Associated Students’ Government Affairs Committee released a message regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict. The statement recognized and empathized with those affected by the ongoing conflict, provided links with information on the issue and highlighted GAC’s support for student’s First Amendment rights. It also called on the campus community to continue seeking peace and respect among each.
On Tuesday, a candlelight vigil was held at Chico State’s Jewish Student Union, Hillel, in observance of the tragic Israel-Hamas war. Outside on the patio, attendees formed a large circle. Candles and tealights were distributed and glowed solemnly in the dusk light. Gil Klein-Cohen, Chico State Hillel’s President, led the crowd in two prayers: one.
Chico Hillel will be holding a candlelight vigil for the lives lost in the terrorist attacks that struck Israel over the weekend. The vigil will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Chico Hillel office located at 101 Salem St. Ste. 160. The office is located directly behind Celestino’s Pizza and is accessed through.