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Marquette professors stand beside students who spoke out against the university's lack of support for students of color on campus. The student demonstrators were forced to step down from their leadership roles after a protest at the New Student Convocation held in August. The professors discuss the current climate on campus, the internal issues students of color are facing, and what they hope the university does next.
Marquette requires student officers to be in good standing throughout their term in office, which the protesters lacked once they were put on probation.
Student protesters shut down Marquette’s convocation in August. They knew there’d be consequences but many believe the university took the penalties too far.