Pro-Palestinian student activists from four California State University campuses, including San Francisco State University and San Jose State University, initiated a hunger strike to pressure the CSU system to divest from companies associated with weapons, surveillance, and human rights violations. This movement follows SF State's recent commitment to divest from specific defense contractors, and the students seek to replicate this approach across the CSU system to raise awareness about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Their efforts underscore the intertwining of education, activism, and social justice.
A group of pro-Palestinian student activists from four California State University campuses launched a hunger strike, urging the CSU system to divest from companies tied to human rights violations.
With the hunger strike, students aim to expand the successful divestment model used by SF State to the entire CSU system, emphasizing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The Lawrence Hall of Science reported losing $6 million in grants from funding cuts, jeopardizing projects and programs that support underserved communities.
Gas prices in California are rising sharply, driven by a fire at the Valero refinery, pushing prices above $5 per gallon in the Bay Area.
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