heavy-handed and surprising. The protest began as a sit-down demonstration but escalated when the protestors occupied the college president's office. The group, Pomona Divest Apartheid, entered Alexander Hall to protest the removal of their apartheid wall, which had artwork supporting Palestine. College president Gabrielle Starr addressed the situation in a letter to the college community.
Read more »
19 people arrested during protest at Pomona CollegeMore than a dozen people were arrested Friday after protesters stormed the office of the Pomona College president in opposition to the university’s ties to…
Read more »
Private College Costs Exceed $90,000, Making College Education Expensive for Wealthy FamiliesA number of private colleges have exceeded the $90,000 threshold for the first time this year as they set their annual costs for tuition, board, meals, and other expenses. This means that a wealthy family with three children could expect to spend over $1 million by the time their youngest child completes a four-year degree. However, many colleges with large endowments have been focused on making college more affordable for lower-income students. Some lower-income families may only have to pay 10% of the advertised rate, making attending a selective private college cheaper than a state institution.
Read more »