Vanderbilt sit-in protest over divesting funds from Israel

SOURCE www.thefp.com
Vanderbilt students staged a sit-in protest over divesting funds from Israel, with one incident involving a student calling 911 to change a tampon during the protest. The protest lasted over 21 hours and led to some students being suspended.

Key Points

  • Sit-in protest at Vanderbilt over divesting funds from Israel
  • Students arrested and suspended during the protest
  • Incident involving calling 911 to change a tampon during the protest

Pros

  • Students engaging in activism and standing up for their beliefs
  • Drawing attention to the issue of divesting funds from Israel

Cons

  • Some students were suspended as a result of the protest
  • Incident involving calling 911 over tampon change was seen as unnecessary