With recent conflict in the Middle East, universities have been struggling with protests in their campuses. Some protests have been related to schools’ investments in Israeli companies. Some protests have turned violent, involving police and college security on site; many have remained peaceful. This series of photos was taken at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Protests at Universities
May 27, 2024
A banner stating "Free Palestine" hung up by protesters and used as a slogan during the time the protests happened.
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Hello! My name is Elias Varesis and I am a new member at Stinger as of February 2024. I joined Stinger due to my interest in journalism and photography. Outside of Stinger, I am a member of clubs such as Model UN and Key club. I am also a member of the men’s swim team. In my spare time, I like to watch movies and fish.