Administrators at Cal Poly Humboldt implemented a strict lockdown after students protesting the war in Gaza staged a week-long occupation of campus buildings, sparking a new wave of activism in US colleges.
Cal Poly students were inspired to protest by the violence in Gaza and the crackdown on protesters at Columbia University, leading to a surprising and impactful demonstration.
The university community in Arcata and Humboldt county has a history of activism, including environmental causes and student protests during the Vietnam war, setting the stage for the recent student demonstrations.
The student protests at Cal Poly Humboldt began with objections to the university's removal of unhoused students from campus parking areas, evolving to include solidarity protests for Palestine and against violence.
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